What are the responsibilities and job description for the Registered Nurse - SRHS position at Health Imperatives Inc?
Description
ABOUT US: Health Imperatives (HI) is a multi-service organization dedicated to reducing health and wealth disparities while advancing meaningful opportunities and economic security for people south of Boston. Our mission is to improve the health and well-being of low-income or vulnerable families and individuals in Southeastern Massachusetts. The communities we serve, including Brockton, New Bedford, Plymouth, the South Shore, South Coast, Cape Cod, Martha’s Vineyard, and Nantucket, have some of the highest poverty rates and largest wealth gaps in Massachusetts. For nearly 50 years, we have addressed the complex needs of people who are disadvantaged by poverty and discrimination and have fallen through the cracks of mainstream systems of care. HI is a safe and welcoming place for people from every race, ethnicity, culture, gender, sexual orientation, age, ability, and faith. We are dedicated to promoting and achieving diversity, equity, and inclusion. We are committed to elevating the voices of the people we serve and those we employ to provide the highest quality care and to develop the most creative solutions to the challenges we face. We are committed to eliminating disparities and increasing access to meaningful opportunities for all, particularly those disproportionately impacted by systemic racism. We partner with our clients and other community-based organizations and stakeholders to provide coordinated, effective care and support. We serve a diverse mix of racial, ethnic, and cultural groups, including youth, LGBTQIA individuals, immigrants, people with limited English proficiency, survivors of sexual assault, domestic violence, commercial sexual exploitation, people with substance use disorders, and youth and adults who are or have been incarcerated. We provide a wide array of trauma-informed health care, emergency services, and support.
JOB TITLE: Registered Nurse (RN), Sexual and Reproductive Health Services
LOCATION: Sexual & Reproductive Health Services, multiple locations in SE Mass
HOURS: Full time, one evening required
SALARY: 80,000/ annual
BENEFITS: Medical, dental, holiday, paid earned leave, 403b, etc.
DUTIES: Under the supervision of the Associate Director of Sexual and Reproductive Health Services, the RN will be responsible for working in partnership with the clinical team to provide medical services including:
- Supporting the provision of abortion services through chart review, patient eligibility screening, medication administration, and recovery care.
- Performing limited ultrasound for gestational dating.
- Coordinating timely patient medical follow-up based on medical provider recommendations including contacting patients, scheduling follow-up appointments and coordinating care per protocols.
- Administering vaccines and injections, monitoring and providing post injection education
- Providing clients with non-judgmental and accurate information regarding reproductive health issues, abortion, contraception, sexually transmitted infections, HIV, Hepatitis, pregnancy options, and pregnancy prevention.
- Performing routine lab functions and testing including phlebotomy, urine pregnancy testing, HIV and Hepatitis testing and preparing specimens for transport
- Triaging post procedure patient care
- Rooming patients, obtaining and recording client’s medical history including gynecological, obstetrical and sexual history
- Providing service navigation including linking patients to care and providing referrals
- Utilizing the electronic health record system to maintain clinical records including accurate and complete documentation of patient information according to established protocols and funder guidelines.
- Reviewing and reconciling lab results
- Other duties as assigned
Requirements
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: A degree from an accredited nursing program, a current MA nursing license and CPR certification; 2 years’ experience providing direct patient care in health care setting; ability to use a computer and electronic medical record: demonstrated excellent communication skills including a professional, non-judgmental, client-centered demeanor.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Bilingual Spanish or Portuguese speaking; prior OB/GYN experience.