Registered Nurse

POSITION TITLE: Registered Nurse, Northwest Region

STATUS: Full Time, Exempt

ANNUAL SALARY: $81,800 per year

LOCATION: Grand Rapids and Kalamazoo

TRAVEL REQUIRED: Some travel may be required to health centers within defined region

BENEFITS: Medical, Dental, Vision, STD, LTD. Life & ADD, 403B, Flexible Spending Account, Generous Paid Time off Program and Free healthcare at our clinics for you and your immediate family!

Planned Parenthood of Michigan has implemented a mandatory vaccination policy requiring COVID-19 vaccinations when eligible for all employees.

Position Description

Under the supervision of the Director of Nursing, uses advanced skills gained through training and experience to provide quality patient care in collaboration with a team of physicians, clinicians, and medical assistants. Provides regular nurse coverage in Grand Rapids and Kalamazoo. Uses the Medical Standards and Guidelines to guide their nursing practice. Adheres to Planned Parenthood of Michigan (PPMI) established policies and procedures. Provides patient-centered and trauma informed care to all patients in support of the “Care, No Matter What” mission.

Essential Functions

● Utilizes available resources such as the Planned Parenthood Medical Standards and Guidelines, and affiliate clinical procedures to establish a plan of care specific to each patient’s needs.

● Effectively and accurately communicates with patients, providing patient-centered anticipatory guidance and discharge teaching.

● Reviews patient’s medical history to ensure appropriateness of care.

● Administers mild and moderate sedation under the direct supervision of a physician.

● Adheres to all policies and procedures related to medication management. Maintains accurate inventory of all controlled substances, clearly documenting dose counts as they are administered or wasted.

● Delivers adjunct and non-pharmaceutical pain management to patients undergoing reproductive health procedures.

● Performs and documents clinical assessments prior to, during, and following procedures. Uses the information collected via these assessments to guide each patients care.

● Performs routine nursing tasks including monitoring vital signs, administering medications, placing IV catheters, performing blood draws, providing patient education and support.

● Assess patient’s readiness for discharge following sedation and reproductive health procedures.

● Prepares and dispenses medications for at-home use, such as oral contraceptive pills or antibiotics, to patients with a provider order.

● Delegates appropriate patient care tasks and oversees care provided by non-licensed staff.

● Completes accurate, thorough, real-time medical record documentation.

● Contributes to the maintenance of the clinical environment through performing regular audits, ordering and restocking medications and other clinical supplies as directed.

● Promotes patient and team satisfaction by employing efficient practices and workflows.

● Maintains professional competence, including BLS certifications.

● Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

The above duties and responsibilities are not an exhaustive list of required responsibilities, duties and skills. Other duties may be added, and this job description can be amended at any time.

Qualifications and Experience

Required

● Minimum Degree Required:

o Associates Degree

● Required Disciplines:

o Nursing

● Licensed to practice as a registered nurse in the State of Michigan.

● ~and~

● Demonstrated commitment to Planned Parenthood’s mission, vision and values.

Key Requirements

● Commitment to advancing race( ) equity in one's work: interest in expanding knowledge about the role that racial inequity plays in our society.

● Awareness of multiple group identities and their dynamics; bring a high level of self-awareness about personal identity, empathy, and humility to interpersonal interactions.

● Demonstrated ability to communicate clearly and directly as well as hear and act on feedback related to identity and equity.

● Strong sense of accountability to diversity, equity and inclusion principles and practices.

● Understand of the impact of identity dynamics on organizational culture.

● Commitment to Planned Parenthood's In This Together service ethos, workplace values, and service standards.

We value a truly diverse workforce and a culture of inclusivity and belonging. Our goal is to attract qualified candidates and encourage applications from all individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. We're committed to creating a dynamic work environment that values diversity and inclusion, respect and integrity, customer focus, and innovation.