Resource Nurse

Description

Do you find fulfillment in offering high-quality patient care in a reproductive health care setting? Are you looking to work at an organization that is mission-driven and patient-focused? We are looking for someone who is dependable, hardworking and committed to providing excellent patient care. If this sounds like you, we invite you to apply today for our Resource Nurse position.

This is a hybrid position that will work 4 days/week in clinic performing resource responsibilities and 1 day/week in clinic assisting with direct family planning or abortion services.

Planned Parenthood Arizona (PPAZ) is Arizona’s largest reproductive health care provider, serving over 34, 000 patients every year. PPAZ also works to educate communities, lead research directly impacting Arizonans; and advocate for access to health care, resources, and democracy regardless of your race, gender, class, orientation, identity, or status.

GENERAL PRIORITIES

• Responds to all clinical calls from call center, both abortion and family planning patients. Returns patient calls in a timely fashion and advices as indicated. Follows up with provider when warranted.
• Calls AB patients from all sites for follow up as desired by patients.
• Follows up on all abnormal lab results received during the day of duty, calling the patient to notify them of the result and follow up as needed. Works with the appropriate provider to prescribe/arrange treatment as indicated.
• Acts as the third RN when present on AB days, with the goal of improving flow and patient experience in AB clinics.
• Assists with follow up of PUL patients in conjunction with PPAZ Ultrasound Specialist. 
• Assists in administrative and quality improvement projects as assigned by the Medical Director.
• Assists with prior authorizations and other insurance or other paperwork and phone calls for patient care.
• Triages all clinical calls from patients and staff during clinic hours per PPAZ protocol.
• Exercises discretion in acquiring and disseminating confidential and propriety information including any patient PHI acquired physically and/or electronically.
• Performs in-clinic responsibilities including blood draws, starting and maintaining IVs, administering injections including vaccines, providing medications, contraceptives, and TB testing.
• Performs patient intake including taking vital signs, taking weight, blood pressure, hematocrit, Rh factor, pulse, and temperature, and administering pregnancy tests.
• Begins and monitors intravenous flow of medications.
• Administers sedation, monitors patient vital signs during procedural sedation, and recognizes and communicates complications of procedural sedation to surgical team.
• Assists patient during surgical procedures with emotional and physical support.
• Monitors vital signs, bleeding, and pain during recovery until patient is stable for discharge.
• Educates patients on pre and postoperative care and proper use of birth control and medications dispensed. Dispenses and administers medications per clinician orders.
• Provides patient contraceptive counseling and abortion counseling.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

• Completion of an accredited RN program
• Current Arizona RN license
• Current ACLS card.
• 1 year of RN experience in an outpatient surgery setting preferred.
• Training in urgent care preferred.
• Demonstrated skills in medical history screening, working with the public, and assisting physicians. 
• Warmth, patience, great bedside manner, and excellent communication skills.
• Must be able to assist physician with abortion procedures through 16 weeks gestation. 
• Spanish/English bilingual preferred.

How to Apply

When applying please check your junk/SPAM folder for the invite for a phone screening.

This job requires a background check once a job offer is extended to the final candidate. PPAZ does not discriminate in employment and understands the many barriers candidates may face when applying to jobs. One of those barriers being the current criminal justice system and its effect on background checks. We understand that these barriers more often negatively impact BIPOC, and as an organization, we are working to eliminate those barriers.

A conviction is not an absolute bar to employment. Factors such as the age of the offense, evidence of rehabilitation, seriousness of violation, and job relatedness are considered in all employment decisions. PPAZ encourages all interested parties to apply for this position.

Planned Parenthood Arizona is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Salary : $30 - $32