What are the responsibilities and job description for the Registered Nurse (PRN) position at PARTNERS IN ABORTION CARE LLC?
Partners in Abortion Care is an all-trimester abortion clinic located in College Park, Maryland. As an organization, we are committed to continuous improvement as we work to apply the tenets of anti-oppression practice at all levels of our business. We recognize that we are not experts on anti-oppression work, and have engaged specialists in anti-oppression practices to hold us accountable as we work towards dismantling white supremacy in reproductive health care and beyond. We seek to create a work environment where both our staff and the people we serve thrive.
We require all external applicants to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 and receive the annual flu vaccine before commencing employment.
Partners in Abortion Care is committed to hiring staff that reflects the population we proudly serve. We do not discriminate based on age, sexual orientation, gender presentation and/or expression, body size, disability, race, color, religion, sex, or national origin. We encourage people who have previously had abortions, supported a loved one during an abortion, and/or loved someone who had an abortion to apply.
Purpose:
Partners in Abortion Care is seeking a PRN registered nurse who understands the complicated intersections of a patient’s life and experiences that may lead to having an abortion. The ideal candidate for this position is compassionate, pro-choice, patient, and excited to be part of a new, rapidly growing, and fast-paced organization.
The anticipated schedule of this position is primarily Tuesday to Friday with some Mondays for meetings and staff training. Applicants must be available for at least one week of on-call per month.
Duties/Responsibilities:
- Assessment of patients before, during, and after abortion procedures
- Dispensing medications, P.O. IV, Sublingual
- Familiarity with EHR systems
- Obtaining complete medical health history from all patients
- Providing IV sedation under the direction of the Medical Director
- Setting up and breaking down procedures rooms as needed
- Delegation of responsibilities to other health care professionals, i.e., medical assistants
- Follow-up contact with patients after their procedure
- Obtaining vital signs
- Blood draws and IV line placement
- Assisting physicians in the care of patients
- Quality assurance and improvement projects as assigned
- Other duties as assigned
Qualifications:
- Active registered nurse license in Maryland or compact license
- Previous outpatient OB/GYN experience, preferred
- Minimal 2 years experience as a registered nurse required
- BLS & ACLS required
- Second language proficiency, preferred
- Experience working directly with midwives/advanced practice nurses
- Experience with trauma-informed care preferred
- Experience with IV sedation, preferred
- Experience with ultrasonography, preferred
Working Conditions & Physical Requirements: Ability to lift 50 lbs, and stand for extended periods of time.
Partners in Abortion Care LLC is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, national origin, mental or physical disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.
Job Type: PRN
Salary: $45.00 - $55.00 per hour
Physical setting:
- Clinic
Standard shift:
- Day shift
Supplemental schedule:
- On call
Salary : $45 - $55