Nurse (RN or LPN)
Nurse (RN or LPN)
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Job Description
Whole Womans Health Alliance (WWHA) is a 501(c)3 organization that intentionally seeks to open clinics in areas of the country which are most impacted by anti-abortion legislation. Whole Womans Health Alliance provides abortion care that puts patients first. We stand in the light to revolutionize the conversation around abortion in this country.
Independent abortion providers like Whole Womans Health Alliance provide over 60% of abortions in the United States and intentionally operate in areas of the country that have the most onerous regulations. We do this because we believe safe affordable quality abortion care should be accessible to all regardless of their zip code.
Whole Womans Health Alliance works in a coordinated strategy with the Stigma Relief Fundand Whole Womans Health. For more information please visit and.Summary
We are seeking licensed Nurses (RN or LPN) to join our team. Applicants must hold an active RN or LPN license in Minnesota.
The Nurse works directly with the physicians and other staff to deliver comprehensive medical care according to our mission for the patients at Whole Womans Health. The Nurse practices in a safe and proficient manner always keeping our policies and procedures and the individual patients needs in mind. The Nurse provides direct and indirect patient-centered care to women and their support people under the guidance of the supervising physician nurses and the manager.
The Nurse is responsible for assisting within the scope of practice outlined by the Medical Director at our facility. They should maintain a high level of professionalism in interactions with colleagues staff and patients at all times. Nurses are encouraged to promote utilization of resources and initiate improvements. The Nurse plays an integral role in patient and staff safety and must maintain a working knowledge of charting documentation and risk management issues.
The Nurse should be a dependable asset to the practice demonstrating an exemplary role in punctuality attendance accountability initiative positive attitude and team support.
Essential Functions
Clinical Services - Gynecological Care:
- Assist in health screenings such as pap smears pelvic exams breast checks STI screening
- Counsel patients regarding birth control options including diaphragms and IUDs. Follow up as appropriate
- Counsel educate and provide resources on womens health issues
- Provide counseling for gynecological problems such as infection abnormal bleeding or abnormal pap results
Clinical Services - Abortion Care:
- Dispensing Mifepristone or Misoprostol under MD orders as per the Whole Womans Health medical abortion protocol
- Assisting the MD in Medical Abortion care visits
- Performing ultrasounds assisting in surgery or aftercare
- Follow up visits for patients experiencing post-abortion problems
Experience and General Requirements
- Possess a current RN or LPN license in Minnesota
- 2years nursing experience as a licensed RN and/or LPN
- 1 years experience as a Womens Health Nurse Family Practice Nurse or relevant Womens Health specialty preferred
- Certification in Basic Life Support
- Ideal candidate will be Bilingual English and Spanish.
Required Continuing Education/Training:
- Certification in Basic Life Support biannually
- Training in the recognition of the cardiovascular and respiratory effects of sedatives as well as the variability of patient response annually
- Training in/knowledge of emergency supplies their inventory their location in the office and their use
- Training in/knowledge of the pharmacology of the medications administered
- Training in/knowledge of OSHA regulations PPE and occupational exposure protocols annually
Physical Requirements
- Must possess the ability and capability to perform any task in the office
- Must have excellent visual and hearing acuity
Compensation/Benefits
- A competitive salary commensurate with experience
- 401(k) plan with a 3% company match
- Flexible work hours and family support programs
- Additional perks including employee discounts and virtual team-building activities
- A culture/environment that is diverse stimulating and comprised of passionate and dedicated people
Please note that this is a working job description that may evolve as the needs of the company change.
Whole Womans Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer and we welcome applications from women people of color and members of the LBGTQIA community. We do not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race creed color alienage or national origin ancestry citizenship status religion or belief age marital or partnership status family status pregnancy and maternity disability or handicap sexual orientation gender gender identity gender reassignment predisposing genetic characteristic military or veteran status arrest record or any other legally protected characteristic protected by applicable federal state or local laws.
Employment Type
Part-Time
