Registered Nurse

Summary

The RN 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 RN practices in a safe and proficient manner always keeping our policies and procedures and the individual patients needs in mind. The RN 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 RN is responsible for assisting within the scope of practice outlined by the Medical Director at our facility. They should maintain a level of professionalism in regards to interactions with colleagues staff and patients at all times. RNs are encouraged to promote utilization of resources and initiate improvements. The RN plays an integral role in the aspects of patient and staff safety and needs to have a basic working knowledge of charting documentation and Risk Management issues.

The RN should be a dependable asset to the practice demonstrating an exemplary role in the aspects of 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 license in the state the position is located;
• 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;
• 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.

In-Person Work Requirements

For positions based in a clinic or office setting team members play an essential role in creating a supportive collaborative and safe environment for patients and colleagues.

In-Person Work Expectations:

• Ability to perform job duties on-site which may include sitting standing walking or lifting up to 20 lbs as needed.
• Maintain punctuality and consistent attendance during scheduled work hours.
• Uphold safety and confidentiality standards in all work areas.
• Engage respectfully and compassionately with patients visitors and team members.
• Adapt to a dynamic environment while maintaining professionalism and composure.
• Willingness to use new technologies or communication tools to support workflow and collaboration.

Compensation/Benefits

Additional Benefits for Full-Time Staff:

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.