Informatics nurse [h1.location_city]

Planned Parenthood of Southern New England

Care. No Matter What.

We are Planned Parenthood of Southern New England, one of the region's largest and most trusted providers of reproductive health care. We are recognized for the wide array of services we provide, the outstanding sexual health education we deliver, and our strong commitment to social justice. Working for Planned Parenthood is more than a job; it's being a part of a powerful movement. Together, we'll take pride in shaping the future of sexual health and reproductive rights for all people.

What you'll be doing : The Registered Nurse is responsible for supporting clinical and administrative functions at the Health Center in a way that ensures high-quality care for our patients. The Registered Nurse provides direct and support services to patients in a manner consistent with clinical protocol and the organization's mission and values.

Travel / Float Locations : West Hartford and other locations (such as : New Haven, Hartford, Stamford, New London as needed)

Schedule : Monday-Friday, 1 evening per week and with 1-2 Saturdays per month

Key Responsibilities

• Ensures high-quality direct patient interactions based on empathy for the sensitive issues facing our patients and an understanding of the diversity of those using our services
• Ensures this information is appropriately charted in the record and communicated to the clinician or physician.
• Provides all appropriate patient information / education in a thorough, professional, and non-biased manner
• Provides education to patients as appropriate in family planning services, birth control methods, sexually transmitted infections, HIV (Human Immunodeficiency Virus), laboratory testing, and pregnancy options counseling
• Ensures that the information / education given to the patient is current, accurate, and expertly communicated
• Conducts all necessary laboratory procedures relating to the patient visit. Ensures all lab procedures are carried out in accordance with safety and medical protocols
• Ensures all specimens are collected, packaged, recorded, and sent to the lab in accordance with established quality control standards
• Manages the lab space to ensure supplies are up-to-date and are maintained according to quality control standards
• Administers routine injections per protocol as ordered
• Once trained, oversees patient care in recovery area in abortion centers with emphasis on patient safety and comfort including starting, maintaining, and removing IVs, administering medication, and providing patient education
• Supervises recovery room assistants / volunteers
• Once trained, provides sedation services for procedural abortion under the direct supervision of a physician or advanced practice clinician
• Once trained, privileged and using the skill of sedation, the position will change from RN1 to RN2
• Travels to other procedural abortion sites at the affiliate to provide recovery room and / or sedation nursing coverage
• Manages medical emergencies and consults with physicians or advanced practice clinicians as needed during same
• Assists the clinician or physician with procedures, as necessary
• Ensure each exam room is set-up prior to use and thoroughly cleaned afterward
• Ensures all supplies are restocked and all equipment is cleaned according to quality control standards
• Participates in providing all PPSNE medical services including medication and procedural abortion care
• Provides client education, pregnancy options counseling, and provides support to the patient during abortion procedures, assists the provider, and provides medical oversight for procedural abortion patients while in recovery
• Under an APRN, CNM, PA or MD / DO, will follow up on laboratory and imaging results per PPFA Medical Standards and Guidelines (MS&G)
• Assists with health center follow up and patient triage, both at the home site and remote support for other health centers
• Facilitates health center medical emergency drills both at the home site and at other centers
• Maintains clinical quality assurance standards as set forth by PPSNE
• Participates in health center efforts to achieve established productivity and revenue cycle goals
• Routinely gathers data related to Quality Improvement procedures and, in conjunction with Clinician and / or Center Manager, ensures the center is within legal compliance
• Demonstrates flexibility and teamwork; understands the interaction between this position and others with whom the position works directly and indirectly
• Completes all responsibilities according to established protocols, policies, and standard practices in the areas of customer service, quality assurance and regulatory compliance programs

Key Requirements

Requirements

$61,136 - $101,895 a year

Salary Range : MIN : $61,136 MID : $81,515 MAX : $101,895

Actual salary is commensurate with full years of experience.

PPSNE is committed to equal opportunity in all areas of its operations, including patient care and employment. Employment decisions are based on merit, qualifications, and business needs. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, national origin, age, disability, marital status, genetics, veteran status, or any other protected category. Discrimination and retaliation are strictly prohibited.

PPSNE offers a comprehensive benefit package which includes; Health, dental and vision insurance, paid parental leave, retirement savings, tuition reimbursement, generous paid time off, a flexible spending account, wellness program and more.