Care. No matter what:
PPLM has been a leader in promoting sexual health for more than 90 years. We believe that all people deserve the information and expert services to make informed, personal decisions that affect their health, their lives and their futures. We are the state’s leading provider of sexual and reproductive health services. We educate families and empower youth to make responsible choices that lead to healthier lives. We advocate for policies that improve sexual health.
Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion:
PPLM believes sexual health is essential to every person’s overall health, well-being and happiness. We recognize that geographical and systemic barriers entrenched in discrimination and stigma prevent people in Massachusetts from having equitable opportunity to choose their own path and access to sexual and reproductive health care. In order to address health equity in communities across Massachusetts in an authentic way, we must start with ourselves. We are taking focused steps to make progress in our own organization. We have embarked on a diversity, equity and inclusion journey that will lead us toward becoming an organization that better reflects our patients and embodies cultural humility. We are wholeheartedly committed to this work.
POSITION SUMMARY:
Functions in a variety of roles including family planning, abortion services, on call nursing, and centralized services depending on the needs of the health center and training level. Provides patient care according to PPLM protocols and policies and the professional standards of the American Nurses Association. Complies with all regulatory requirements, including OSHA, CLIA, Title X, CDC, DEA, and the Massachusetts Department of Public Health. Complies with all RN related documented workflows including the follow-up and referral procedures as outlined in PPLM’s Follow-up Manual. Acts as a role model and resource for health care assistants, volunteers, and interns while providing a supervising role. Works collaboratively with all health center staff and managers to contribute to a positive work environment.
Core Part Time: 20 - 37.4 hrs/week
This position is part of the Collective Bargaining Agreement
ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
All Responsibilities are based on health center needs and training level:
- Performs patient care for family planning services including intake, assessment, education, medication administration/dispensation, and discharge procedures per PPLM protocols and documented standing orders
- Performs patient care for abortion services per PPLM protocols and documented standing orders, including the following:
- Manages flow of abortion service, screening patient charts for medical eligibility and accuracy of all chart documentation, managing staff responsibilities and coordinating with the provider in the case of medical emergencies/hospital transports, facilitating urgent referrals and coordinating on and off-site follow-up
- Ensures accuracy of controlled substance counts and documentation of all daily and monthly compliance checks (code cart/AED/O2 tanks)
- Prepares patients for abortion procedures by establishing eligibility of sedation, establishing/maintaining IV access, and administering moderate sedation, monitoring, and supporting patients and assisting physician during the procedure
- Provides recovery area admission, monitoring, teaching, and discharge
- Performs patient care for centralized services per PPLM protocols and documented standing orders
- Follows all procedures for centralized services RNs (CSRNs)as outlined in PPLM’s Follow-up Manual including timely telephone response for patient questions/concerns, prescription needs, lab test and referral follow up for patients who have received care from PPLM
- Oversees the work of centralized services Health Care Assistants (CSHCAs)
- Collaborates/consults with APCs (Advance Practice Clinician) and the on-call physician to determine appropriate patient care needs as indicated
- Ensures compliance with policies for medication labeling/expiration/waste
- Other duties as assigned
Planned Parenthood League of Massachusetts offers a comprehensive benefit package which includes; health, dental and vision insurance, 11 paid holidays, 403B retirement plan with a 3% employer match, paid parental leave, paid time off, flexible spending accounts and more.
Planned Parenthood League of Massachusetts is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to maintaining a non-discriminatory work environment, and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Planned Parenthood is committed to creating a dynamic work environment that values diversity and inclusion, respect and integrity, customer focus, and innovation.