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REGISTERED NURSE - RANCHO MIRAGE (PALM DESERT AREA) - FRIDAYS 7:30AM-4PM

Job Field: Office Jobs
Location: South, CA
Salary: $Not stated
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<tr><td valign="top" width="450"><b>Registered Nurse - Rancho Mirage (Palm Desert area) - Fridays 7:30am-4pm Job ID: NG20120410-53889 Employer Name: PPPSW - Planned Parenthood of the Pacific Southwest, Inc.Description:Planned Parenthood of the Pacific Southwest is seeking candidates for an RN position to work at our Rancho Mirage Health Center every Friday from 7:30am-4:00pm. Great opportunity if you''re looking to supplement your income and to work in a team-oriented, highly satisfying environment!                             Planned Parenthood of of the Pacific Southwest has been voted one of the best places to work by San Diego Magazine and the San Diego Union-Tribune! In Riverside County we have had employees from both our Riverside and Coachella Valley centers nominated as finalists for the Press-Enterprise Caring Spirit Award. The RN will provide nursing and medical care to clients seeking reproductive health care in the family planning and specialty services/surgical area. They will also provide leadership and serve as a strong medical resource to the clinic team.Education and Experience:* R.N. with current California license and current BLS certification.* A.C.L.S. certification preferred or must be willing to become certified.* Six months of experience in Women&rsquo;s Healthcare or preferably six months experience in abortion services, post anesthesia nursing, operating room and circulating/scrubbing GYN cases.* Emergency and triage experience preferred.Essential Functions:* Oversee and maintain responsibility for nursing services in the clinic.* Educate clients all FDA approved birth control methods (including emergency contraception).* Dispense oral and intra-muscular medications and maintain a working knowledge of all medications used.* Dispense all FDA approved birth control methods (including emergency contraception) per standing orders and maintain working knowledge of all medications used.* Perform moderate complexity lab tests.* Perform follow-up of outside referrals, quantitative BhCGs, and positive STI follow-up.* Perform venipuncture and give injections.* Check emergency equipment (oxygen, emergency kit, ambu bag, defibrillator, anesthesia cart, gomco suction unit).* Perform on-call phone triage and phone triage during clinic hours.* Monitor post-abortion clients recovering from analgesia, IV conscious sedation, and moderate sedation.* Educate clients regarding post&#8209;operative instructions, contraception and exams.* Be responsible for maintenance of narcotic log.* Start IV''s and Hep-Locks.* Triage all emergency situations.* Assist with clinic flow and clean up.* Identify and assist in resolving issues regarding staffing and equipment needs.* Assist with implementation and ensuring compliance to policies and procedures for designated areas.* Act as a clinical resource for surgical clinics.* Be willing to continuously learn and expand clinical knowledge base.* Demonstrate clear knowledge and accountability of quality regulations and standards.* Be pro-active in team development and problem solving.* Orient and train new hire RNs. Develop leadership qualities inclusive of serving as a preceptor to new RN staff.* Must be available to work varied schedules including evenings and weekends and Saturdays in all San Diego clinic sites.* Differentiate and demonstrate clean and sterile technique for surgical procedures.* Work directly on Practice Management system for the electronic management of client information including but not limited to client tracking, coding, charting, logs etc.* Demonstrate proficiency in the Agency&rsquo;s Practice Management System.* Responsible for the accuracy of client information entered into the Agency&rsquo;s Practice Management system.Planned Parenthood of of the Pacific Southwest is an Equal Opportunity EmployerRequirements:Travel 0 - 25%Expertise NursingEducation BachelorJob Type Per DiemLocation CA - SouthYears of Experience 0-1 yearsPreferred Language English

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