Licensed Practical Nurse jobs at PLANNED PARENTHOOD OF NORTHERN CENTRAL

Provides patient care and support to the healthcare team in the ambulatory surgical center as needed to support efficient, safe, high-quality care throughout the patient experience including monitoring, medication administration, patient assessment, accurate charting in the electronic health record, team communication and response to emergencies. Supports the revenue cycle through accurately and effectively documenting procedures and medications. In line with the organization and department's strategic plans, and in coordination with the Director of Nursing, the Registered Nurse trains, coordinates, and provides nursing services within their center. This position requires a collaborative, team-based approach to working in partnership with the administrative leadership at the center, including the Practice Manager and the Site Supervisor. This role functions collaboratively with the physician team and the clinical care team within the surgery center. In addition to executing direct patient care responsibilities, the Registered Nurse works to ensure the surgical area flows efficiently and effectively according to PPGOH Medical standards and guidelines, internal policies and operating procedures, as well as operating in compliance to applicable laws and regulations. This is a PRN, "pro re nata", position who works on a sporadic, "as needed" basis. A PRN Clinician does not have a regular schedule and must work at least one shift per quarter if a shift is offered by the organization. Availability to accept offered shifts does not create a guarantee of minimum hours per month or per quarter. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned. In accordance with PPGOH medical protocols, completes appropriate review of medical history and physical assessment, promptly reporting abnormal findings to clinician. Admits and releases patients from recovery room. Educates patients on their chosen method of contraception and aftercare instructions. Performs timely and accurate charting in the electronic health record. Completes appropriate sedation assessment, starts peripheral IVs, administers moderate sedation as directed by the clinician, and monitors sedated patients intra-operatively. Coordinates surgical patient flow, considering the physician on duty and available staff. Maintains inventory, supplies and equipment for abortion services including emergency supplies and equipment. Performs support of daily inventory count of medication and narcotics, or as required. Willing and able to maintain ACLS certification and respond appropriately to medical emergencies, in accordance with PPGOH Medical Standards and Guidelines. Assists Clinician and Practice Manager in assuring the abortion services comply with Quality Assurance, Regulatory (ODH, CLIA, PPFA), and OSHA requirements. Maintains surgical services lab and patient logs. Coordinates audits, necessary patient follow-up, and completes necessary surgical service reports. Ability to receive and respond to emergency calls from abortion services patients during scheduled work hours. Gives injections, i.e. DMPA, and therapeutic medication as ordered by the clinician. Performs all necessary lab services including venipuncture. Performs POCT CLIA non-waived moderately complex tests and CLIA waived tests. Competently performs duties as Sedation and Recovery Nurse. Promotes and maintains communication with patients, peers, clinic manager, clinicians, and administration. Participates as a team player and promotes team building Closely monitors and audits routinely to ensure the team is operating in compliance with the PPGOH Medical Standards and Guidelines as well as applicable laws and regulations. Monitors patient schedules, ensures daily huddle updates for the care team regarding preparing for the workday, ensures efficient and effective flow in the surgical area throughout the business day. Ensures any medical concerns or complications are promptly identified, responded to, and reported according to PPGOH policy and as required by regulatory bodies. Ensures all mandatory reports, including abuse of a minor, are reported promptly according to PPGOH policy and in accordance with the law. Collaborates with the Director of Nursing to meet the established goals for their surgery center. Collaborates with the Director of Nursing to ensure open communication regarding process changes in workflow, training needs, performance evaluations, and quality improvement plans. Collaborates with Director of Nursing to continuously monitor patient experience feedback to effectively respond and form quality improvement plans with leadership and the nursing team to strive for an excellent patient experience and a standardized approach to providing high quality, safe, patient centered, equitable health care for every patient, every time; works with Director of Nursing to develop and execute on audit corrective action plans as needed. Collaborates with the PPGOH Infection Prevention Coordinator; adheres to written infection control policies and procedures for the control, prevention, and reporting of communicable disease organisms; holds self and others accountable for infection prevention and control measures. Completes all duties in compliance with PPGOH policies and procedures and regulatory bodies, including but not limited to ODH, OSHA, CLIA, CMS, HIPAA, Ohio Board of Nursing, DEA, and Ohio Board of Pharmacy. Performs all duties in alignment with PPGOH In This Together workplace values, service standards, and performs service recovery efforts as needed. Holds other members of the team accountable to operate in alignment with those same principles and standards. Contributes to a work environment that encourages knowledge of, respect for, and development of skills to engage with those of other cultures or backgrounds to ensure an inclusive learning environment and to promote health equity. Must be able to travel to other surgical center locations to provide coverage if needed. Other duties as assigned. SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES None QUALIFICATIONS The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE ADN or BSN from an accredited school of nursing. Med-surg or OR experience preferred but not required.