Planned Parenthood Los Angeles · 16 hours ago
Registered Nurse Float - Pomona, CA
Pomona
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$55/hr - $60/hrPlanned Parenthood Los Angeles is seeking an experienced and caring Registered Nurse Float to work full-time at their health centers in the San Gabriel Valley region and cross-regionally within LA County. The role involves providing care for patients under established medical protocols and supporting critical services for abortion patients.
Hospital & Health Care
Responsibilities
Ensure adequate supply of 02, back up supply, operation of 02 tank, cannulas and tubing
Test suction machine, ensuring proper functioning and presence of necessary equipment including: tubing, tracheal aspiration cannulas and nasal aspiration cannulas
Test cardiac monitors and defibulators, ensuring and recording proper functioning
Ensure the following minimum equipment is present in recovery room: 2 IV stands, 2 blood pressure cuffs, 2 stethoscopes, Ambubag, crash cart, laundry hamper, an adequate supply of emesis basins, blankets, peri-pads, tidy towels, gloves and germicidal detergent
Perform venipuncture/phlebotomy and injections per Clinician or Physician order
Initiate, monitor and discharge IV per Clinician and/or Physician order
Perform Rh testing and interpret results
Perform pregnancy testing
Receive patient from OR, including via wheelchair or gurney and transfer to chair appropriately
Upon patient admission to the recovery room, immediately check and record vital signs, skin color, skin temperature and general condition of patient
Assess patient prior to discharge from the recovery room and document all findings. Consult provider or Physician when necessary
Assess surgical site of vasectomy patients upon admission to and discharge from the recovery room
Assess vaginal bleeding of abortion patients per PPLA Medical Standards & Guidelines (MS&G)
Assess uterine tone of advanced gestation abortion patients per protocol
Administer Microgram or Rhogam to abortion patients as ordered by the Physician and/or Clinician
Administer medication as ordered by the Physician and/or Clinician
Employ appropriate aseptic technique when handling contaminated articles or surfaces
Alert Clinician and/or Physician immediately of medical emergencies
Record and sign all assessments, observations, actions and times within manual documentation system or in EMR
Follow Infection Control procedures for equipment and environmental cleaning during clinic session and upon conclusion of session
Ensure crash cart is appropriately stocked at all times. Check and complete log daily, monthly and/or as necessary
Provide direction and supervision of other Recovery Room personnel
Discharge patients at the end of their visit
Provide patient education on medication or surgical abortion, medication counseling, contraceptive counseling, and/or pertinent to diagnosis and treatment plan
Perform Quality Management audits, if requested
Adhere to Quality Management policies and procedures
Notify the Quality Director and appropriate Charge Clinician if deficiencies are found
Adhere to Safety/Risk Management policies and procedures
Notify the Center Manager if deficiencies are found
Maintain and be cognizant of HIPPA and all privacy policies regarding our patients
Provide Hormonal Contraceptive Dispensing Services as outlined in the RN Hormonal Contraceptive Standardized Procedure competency
Provide MAB support to clinicians
Train and orient newly hired licensed staff
Facilitate Medical Assistant IM/Venipuncture training
Qualification
Required
A valid and current California Registered Nurse license required
Current American Heart Association BLS and ACLS certification required
Willingness to work flexible hours including evenings and Saturdays (at least 2 Saturdays per month)
Ability and willingness to work out of our health centers in Mid-Los Angeles and West LA (Downtown LA, South LA, West Hollywood)
Reliable and flexible means of transportation is required
Ability to physically assist a patient in distress
Preferred
Experience in Acute Care/Ambulatory surgery and/or PACU preferred
Sedation experience preferred, but will provide training
Benefits
Medical, dental, and vision coverage options for you and eligible dependents
Free basic life/AD&D policy with additional voluntary coverage options
Short Term Disability, Critical Illness and Accident policies
403(b) Retirement plan with up to 3% employer match
Medical and Dependent Flexible Spending Account plans
Public Transportation and Commuter Pre-Tax Reimbursements
Generous vacation, sick, and holiday benefits
Company
Planned Parenthood Los Angeles
The mission of Planned Parenthood Los Angeles is to provide convenient and affordable access to a comprehensive range of quality reproductive health care and sexual health information, through patient services, education and advocacy.
Founded in 1965
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Sonia Solin
Vice President of Business Development, Partnerships & Brand
Bess Walkes
Chief Partnerships Officer
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