Abortion Care Medical Assistant (MA), Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) or Registered Nurse (RN) - St Paul, MN
Pay: $20.00/hr+ (MA), $24.00/hr+ (LPN), or $29.80 (RN) (experience will be compensated)
Schedule: Full-time, 32 hours per week. Shift times: Work four shifts weekly Monday - Friday with a start time as early as 8:00am and an end time as late as 5:30pm. Some Saturday shifts will be required.
Location: Vandalia Health Center (671 Vandalia St, St Paul MN 55114)
Job type: Non-Exempt
Union Membership: This position is represented by SEIU.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Medical Assistant:
- Completion of a Medical Assisting Diploma Program, Associate Degree in Medical Assisting, or current EMT/Paramedic Licensure.
- Current BLS (Basic Life Support) Certificate for healthcare providers, or ability to obtain before start date.
- High School Diploma or Equivalent.
- Licensed Practical Nurse:
- Active LPN License in the state you are applying for the role.
- Current BLS (Basic Life Support) Certificate for healthcare providers.
- Registered Nurse:
- Active RN License in the state you are applying for the role.
- Current BLS (Basic Life Support) Certificate for healthcare providers.
Your Day-to-Day Responsibilities:
- Interview and screen patients, conduct patient history review, document in electronic medical record, prepare patients for examinations/procedures. Monitor patient vital signs.
- Perform routine laboratory tests including venipuncture. Communicate lab test results to clinician.
- Process receipt of incoming lab results.
- Set up exam rooms and prepare patients for clinician or physician visits.
- Provide factual patient education. Provide additional education after clinician or RN assessment, including explanations of all FDA approved birth control methods.
- Assist clinician as needed.
- Provide contraceptive supplies, medications including injectables, perform venipuncture, and manage patients with medical emergencies per PPNCS protocols under direct supervision of licensed nurse practitioner, physician's assistant, physician, or registered nurse.
- Assure inventory control of clinic and contraceptive supplies including ordering, stocking, inventory reconciliation and tracking.
- Communicate PPNCS protocols, policy and procedures to clinicians and staff as appropriate. Assure clinic manuals are up to date.
- Provide factual, unbiased information to patients seeking abortion.
- Describe the difference between medication and surgical abortion.
- Inform patients in a non-directive manner about all options available to them in the event of an unintended pregnancy and make a referral for service based on the patients' needs.
- All health center staff are expected to participate in the onboarding of new employees and supporting the cross-training of established employees.
- Follow all laws regarding mandatory reporting.
About Us: At PPNCS, we believe all people deserve the right, the freedom, and the opportunity to follow their personal ambitions and choose their own path toward a healthier, more meaningful life. That's why we protect, promote, and provide comprehensive and progressive sexual and reproductive health care for generations of people and families with empathy, care, and respect.
Planned Parenthood is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, sex, gender identity or gender expression, national origin, age, veteran status, marital status, religion, sexual orientation, size, disability, socioeconomic status, or status regarding public assistance.
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