Job: Registered Nurses (Part-Time and Per Diem)

Over the past 75 years, Planned Parenthood Arizona (PPAZ) has become Arizona’s single largest nonprofit provider of reproductive health care and comprehensive sexuality education. Our services are divided into three distinct divisions: health care, education, and public affairs and advocacy. Clients receive the highest quality medical care at the lowest possible cost; regardless of age, gender, economic circumstances, sexual orientation, disabilities, religion, national origin, marital status, color or race. A diverse staff of more than 250 professionals work together to meet the current and future needs of our clients.

We operate 19 Health Centers – 12 in Maricopa County, three in the Tucson Metro Area and one each in the communities of Flagstaff, Globe, Prescott and Yuma.

We currently have openings for several Registered Nurses (Part-Time and Per Diem). ACLS certification is required. Bilingual (Spanish) preferred. Starting rate is $28.04 to $33.65 DOE. We pay an additional $0.50 per hour if you are bilingual (Spanish).

RESPONSIBILITIES:
Perform ultrasounds for purposes of measuring gestational size on all patients. Perform patient lab tests preoperatively including weight, blood pressure, hematocrit, Rh factor, pulse, temperature and pregnancy test. Begin and monitor intravenous flow of medication(s). Assist patient during surgical procedure with emotional and physical support. Monitor vital signs, bleeding and pain during recovery until patient is stable for discharge. Laminaria insertions per PPAZ protocols and Arizona State Board of Nursing regulations. Post operative screening for tubal ligation program. Triage all surgical calls from patients and staff per PPAZ protocol. After hours emergency call triage nursing per PPAZ protocol. Educate patient on appropriate preoperative and postoperative care and proper use of birth control as well as directions for medications dispensed. Dispense as well as administer medications per physician's order. Ensure emergency supplies and equipment are well stocked and operational. Administer emergency care at physician's instruction. Set up recovery room prior to beginning of clinic and assist in breakdown and clean up following clinic. Rotate among clinical sites performing abortion for purposes of staffing and training. Prepare rooms, sterile instruments, equipment, and supplies for surgery. Circulate in surgery. Monitor birth control supplies, medications and forms and advise appropriate staff when orders are needed. Participate in training of surgical staff. Participate in quality improvement activities.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Completion of an accredited R.N. program. Current license as Registered Nurse within the State of Arizona. Current ACLS certification required. One year relevant work experience in outpatient surgery setting and training in urgent care preferred. Work experience in which the individual has demonstrated skills in medical history screening, working with the public and assisting physicians. Warmth and patience, pleasing demeanor, excellent communication skills. Must be able to assist physician with abortion through twenty weeks gestation. Must be able to work with a variety of staff including other RN's, LPN's, HCA's and physicians. Bi-lingual (Spanish) preferred.