Registered Nurse, Whole Woman's Health LLC, Alexandria, VA
Whole Woman's Health LLC -
Alexandria, VA,
US
Registered Nurse
Date Posted: 2024-05-09
Job description
Vision
Whole Woman's Health transforms how people experience abortion care in this country. We stand in the light, fiercely dedicated to providing fabulous abortion care that puts patients first.
Mission
Whole Woman's Health provides fabulous abortion care, free from the shame and stigma that often accompanies sexual health in this country. Our patients can count on us for medical expertise, heartfelt compassion, informed consent, and trust. We are deeply committed to growth and innovation, and we cultivate a dynamic, rigorous, learning corporate culture. Our patients' hopes and dreams are at the center of all we do, and we hold ourselves ultimately accountable to them.
Summary
The RN works directly with the physicians and other staff to deliver comprehensive medical care, according to our mission, for the patients at Whole Woman's Health. The RN practices in a safe and proficient manner, always keeping our policies and procedures and the individual patient's needs in mind. The RN provides direct and indirect patient centered care to women and their support people under the guidance of the supervising physician, nurses, and the manager.
The RN is responsible for assisting within the scope of practice outlined by the Medical Director at our facility. They should maintain a level of professionalism in regards to interactions with colleagues, staff, and patients at all times. RN's are encouraged to promote utilization of resources and initiate improvements. The RN plays an integral role in the aspects of patient and staff safety, and needs to have a basic working knowledge of charting, documentation and Risk Management issues.
The RN should be a dependable asset to the practice demonstrating an exemplary role in the aspects of punctuality, attendance, accountability, initiative, positive attitude, and team support.
Essential Functions
Clinical Services - Gynecological Care:
Clinical Services - Abortion Care:
Experience and General Requirements
Required Continuing Education/Training:
Physical Requirements
Compensation/Benefits
Please note that this is a working job description that may evolve as the needs of the company change.
Whole Woman's Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and we welcome applications from women, people of color, and members of the LBGTQI community. We do not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, creed, color, alienage or national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, religion or belief, age, marital or partnership status, family status, pregnancy and maternity, disability or handicap, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender reassignment, predisposing genetic characteristic, military or veteran status, arrest record, or any other legally protected characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.
Whole Woman's Health transforms how people experience abortion care in this country. We stand in the light, fiercely dedicated to providing fabulous abortion care that puts patients first.
Mission
Whole Woman's Health provides fabulous abortion care, free from the shame and stigma that often accompanies sexual health in this country. Our patients can count on us for medical expertise, heartfelt compassion, informed consent, and trust. We are deeply committed to growth and innovation, and we cultivate a dynamic, rigorous, learning corporate culture. Our patients' hopes and dreams are at the center of all we do, and we hold ourselves ultimately accountable to them.
Summary
The RN works directly with the physicians and other staff to deliver comprehensive medical care, according to our mission, for the patients at Whole Woman's Health. The RN practices in a safe and proficient manner, always keeping our policies and procedures and the individual patient's needs in mind. The RN provides direct and indirect patient centered care to women and their support people under the guidance of the supervising physician, nurses, and the manager.
The RN is responsible for assisting within the scope of practice outlined by the Medical Director at our facility. They should maintain a level of professionalism in regards to interactions with colleagues, staff, and patients at all times. RN's are encouraged to promote utilization of resources and initiate improvements. The RN plays an integral role in the aspects of patient and staff safety, and needs to have a basic working knowledge of charting, documentation and Risk Management issues.
The RN should be a dependable asset to the practice demonstrating an exemplary role in the aspects of punctuality, attendance, accountability, initiative, positive attitude, and team support.
Essential Functions
Clinical Services - Gynecological Care:
- Assist in health screenings such as pap smears, pelvic exams, breast checks, STI screening.
- Counsel patients regarding birth control options, including diaphragms and IUDs. Follow up as appropriate.
- Counsel, educate, and provide resources on women's health issues.
- Provide counseling for gynecological problems such as infection, abnormal bleeding, or abnormal pap results.
Clinical Services - Abortion Care:
- Dispensing Mifepristone or Misoprostol under MD orders as per the Whole Woman's Health medical abortion protocol.
- Assisting the MD in Medical Abortion care visits.
- Performing ultrasounds, assisting in surgery or aftercare.
- Follow up visits for patients experiencing post-abortion problems.
Experience and General Requirements
- Possess a current RN license in the state of VA;
- 2+years' nursing experience as a licensed RN and/or LPN;
- 1+ years' experience as a Women's Health Nurse, Family Practice Nurse, or relevant Women's Health specialty;
- Certification in Basic Life Support;
- Ideal candidate will be Bilingual - English and Spanish.
Required Continuing Education/Training:
- Certification in Basic Life Support, biannually
- Training in the recognition of the cardiovascular and respiratory effects of sedatives, as well as the variability of patient response, annually
- Training in/knowledge of emergency supplies, their inventory, their location in the office, and their use.
- Training in/knowledge of the pharmacology of the medications administered.
- Training in/knowledge of OSHA regulations, PPE, and occupational exposure protocols, annually.
Physical Requirements
- Must possess the ability and capability to perform any task in the office.
- Must be able to lift 15 lbs or more, be able to physically move through the office unaided
- Must have excellent visual and hearing acuity.
Compensation/Benefits
- A competitive salary, commensurate with experience.
- All full-time staff are eligible to enroll in medical, dental, and vision insurance offerings as well as voluntary insurance offerings. All full-time staff earn personal time off and paid holidays.
- A corporate culture/environment that is diverse, stimulating, and comprised of passionate and dedicated people.
Please note that this is a working job description that may evolve as the needs of the company change.
Whole Woman's Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and we welcome applications from women, people of color, and members of the LBGTQI community. We do not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, creed, color, alienage or national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, religion or belief, age, marital or partnership status, family status, pregnancy and maternity, disability or handicap, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender reassignment, predisposing genetic characteristic, military or veteran status, arrest record, or any other legally protected characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.