Registered Nurse, Per Diem

• Planned Parenthood Pasadena & San Gabriel Valley (PPPSGV) has been proudly serving our community since 1933 and is one of the original Planned Parenthood affiliates in the nation.
• We provide reproductive health care, health education and advocacy from our five health centers in Alhambra, Baldwin Park, Glendora, Highland Park, and Pasadena, in addition to our telehealth clinic.
• We strive to ensure the sexual and reproductive health services we provide align with the needs of the communities we serve.
• Our service area extends from Glendora to Glendale and from the San Gabriel mountains to the San Bernardino freeway, home to 24 communities and a diverse population of 1.4 million people.
• Today, PPPSGV sees over 60,000 patient visits per year and delivers over 15,000 opportunities for sex and relationship education in our schools and colleges.
• We offer safe and legal abortions.
• We are committed to providing accurate, non-judgmental care and resources by helping our patients overcome financial, transportation, and other barriers to care.
• In addition, we work with abortion funds and practical support network to support our patients.
• Our abortion care has increased every year since 2018 with an average of 3,500 abortions per year.
• We saw close to 4,000 abortion patients in 2022 alone, approximately 59 were out-of-state patients. \n

As a Registered Nurse, Per Diem, you will save lives while you

• Provide nursing and medical care to patients seeking reproductive healthcare Travel primarily between the Pasadena and Baldwin Pak health centers. May occasionally be asked to travel to Alhambra, Glendora, and Highland Park health centers depending on patient demand and agency needs Review client’s medical history and screen out those with contraindications to medication or procedural abortion Perform gestational dating ultrasound (abdominal and transvaginal) Screen clients for contraindications to nitrous oxide and conscious sedation, including physical exam as indicated Obtain IV access Administer conscious sedation, support and monitor patient throughout procedural abortion Monitor post-abortion clients recovering IV sedation, and those undergoing cervical ripening prior to a procedural abortion Counsel clients regarding medication abortion, in consultation with the Advanced Practice Clinician Respond to emergency situations as required Provide clients with contraception and/or other medication according to standardized protocols Educate clients in a non-judgmental, trauma-informed manner, supporting their autonomy Document all client interactions in the medical record, responsible for accuracy of all information entered Follow PPPSGV RN Standardized Procedures and the PPPSGV Medical Protocols Work directly on Electronic Medical Record system for the electronic management of client information including but not limited to client tracking, coding, charting, logs etc. Perform venipuncture and give injections Perform moderate complexity lab tests (pregnancy tests, HIV rapid tests, Hemoglobin, urinalysis) Check emergency equipment (oxygen, emergency kit, ambu bag, defibrillator, anesthesia cart, gomco suction unit) Educate clients regarding discharge instructions, contraception and annual health screenings Be responsible for accuracy on controlled substances inventory each procedure day Participate in emergency drills with health center staff Assist with patient flow and clean up at the end of the day Identify and assist in resolving issues regarding staffing and equipment needs Continuously learn and expand clinical knowledge base Demonstrate clear knowledge and accountability of quality regulations and standards Be proactive in team development and problem solving Support risk and quality management by proactively communicating identified risks to supervisor in order to minimize risk when possible As a mandated reporter, proactively communicate and identify risks to supervisor or appropriate agency in order to minimize risk when possible Comply with PPPSGVs Code of Conduct and maintain the highest level of professional and ethical standards and act in compliance with both the letter and spirit of all applicable laws and regulations