Per Diem RN - FRIDAY'S

Care. No Matter What. Position Summary: ·                     Assist in all aspects of the provision of abortion care for patients including acting as Charge Nurse in charge of patient flow. Provide counseling for patients having a surgical abortion in the procedure room or post-procedure room on surgical abortion day, overseeing all aspects of the care of the patients during the procedure and post procedure. Supervise medical assistants who work in the post procedure room.  Establishes a compassionate environment by providing emotional and psychological support to patients, friends, and families.  · Assures quality of care by adhering to PPHP standards; measuring health outcomes against patient care goals and standards; making or recommending necessary adjustments; following standards of care set by state board of nursing, state nurse practice act, and other governing agency regulations.  Protects patients and employees by adhering to infection-control policies and protocols, medication administration and storage procedures, and controlled substance regulations.  Documents patient care services by charting in patient and department records.  Maintains a cooperative relationship among the health care team by communicating information; responding to requests; building rapport; participating in team problem-solving methods.