We are in search of a Public Health Registered Nurse (RN) with experience in Family Planning for a fantastic opportunity in Tulsa, OK. Top candidates will have at least 2 years of nursing experience. If you feel you are a good fit for this position, please APPLY TODAY!
FAMILY PLANNING RN ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
- Interviews patients in the clinic to obtain medical history; explains medical forms to clients and assists in their completion; reinforces fee payments and update records.
- Utilizes clinical assessment skills necessary for evaluation of clients in a family planning/adult health screening clinic.
- Interprets physician’s recommendations and orders to patients.
- Instructs and reinforces client’s understanding of the clinician’s order prior to departure to ensure compliance with prescription and directions.
- Applies knowledge of all contraceptive methods, including emergency contraception and sterilization in the provision of comprehensive family planning options/procedures counseling.
- Receives calls from patients regarding contraceptive problems; follows up on failed appointments, abnormal pap/laboratory results, and maintains necessary records.
- Assists clients with Medicaid applications.
- Prepares and collects lab specimens.
- Participates in orientation process of new staff and students.
- Acts as patient advocate when referring clients to other resources within the community.
- Participates in department meetings and community meetings related to family planning services.
- Assists manager in conducting monthly and or quarterly audits for quality assurance at five Family Planning sites.
- Reviews and signs time and effort reports in absence of manager.
- Orders and tracks specific Family Planning supplies and in disseminating supplies between five sites.
- Acts as assistant to physician in the Gynecology Clinic.
- Coordinates staffing schedules in absence of manager.
- Coordinates and schedules student rotation through Family Planning and Adult Health clinics.
- First responder to fill in for staff at all sites during leave time.
- Coordinates abnormal follow-up referral with community partners.
- Completes required training in support of duties and responsibilities of this position.
- Other duties as assigned including those required to fulfill activities in support of public health emergency operations.
FAMILY PLANNING RN QUALIFICATIONS/SPECIFICATIONS:
Education:
- Baccalaureate degree in nursing preferred. Associate degree in nursing required.
Experience:
- Two years of experience as a professional nurse preferred.
Knowledge and Skills:
- Knowledge of the principles and practices of professional nursing, particularly relating to public health nursing; of basic math and ability to accurately calculate fee assessments.
- Skills in interacting with patients of various cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds.
- Counseling and providing health education and in providing skilled nursing care; in listening and paying attention to details, and retaining information.
- Good communication skills with non-judgmental approach.
- Bilingual (Spanish/English) skills preferred.
Licenses:
- Possession of a valid professional nursing license issued by the Oklahoma State Board of Nursing required.
Hours:
- Monday-Friday 8am-5pm
- No evenings, weekends or holidays
Pay:
- $40 per hour to start, depending on experience.
Contact us for additional information on this position.
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