Registered Nurse - Care Coordination - Vallejo, CA

Planned Parenthood Northern California (PPNorCal) is seeking a Registered Nurse for our Care Coordination Department in our Vallejo Health Center. This role is full-time, 36 hours per week, on-site with flexible telecommuting. PPNorCal provides a comprehensive benefits package including 100% employer paid medical insurance for the employee, 50% employer paid medical insurance for dependent children, dental and vision coverage, employer paid life and long-term disability insurance, 15 days of paid time off to start, 10 paid holidays, and a 403(b) retirement plan with up to 4% employer match after 12 months of service.

• Adhere to PPNorCal Medical Standards and Guidelines while providing patient-centered care.
• Work as an integral member of the outpatient clinical team utilizing detailed communication to ensure clinic and department flow is optimal.
• Maintain excellent organizational skills, a sense of responsibility and a high level of motivation.
• Work efficiently in a busy environment, often under pressure, without compromising accuracy, attention to detail, and courtesy to patients and staff.
• Document in electronic health records accurately and thoroughly.
• Maintain professional manner and patient confidentiality.
• Dispense self-administered hormonal contraceptives and administer injections of hormonal contraceptives approved by the Federal Food & Drug Administration (FDA) in strict adherence to PPNorCal RN standardized procedures, PPNorCal MS&Gs, and US Medical Eligibility Criteria.
• Refill medications per order of an Advanced Practice Clinician or physician.
• Educate patients on sexually transmitted illnesses and reproductive/urinary tract infections signs, symptoms, etiology and treatment.
• Educate patients on the female reproductive cycle and all contraceptive method options.
• Consult with Advanced Practice Clinicians and the on-call physician appropriately.
• Manage medical emergencies.
• Support and actively participate in the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion initiatives of PPNorCal.

• 100% independent Telecommuting position, requires one day a week in-person at Vallejo Care coordination office.
• Perform chart review by reviewing medical history, drug allergies, current medications, and labs of patients to address any special considerations and create a follow up plan.
• Under the supervision of the lead clinician and following a standard operation procedure guidelines, RN will review large volume affiliate wide lab results and create managed care plans.
• Lab reconciliation for the affiliate. Includes working directly with internal and external labs to gain results or follow up on missing results.
• Triage: Provide education to patients regarding all medications that were administered, including their desired effects, side effects and risks.
• Triage: Answer questions regarding the surgical abortion procedure, and aftercare.
• Triage: Answer questions birth control use/side effects.
• Manage medication refill requests.
• Serve as a medical resource for PPNorCal staff.

• Reliable automobile transportation and a valid CA Driver's License and insurance preferred.
• Current California RN license.
• Current ACLS and BLS certificate.

• Direct patient care experience, preferably in women’s health/reproductive health care.
• Knowledge of family planning and abortion procedures desired.
• Experience in dealing with emergency situations desired.
• Initiative to address communication problems with staff directly, constructively and with sensitivity.
• Ability to deescalate challenging patient situations.
• Commitment to patient-centered and quality health care.
• Passion for working with low-income and culturally-diverse clients with an emphasis on prevention of illness and empowerment.
• Bilingual English/Spanish preferred.

Pay Range: Planned Parenthood Northern California (PPNorCal) supports California’s new law (SB 1162) enhancing pay transparency. This new law requires employers with 15 or more employees to include a pay range in job postings. The pay range reflects the compensation that a new employee can expect to receive if offered employment. Employees with more experience, education, and other qualifying factors may be compensated at a higher rate of pay. The pay range for this position is: $53.00 - $64.00 hourly

Planned Parenthood Northern California is an equal opportunity employer and works affirmatively to include diversity among its staff and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex/gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, income, marital status, or any other irrelevant dimension of diversity. PPNorCal values collaboration between employees of diverse backgrounds and experiences.

We provide healthcare and education services to 137,000 adults and youth every year at 17 health centers located throughout 20 Northern California counties. Planned Parenthood Northern California offers high-quality, affordable health care to all, regardless of income, insurance, or immigration status. We care. No matter what!

Our experienced and caring medical staff gives each patient honest information and personal attention. We provide a full range of services, including birth control, breast exams, cancer screenings, medication and in-clinic abortion, pregnancy testing and counseling, prenatal care, PrEP, and nPEP to prevent HIV infection, STD screening and treatment, vasectomy and infertility services, gender-affirming hormone therapy, and more.