Registered Nurse (RN)

The DuPont Clinic is a referral center for all-trimester abortion and ultrasound-guided procedures, including for abnormal or high risk pregnancies, and for people with complex medical situations who may have difficulty accessing care. We provide the highest level of medical care and a private experience focused on the individual needs of each patient. The DuPont Clinic is committed to creating an inclusive environment where individuals from all backgrounds feel comfortable.

The Registered Nurse (RN) is an integral part of the team creating the patient experience and ensuring patient safety. The RN has the highest standards for patient safety, is motivated to create a positive patient experience, strongly supports bodily autonomy, and, ideally, speaks a second language. This position also has the opportunity for learning, including ultrasound, abortion care, labor management and gynecologic care. The RN reports to the Nurse Manager.

Essential Duties

Maintaining the highest level of trauma-informed patient-centered care Providing clinical care, including history-taking, procedural and contraception counseling, procedural consents, and providing moderate sedation with physician oversight Evaluating patients prior to and after medical procedures Utilizing Quickbase EMR to input patient relevant information Performing appropriate monitoring before, during and after procedures Working with staff to ensure that the DuPont Clinic complies with all applicable regulations Participating in team emergency drills, training, and meetings Performing routine checks on equipment, medications, and other supplies, as needed Communicating effectively with all members of patient-care team Assisting with the training and on-boarding of new staff as needed Actively demonstrates, promotes, and supports a culture of diversity, equity and inclusion Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Required: ADN, BSN, MSN, or CNL from an accredited School of Nursing Minimum of 1 year RN experience required Active License RN in the District of Columbia Strong commitment to a person’s autonomy Flexibility with scheduling Commitment to improving patient experience of care Curiosity and a desire to learn

Preferred

Bilingual fluency in Spanish, native speaker preferred Abortion care, obstetrical, reproductive health, and/or operating room experience Experience providing sedation Knowledge of the political landscape involving abortion care

Physical and Work Environment

• The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. This position is full-time with a 4 day week, with occasional on-call responsibilities and mandatory attendance of virtual office meetings from home. Some night work may be required on an infrequent basis. No weekends.