• Position: Registered Nurse
• Reports to: Supervising RN
• Direct Reports: None
• Professional Level: Licensed Personnel
• Classification: Full-time or part-time, non-exempt(hourly)
• Salary: Starting $32/hr
• Location: Granite City, Illinois
  
  

Job Summary

The Registered Nurse helps ensure that all patients we serve have a compassionate and supportive experience with Hope Clinic. This position is critical to providing excellent patient care. Hope Clinic’s mission is to advance the human right to autonomy through the provision of the highest quality medical and emotional abortion care.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide pre, intra, and post-procedure nursing care.
• Perform duties of a circulating nurse in the procedure room. This includes but is not limited to:
  • obtaining and maintaining IV access, administering IV sedation and other medications as ordered by a physician,
  • monitoring vital signs and clinical status of a patient,
  • assisting with operating room duties as needed
• Perform duties of recovery room nurse. This includes but is not limited to:
  • Assess the condition of the patient in the recovery room, (vital signs, etc.), oversee flow checks, uterine massage, pain management, care of patients’ IVs, and assess the patient for discharge criteria.
  • Provide post-operative medications and instructions. Oversee the patient educator regarding aftercare instructions.
  • Assess patients for post-abortion counseling.
  • Ensure that the patient is discharged per discharge criteria
• Assessing and managing patients for various reproductive health-related visits
• Administer various forms of medications through various routes as ordered by clinic physicians.
• Maintain accurate charting and documentation of all care rendered to the patient.
• Carefully handle and maintain accurate records and count of controlled substances while on duty.
• Respond appropriately to follow-up calls and/or complication calls while on duty.
• Perform clinically related administrative duties such as post-procedure follow-up phone calls, medical clearance, prior authorizations, and lab result follow-up.
• Assist with other clinical duties such as sterilization of surgical instruments, set up and closing of procedures, recovery, and other clinical areas.
• Inform the supply coordinator of needed supplies.
• Other assignments/tasks as indicated by the Supervising RN, the Charge RN, or the Clinical Resource Manager.
• Operate and function within the scope of licensure as set forth by the Illinois State Board of Licensing.
• Function and perform duties with the constraints of state and federal regulation and ensure clinic compliance.
  
  

Other Duties

• Please note this position description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this position.
• Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
  
  

Qualifications

• Graduate from a certified approved school of nursing.
• Possess a current Registered Nursing license (an Illinois RN License will be required prior to starting work)
• Some professional experience; ideally at least one year of inpatient or outpatient care
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills with an ability to prioritize, negotiate, and work with a variety of internal and external stakeholders.
• A multi-tasker with the ability to wear many hats in a fast-paced environment
• Demonstrated integrity, credibility, and dedication to the mission of Hope.
• Detail-oriented, organized, empathetic, and punctual.
• Ability to stay calm when patients and/or staff are stressed or upset.
• Computer skills with experience utilizing electronic medical records.
• A successful track record in setting priorities; keen analytic and problem-solving skills which support and enable sound decision-making.
  
  

Working Conditions

• This position operates in an outpatient office/ambulatory surgical center setting. Working spaces will include exam rooms, procedure rooms, and recovery rooms.
• OSHA Bloodborne Pathogen Exposure Determination: Based on the OSHA guidelines for protection against occupational exposure to hepatitis B virus (HBV) and human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), this position includes tasks that involve exposure to blood, body fluids, and tissues.
  
  

Physical Requirements

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear in person, on the telephone, and via web conference. Visual acuity adequate to perform job duties, including reading information from printed sources and computer screens, is necessary. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms.
•  This position requires the ability to frequently lift and move patients.
• This role requires both standing and sitting.

• Position: Licensed Practical Nurse
• Reports to: Supervising RN
• Direct Reports: None
• Professional Level: Licensed Personnel
• Classification: Full-time or part-time, non-exempt (hourly)
• Salary: starting $25/hour
• Location: Granite City, Illinois

Job Summary

The Licensed Practical Nurse helps ensure that all patients we serve have a compassionate and supportive experience with Hope Clinic. This position is critical to providing excellent patient care. Hope Clinic’s mission is to advance the human right to autonomy through the provision of the highest quality medical and emotional abortion care.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide pre, intra, and post-procedure nursing care.
• Perform duties of recovery room nurse. This includes but is not limited to:
  • Assess the condition of the patient in the recovery room, (vital signs, etc.), oversee flow checks, uterine massage, pain management, care of patients’ IVs, and assess a patient for discharge criteria.
  • Provide post-operative medications and instructions. Oversee the patient educator regarding aftercare instructions.
  • Assess patients for post-abortion counseling.
  • Ensure that the patient is discharged per discharge criteria
• Assessing and managing patients for various reproductive health-related visits
• Administer various forms of oral/intra-muscular medications as ordered by clinic physicians.
• Maintain accurate charting and documentation of all care rendered to the patient.
• Respond appropriately to follow-up calls and/or complication calls while on duty.
• Perform clinically related administrative duties such as post-procedure follow-up phone calls, medical clearance, prior authorizations, and lab result follow-up.
• Assist with other clinical duties such as sterilization of surgical instruments, set up and closing of procedures, recovery, and other clinical areas.
• Inform the supply coordinator of needed supplies.
• Other assignments/tasks as indicated by Supervising RN.
• Operate and function within the scope of licensure as set forth by the Illinois State Board of Licensing.
• Function and perform duties with the constraints of state and federal regulation and ensure clinic compliance.
  
  

Other Duties

• Please note this position description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this position.
• Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
  
  

Qualifications

• Graduate from a certified approved school of nursing.
• Possess a current LPN license (an Illinois LPN License will be required prior to starting work)
• Some professional experience; ideally at least one year of inpatient or outpatient care
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills with an ability to prioritize, negotiate, and work with a variety of internal and external stakeholders.
• A multi-tasker with the ability to wear many hats in a fast-paced environment
• Demonstrated integrity, credibility, and dedication to the mission of Hope.
• Detail-oriented, organized, empathetic, and punctual.
• Ability to stay calm when patients and/or staff are stressed or upset.
• Computer skills with experience utilizing electronic medical records.
• A successful track record in setting priorities; keen analytic and problem-solving skills which support and enable sound decision-making.
  
  

Working Conditions

• This position operates in an outpatient office/ambulatory surgical center setting. Working spaces will include exam rooms, procedure rooms, and recovery rooms.
• OSHA Bloodborne Pathogen Exposure Determination: Based on the OSHA guidelines for protection against occupational exposure to hepatitis B virus (HBV) and human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), this position includes tasks that involve exposure to blood, body fluids, and tissues.
  
  

Physical Requirements

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear in person, on the telephone, and via web conference. Visual acuity adequate to perform job duties, including reading information from printed sources and computer screens, is necessary. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms.
• This position requires the ability to frequently lift and move patients.
• This role requires both standing and sitting.

• Position: Clinical Assistant/CNA/Medical Assistant
• Reports to:  Clinical Resource Manager
• Direct Reports: None
• Classification: Full-time or part-time, non-exempt (hourly)
• Salary: starting $17.25/hour
• Location: Granite City, Illinois

Job Summary

The Clinical Assistant will provide direct medical care to patients and be responsible for maintaining the key clinical areas in the building. All employees are expected to uphold and promote Hope Clinic’s mission statement, code of ethics, patient care standards, and policies.

Duties and Responsibilities

• The qualified candidate for the job will have the responsibility to perform the following essential functions:
• Learn and assure compliance with pertinent Hope Clinic policies and protocols, Illinois State regulations, OSHA guidelines, and universal precautions. Adherence to all federal HIPAA statutes and understanding of medical confidentiality.
• Assist physicians and/or RN/LPN in clinical areas.
• Assess the condition of the patients (vital signs, pain, bleeding, etc.).
• Set up and close down clinical areas; including thoroughly cleaning and sanitizing and putting away supplies/waste management 
• Thorough cleaning and proper sterilization of surgical instruments. 
• Maintain accurate charting and documentation of all care rendered to the patient.
• Provide oral and intra-muscular medications under the direction of a physician.
• Provide or oversee the provision of aftercare instructions.
• Identify patients that may need acute medical attention or support from an educator
  
  

Other Duties

• Please note this position description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this position.

• Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
  
  

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent Job Description: Clinical Assistant 1-23 Page 2 of 3
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills with an ability to prioritize, negotiate, and work with a variety of internal and external stakeholders.
• A multitasker with the ability to wear many hats in a fast-paced environment 
• Demonstrated integrity, credibility, and dedication to the mission of Hope. 
• Detail-oriented, organized, empathetic, and punctual. 
• Ability to stay calm when patients and/or staff are stressed or upset.
• Strong computer skills with experience utilizing electronic medical records.
• A successful track record in setting priorities; keen analytic and problem-solving skills which support and enable sound decision-making. 
  
  

Working Conditions

• This position operates in an outpatient office/ambulatory surgical center setting. Working spaces will include exam rooms, procedure rooms, and recovery rooms.
• OSHA Bloodborne Pathogen Exposure Determination: Based on the OSHA guidelines for protection against occupational exposure to hepatitis B virus (HBV) and human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), this position includes tasks that involve exposure to blood, body fluids, and tissues.
  
  

Physical Requirements

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear in person, on the telephone, and via web conference. Visual acuity adequate to perform job duties, including reading information from printed sources and computer screens, is necessary. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms.
• This position requires the ability to frequently lift and move patients.
• This role requires both standing and sitting.