Arena Careers

Planned Parenthood North Central States

Minnesota, Iowa, Nebraska, North Dakota, South Dakota

Medication Program Registered Nurse – Saint Paul, MN

Pay: The anticipated salary range for this position is: $29.80- $39 per hour, depending on experience and qualifications. Compensation is determined based on a variety of factors, including relevant work experience, the skills required for the role, internal equity, market competitiveness, and budget considerations. We are committed to ensuring fair and competitive pay for all employees.
Schedule: Full-time, 40 hours per week
Shift times: Flexible shifts Monday - Friday, between 7am - 5pm
Location: 671 Vandalia St, St Paul, MN 55114
Job type: Hourly/Non-exempt
Union Membership: This position is represented by SEIU.
Questions? Contact [email protected].

Job Summary:

The Medication Program Registered Nurse advances the mission of Planned Parenthood by providing expertise and support to patients using remote communication including phone, text, and video. Under supervision of the Medication Program Manager, the Medication Program Registered Nurse (RN) dispenses medications by mail under remote clinical supervision in accordance with delegated dispensing regulations and clinical quality goals. Medication Program RNs are advocates in implementing our mission of “Advancing and protecting sexual and reproductive healthcare for all.” They may perform other related duties to support health center operations as assigned

Benefits and Perks:

We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance with equity-based premium tiers
• NICE HEALTHCARE. A free, virtual primary care for entire household (in-home available for qualifying locations) Services include: 80 free labs, free x-rays, and physical tests, live, virtual physical therapy, 550+ free medications and more!
• HealthiestYou – Virtual Care for employees outside of NICE Healthcare’s network. (ND and SD)
• Proximal Health – Helps members access high quality, cost-effective, providers for certain services and offers $1,500 tax free benefit when members choose a designated provider for eligible services
• Employee Assistance Program
• RNs & Licensed Clinical Social Workers: Continued Education Reimbursement: up to $1000 per year & 2 paid CEU days.
• Flex Spending Account
• Life Insurance
• Eligibility for Federal Student Loan Forgiveness
• Paid time off: PTO starting at .05769 accrual rate per hour worked.
• 8 hours volunteer paid time off annually.
• 8 paid federal holidays & 2 paid floating holidays.
• Retirement: 403(b) with employer match, 50% for the first 6% deferred
• 8 weeks Paid Parental Leave
• Pet Insurance
• Bereavement Leave
• Earned Extended Leave
• Free subscription to Headspace App
• Time off to vote.
• Employee discounts for electronics, appliances, hotels, gift cards, apparel, cars, fitness memberships, groceries, and at Office Depot, Verizon, AT&T, Dell & more.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Current RN licensure for the State of MN
• Ability to obtain RN licensure in additional states within our affiliate as needed

Your Day-to-Day Responsibilities:

• Dispenses medications in accordance with relevancy regulatory and clinical guidelines
• Verifies and bills patient insurance and processes payment information
• Packages and ships patient medications and maintain an accurate Medication Dispensed Log
• Prints and affixes labels in accordance with guidelines and standard operating procedures
• Processes patient medication refill requests within the clinical tasking functionality of EHR
• Stocks medications and supports inventory management by monitoring future dated refills and ensuring appropriate ordering
• Manages phone & online birth control refill requests
• Supports automated refill reminder system and updates patient preferences upon request 2
• Participates in team approach to patient care and work cooperatively to achieve productivity standards and exceptional customer service
• Supports the onboarding of new employees and the training of new employees
• Maintains a working knowledge of birth control, abortion medications, and relevant insurance trends, and stays current on industry best practices
• Documents patient communication according to approved protocols and follows approved RN Condition Specific Protocols and the PPNCS Medical Standards and Guidelines (MS&G)
• Refers patients to appropriate community resources and/or Urgent care/Emergency Departments
• Responds to online “Ask a Nurse” portal questions from PPNCS patients
• Prepare and maintain records and reports.
• Performs additional related duties as assigned

Immunization Requirements:

• Hepatitis B vaccination records and titers
• Measles, Mumps and Rubella (MMR) vaccination records or proof of immunization
• Chicken Pox vaccination records or proof of immunization
• Tetanus shot documentation
• Tuberculosis PPD Skin Test that is no older than 12 months

About Us:

At PPNCS, we believe all people deserve the right, the freedom, and the opportunity to follow their personal ambitions and choose their own path toward a healthier, more meaningful life. That’s why we protect, promote, and provide comprehensive and progressive sexual and reproductive health care for generations of people and families with empathy, care, and respect. We are looking for passionate, dedicated staff who are eager to make positive contributions to their community and to the Planned Parenthood mission. To learn more: Our Mission.

When you work for Planned Parenthood, you make a difference in the lives of those we serve by affirming the human right to reproductive health and freedom.

Planned Parenthood is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, sex, gender identity or gender expression, national origin, age, veteran status, marital status, religion, sexual orientation, size, disability, socioeconomic status, or status regarding public assistance. Planned Parenthood is committed to encouraging and promoting diversity as well as providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. Planned Parenthood is dedicated to an equitable and inclusive work environment and encourages all interested candidates to apply regardless of initial skill set.

*Any job offer will be contingent upon the results of a background investigation.*

This position is included in the SEIU bargaining unit, and depending on state law, requires union dues be deducted from employee paychecks in an amount up to 2.25% of gross pay.