Planned Parenthood Rn Jobs (NOW HIRING)

About Us: Planned Parenthood is committed to creating a dynamic work environment that values diversity, equity, inclusion, respect, integrity, customer focus, and innovation. We are committed to creating a welcoming space for all people on our staff, in our health centers, and in our community. We do this by tending to the team, respecting and honoring all people, jumping in, trying and learning, caring for our business, and returning to our mission.

Abortion Care: At PPRM, we all work in abortion care. This role supports abortion care through direct clinical triage, patient education, and follow-up, ensuring timely and empathetic support to those navigating abortion services.

Union: This role is represented by SEIU, Local 105 and is governed by the terms of a collective bargaining agreement.

Travel Information: Float RN role will travel to sites across Colorado. ~80% of the shift coverage needed tends to be along the Front Range (Denver, Boulder, Fort Collins), though, and within the Denver Metro area.

Snapshot: As the Registered Nurse you will spend your time in the health center working with the health care team to deliver exceptional patient care in procedural abortions. You will work with a sensitive and vulnerable patient population and be exposed to patients who have experienced trauma.

Union: This role is represented by SEIU, Local 105 and is governed by the terms of a collective bargaining agreement.

In order to be fully considered for this role you will be required to complete a Pre-Hire RN Skills Self-Assessment along with this application.

Our Ideal Candidate:

• Associate's degree in nursing required
• Licensed as a registered nurse by the state board of nursing in all applicable states
• BLS certified or must obtain within 30 days of hire
• ACLS certified
  • Please note that if offered the position you must submit proof of an active ACLS at least 9 calendar days prior to your start date.

• Previous experience with IV therapy, intramuscular injections, venipuncture, patient assessment, medication administration, emergency management, and consultation with advanced practice providers
• Previous experience with abortion care and/or conscious sedation, recovery/post anesthesia care, ambulatory surgery/operating room, labor and delivery, gynecological procedural care, ultrasound in early pregnancy, telephone triage.
• Previous experience with maintaining regulatory compliance required
• Ability to be adaptable and function well in an ever-changing environment
• Ability to navigate electronic documentation expectations
• Excellent critical thinking and customer service skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent prioritization and multi-tasking skills
• Ability to work both autonomously and as part of a team

Primary Areas of Responsibility/Essential Functions:

• Willingness and ability to travel to any/all PPRM abortion providing health centers to assist in abortion care. The primary locations include, but are not limited to: Denver, CO; Fort Collins, CO; CO Springs, CO; Albuquerque, NM.
• Learn basic ultrasound technique for dating purposes per Planned Parenthood policy and procedure with approval and oversight from Clinical Quality Management (QM).
• Educate patients about pregnancy and abortion options, procedures, and aftercare, and care for and educate patients experiencing early pregnancy complications.
• Educate patients about birth control options.
• Screen patient’s medical history and identify information that may impact care.
• Provide proper informed consent sessions prior to procedure.
• Perform laboratory testing.
• Initiate peripheral IV access.
• Accurately administer, document, and account for all ordered and indicated medications.
• Assist provider with procedural abortions.
• Monitor and assess patients during conscious sedation.
• Document all patient encounters clearly, accurately, completely, and efficiently.
• Examine, identify, and properly dispose of products of conception (POC).
• Monitor patients post procedure and post sedation.
• Participate in the preparation, utilization, cleaning, processing, and sterilizing of all clinical tools and equipment.
• Provide case management and follow up for patients.
• Identify events that qualify for an incident reporting and notify management when encountered.
• Adhere to the compliance of OSHA, CLIA, and Board of Pharmacy regulations.
• Assist with emergency care.
• Maintain the integrity of emergency equipment.
• Assist with health center administrative duties as needed.
• Demonstrate exemplary customer service that respects and honors all people.
• Proactively seek a positive outcome with any problems encountered.
• Other health center duties as assigned.

Full Position Salary Range: RN I $38.00 - $39.08/hour new graduates (includes $2/hour travel differential) or RNs with less than 6 months of experience. RN II: $39.08 - $52.99/hour (includes $2/hour travel differential)

• RNs with at least one year of periprocedural (defined as preparing patients for surgery/procedures, administering medications or monitoring patient during the procedure, and recovering the patient from the procedure), procedural abortion care, or ultrasound nursing experience.  

Additional Pay: +$2.25/hour for Spanish fluency (upon passing test)

COVID-19 Protocol: Vaccination against COVID-19 will no longer be a condition of employment. However, all Health Center/Patient or Community Facing Employees, must have the COVID vaccine or wear a mask at all times beginning November 1st. Proof must be uploaded upon hire. You will upload a picture or pdf of your vaccination card(s) prior to your start date.

Flu Protocol: All employees working directly with patients, the community or working in a health center will be required to have the flu shot or wear a mask during patient/community contact or while in the health center from November 1 – April 30 each year (Flu Season). Proof must be uploaded upon hire. You will upload a picture or pdf of your vaccination card(s) prior to your start date.

Background Check Required: Planned Parenthood of the Rocky Mountains is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to maintaining a non-discriminatory work environment, and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.