Job Description

Why Planned Parenthood?

Working at Planned Parenthood Great Northwest, Hawai’i, Alaska, Indiana, Kentucky is more than a job. It provides the opportunity to contribute to our powerful mission and perform meaningful work.

In healthcare services, this means a commitment to providing the absolute best in patient care and education. Our exceptional health center staff drives our mission forward by upholding our acclaimed customer service & confidentiality standards, and working to create a safe, judgement-free space for anyone seeking Planned Parenthood services.

About our Clinical Nurse position

The Clinical Nurse provides both direct patient care and patient care coordination. In collaboration with advanced practice clinicians, physicians, anesthesia staff, and health center leadership, the clinical nurse will support the delivery of comprehensive sexual and reproductive health services, including abortion care. Responsibilities include pre-procedural health screening and sedation risk assessment, management of pre and post procedure recovery room, monitoring patients before, during, and after sedation, administering medications under the direction of licensed staff, and directly assisting in abortion procedures to ensure safe, compassionate, and high-quality care.

What will you be doing!

• Assessing medical history and appropriateness for out-patient care
• Assessing sedation and anesthesia risk
• Caring coordination for patients requiring pre-procedure planning
• Assisting physician or advanced practice clinician in procedure room as necessary
• Observing take vital signs and record patient's condition in pre[1]operative/procedure/recovery room
• Administer medications according to standing orders and/or in collaboration with licensed
• staff
• Proficient and compliant documentation in the electronic medical record
• Starting IVs
• Giving after care instructions and discharge patients with appropriate documentation
• Assisting in transfers/emergency care as directed
• Ultrasound training and duties as assigned. May include intra-operative procedural guidance
• Blood draws, point of care testing, and other lab duties as assigned
• Providing patient education including but not limited to contraception, sexually transmitted diseases
• (including HIV) prevention and treatments, health promotion activities, pregnancy options,
• gender affirming hormone care, or abortion services. Provides appropriate and medically accurate
• patient education in support of all services offered by the affiliate.

Minimum Qualifications

• Minimum one year of experience in sexual and reproductive health care, preferably with abortion care exposure
• Current Washington registered nursing license with willingness to be licensed in other states as needed
• It is the candidate’s professional obligation to keep all licensure and certification up to date and to provide a copy of such to the affiliate
• Proficient in IV placement
• CPR and BLS certification required
• ACLS certification, as per state requirements

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of quality assurance and risk management standards
• Bilingual English/Spanish a plus
• Travel to multiple affiliate locations may be required

Salary Range:

$35.12 - $58.53 hourly

Position Type:

Full-time - Honolulu Health Center

Benefits Eligibility:

This position is eligible for PPGNHAIK benefits. As part of our total compensation, we provide a comprehensive benefits plan including medical, dental and vision plans, retirement, paid time off, short and long-term disability and life insurance. For additional information about our benefits program, please send an email to hre.contacts@ppgnhaik.org.

Other Information:

All new hires are strongly recommended to have the COVID-19 vaccination, including boosters. All new hires hired between September and April must present proof of receiving a current flu shot.

What we expect from you.

• That you adhere to our code of conduct, policies, procedures, and protocols.
• That you always demonstrate a high degree of professionalism.
• That you always support and model our customer service standards.
• That you value continuous learning and seek ongoing training and development.

Our commitment to diversity:

At PPGNHAIK, we’ve outlined our priorities and goals as we continue to cultivate and promote a diverse, equitable, & inclusive culture that champions dignity, care, and respect, and where employees feel welcomed and motivated to do their best. These priorities reflect our promise to support programs and initiatives that promote continuous learning and organizational development and discussions on DEI topics; provide internal developmental opportunities; and assess what more we can do to nurture a supportive and equitable work environment.

Equal Employment Opportunity

PPGNHAIK is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Equal Opportunity will be provided to all employees and applicants for employment on the basis of their ability and competence without unlawful discrimination on the basis of their race, color, ethnicity, national origin, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, religion, protected veteran status, marital status, age, disability, or any other status protected by applicable state or federal law.