Job Description

Planned Parenthood Columbia Willamette (PPCW) is hiring a Registered Nurse to support our Specialty Services team in Northeast Portland and our Salem Health Center.

Provide compassionate abortion care. Support patients through important decisions. Make a difference in reproductive health.

At PPCW, we believe everyone deserves access to compassionate, high-quality sexual and reproductive health care, including abortion services. Our nursing team plays an essential role in ensuring patients receive safe, respectful, and judgment-free care.

As our Registered Nurse, you'll spend four days each week at our Northeast Portland Specialty Services health center, where you'll primarily support abortion care, and one day each week at our Salem Health Center, supporting patient care and clinical operations.

You'll work closely with clinicians and other health center staff to provide patient assessments, education, procedural support, and recovery care while helping patients feel informed, comfortable, and respected throughout their visits.

We're looking for a skilled, compassionate RN who thrives in a collaborative clinical environment, values patient autonomy, and is committed to providing excellent reproductive health care.

What You'll Do

As a Registered Nurse, you'll provide direct nursing care and clinical support, with a primary focus on Specialty Services and abortion care.

Your responsibilities may include:

• Provide compassionate, patient-centered nursing care in accordance with clinical protocols, nursing standards, and applicable regulations.
• Assess patients, obtain medical histories, monitor vital signs, and identify clinical concerns requiring follow-up.
• Support patients receiving abortion care, including preparation, education, procedural assistance, and recovery.
• Assist clinicians during procedures and provide nursing support throughout patient visits.
• Monitor patients during and after procedures, assess recovery progress, and recognize potential complications.
• Support sedation-related care and monitoring in accordance with training, credentials, and organizational protocols.
• Perform clinical procedures and nursing tasks, including medication administration, injections, IV placement, phlebotomy, and specimen collection, as trained and authorized.
• Provide clear, compassionate patient education about procedures, medications, aftercare instructions, and follow-up needs.
• Respond appropriately to urgent clinical situations and support emergency response procedures when necessary.
• Maintain accurate, timely documentation in our electronic health record system.
• Follow infection prevention, medication safety, patient privacy, and clinical quality standards.
• Collaborate with clinicians, Clinic Assistants, and other health center staff to support efficient, safe patient care.
• Support clinical operations and nursing responsibilities at our Salem Health Center on Mondays.
• Help maintain a welcoming, inclusive, and trauma-informed environment for patients from diverse backgrounds.

Schedule & Location

This is a full-time, 37.5-hour-per-week, onsite position with a regular schedule divided between two PPCW health centers.

Regular Schedule:

Day Location Hours

Monday Salem Health Center 8:00am–4:00pm

Tuesday Northeast Portland – Specialty Services 7:30am–3:30pm

Wednesday Northeast Portland – Specialty Services 7:30am–3:30pm

Thursday Northeast Portland – Specialty Services 7:30am–3:30pm

Friday Northeast Portland – Specialty Services 7:30am–3:30pm

Regular days off: Saturday and Sunday.

Important: This position requires regularly working at both Salem and Northeast Portland. Candidates must be able to reliably report to each location according to the schedule above.

Employees may be requested or required to occasionally work other days (including weekends), hours, and locations to meet operational needs.

What We're Looking For

Required Qualifications

• Education and training that meet applicable state requirements for licensure and practice as a Registered Nurse.
• Current, active RN license in the state where practicing (Oregon and/or Washington), or the ability to meet licensure requirements before beginning clinical work.
• One to six months of nursing experience in a medical setting, or equivalent experience.
• Strong clinical assessment, critical thinking, and patient care skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced clinical environment while maintaining patient safety and quality of care.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and patient education skills.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with clinicians and other members of a multidisciplinary health care team.
• Professional, positive attitude and commitment to Planned Parenthood's philosophy, mission, and goals.
• Commitment to providing compassionate, nonjudgmental care that respects patient autonomy and individual health care decisions.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive patient information appropriately.
• Willingness to learn about health equity, racial justice, reproductive justice, cultural humility, and trauma-informed care.
• Ability to reliably work at both the Salem and Northeast Portland health centers.

Nice to Have

• Experience in abortion care, reproductive health, sexual health, or outpatient procedural nursing.
• Experience with patient monitoring, procedural sedation, recovery care, or ambulatory surgery.
• Experience with IV placement, phlebotomy, and medication administration.
• Familiarity with electronic health records and outpatient clinical workflows.

We welcome nurses from a variety of clinical backgrounds. Previous abortion care experience is not required; a commitment to compassionate, patient-centered reproductive health care is essential.

Pay & Growth

$41.03–$59.77/hour

This is a represented, hourly (non-exempt) position. The wage scale is established by the collective bargaining agreement (CBA), and starting wage placement is based on relevant experience and internal equity.

Most new hires start toward the lower end of the range, with opportunities for wage growth over time.

Additional pay opportunities:

• Bilingual premium: +$1.72/hour for eligible employees who meet PPCW's language proficiency requirements.

Why Work at PPCW?

Because everyone deserves compassionate care and the freedom to make their own reproductive health decisions.

For decades, Planned Parenthood has provided essential sexual and reproductive health care, education, and support to people in our communities. At PPCW, we're committed to reducing barriers to care and ensuring patients are treated with dignity, compassion, and respect.

As a Registered Nurse supporting Specialty Services, you'll play a meaningful role in providing abortion care during important moments in patients' lives. Your clinical expertise, communication, and compassion will help patients feel safe, informed, and supported throughout their care.

You'll work alongside a collaborative team of clinicians and health center professionals who share a commitment to reproductive freedom, health equity, and excellent patient care.

This position also offers the opportunity to contribute to nursing services at two different health centers, bringing your skills to both specialized procedural care and broader reproductive health services.

Your work will help ensure patients can access the care they need with dignity, respect, and confidence.

Benefits & Support

We offer a benefits package designed to support your health, stability, and professional growth:

• Paid time off (up to four weeks, increasing over time)
• Nine paid holidays
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance (for eligible employees)
• 403(b) retirement plan with employer match
• Free, confidential counseling and support through our Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Continuing education funding: Up to $1,200 annually for eligible full-time RNs, prorated for part-time employees, to support approved continuing education and professional development expenses.
• Paid conference time: Up to 7.5 hours annually for eligible RNs working at least 20 hours per week, subject to applicable proration.
• Licensure and certification support: Employer-paid required BLS/ACLS certifications and second-state licensure when required for work assignments.
• Free, confidential counseling and support through our Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

Application Tips

Please include all relevant work experience on your application and resume. We base offers on the experience shared during the hiring process and are not able to adjust compensation after an offer is made.

Equal Opportunity Employer

PPCW is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy or pregnancy-related conditions, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression, economic background, national origin, citizenship, physical or mental disability, marital or relationship status, military service or veteran status, genetic information, body size, union activity, or any other characteristic or status protected under applicable federal, state, and local law.