Our doors are open, and we are still providing care. Planned Parenthood South Atlantic is committed to providing high-quality, inclusive, and non-judgmental sexual and reproductive healthcare to all genders, sexual orientations, races, religions, abilities, ethnicities, and cultural backgrounds. We are a team of compassionate and dedicated staff members, and we will continue to open our doors to those who need it.
Are you worried about applying because you feel you don’t meet every single requirement? At PPSAT we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace! If you’re excited about a position but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job posting, we encourage you to apply anyways. You may be the candidate PPSAT is looking for!
The challenges we face, past and present, only strengthen PPSAT's commitment to our communities and employees. Our work has staying power. Come join us one of the nation's leading providers of sexual and reproductive healthcare.
Why Planned Parenthood South Atlantic?
We are powerful educators, advocates and innovators for health care. Be part of the diverse Planned Parenthood family. Work hand in hand with like-minded individuals in an environment built on collaboration, open communication, and mutual respect. We’re looking for passionate, dedicated people who are eager to make positive contributions to their community and to our mission.
Why This Role Matters
As a Recovery Room Nurse, you play a vital role in providing compassionate, high-quality care to patients before and after surgical procedures. Working closely with physicians, you will support surgical procedures and ensure that our health center delivers family planning and abortion services in accordance with established policies, protocols, and procedures. Your expertise and dedication will directly impact patient well-being and comfort.
Schedule:
This is a part-time role (20 hours or less per week):
Tuesday 7:30AM to 3:00PM (Recovery Room/Consent)
Thursday 7:30AM to 3:00PM (Recovery Room/Consent)
* Health Center closing hours vary depending on patient flow and recovery needs. Hours listed do not reflect the health center hours but are reflective of the actual clinical hours.
Who You Are
- Passionate about reproductive health care and committed to health equity and justice.
- Believe sexual health is an essential part of overall well-being.
- Dedicated to providing non-judgmental, patient-centered care.
- Experienced in working across diverse communities.
- Motivated by continuous learning and professional growth.
Your Key Responsibilities
- Provide nursing care to the patients in recovery room in accordance with all PPSAT policies and procedures, and all applicable state and federal regulations.
- Assist and monitor patients in recovery room, including taking vital signs, administer medication, giving verbal and written aftercare instructions and birth control information.
- Provide excellent customer service, eliciting client needs, and educating clients on PPSAT services and community resources.
- Provides education in a non-judgmental manner to patients by providing support and information on reproductive and sexual health issues, including birth control methods and pregnancy options including abortion, STI’s/HIV and safer sex.
- Responsible for stocking recovery room with necessary supplies such as snacks, drinks, pads, brochures, and PPSAT consent/patient education sheets.
- Assist with health center preparations and patient education as necessary and directed.
- Prepare and administer medications per provider orders.
- Maintain complete and accurate log of controlled substances administration.
- Ensure patient charts and logs are completed and maintained in a timely, accurate and thorough manner, including staff signatures and initials where required.
- Assist with the completion and documentation of Quality Control tasks, audits, and other quality assurance/management procedures as assigned.
- Participate in health center staff meetings and emergency drills.
- Assist Health Center Manager (HCM) in the development and implementation of new staff training. Participate in research activities, including recruitment and screening, as appropriate and as needed.
- Establish and maintain IV access as needed.
- Assist provider with routine procedures and emergencies during clinical sessions.
- Participate in maintaining a clean and safe environment.
- Monitor emergency cart inventory and equipment log on a monthly basis for all routine and emergency expired medications and supplies per PPSAT protocol. Report any concerns to HCM or ND.
- Take responsibility to remain informed about family planning methods, abortion options, services offered by PPSAT, and PPSAT protocols, policies, and procedures.
- Establish and maintain IV access.
- Prepare and administer IV medications per provider orders.
- Assess patient during procedure and in recovery per protocols.
- Assist provider with management of complications.
- Use EHR to document consent form completely and appropriately.
- Assist with scheduling visit for patients receiving 72hour consent as needed.
- Triage patient daytime emergency calls to ensure timely response and documents interaction in the EHR.
- Consult with PPSAT clinicians and CMO for guidance on providing medical advice to patients as needed.
What You Bring
- RN license in the state of SC or compact member state
- BLS certification within 90 days of hire
- Maintain ACLS certification if working in a center that provides moderate sedations within 90 days of hire
- Must be able to prioritize
- Good communication and strong organizational skills
- Ability to work independently as well as part of a team
Compensation:
The pay range for this position is $35.00 to $43.40 per hour with a Saturday differential of additional $7.00 per hour. Starting offers are determined by both the candidate's experience and internal equity within the pay grade. PPSAT's compensation philosophy is based in equity and transparency. Built from data driven compensation studies, our positions are placed within a developed pay grade.
If you're passionate about reproductive healthcare and committed to providing compassionate, patient-centered care, we invite you to join our team. Apply today to make a meaningful impact!
A complete application includes a cover letter and resume.
This position requires a background check once a job offer is extended to the final candidate. PPSAT does not discriminate in employment and understands the many barriers candidates may face when applying to jobs. One of those barriers is the criminal justice system and its effects on background checks. We understand that these barriers more often negatively impact BIPOC. A conviction is not an absolute bar to employment. Factors such as the age of the offense, evidence of rehabilitation, the seriousness of violation, and job relatedness are considered in all employment decisions.
Planned Parenthood of South Atlantic Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Statement
At Planned Parenthood of South Atlantic (PPSAT), we embrace diversity, equity, and inclusion and strive to keep it at the core of who we are. We are committed to a diverse workforce that welcomes an array of perspectives, experiences, and backgrounds. We believe that diversity, equity and inclusion in teams, decision-making, policy, practice, and operations contributes to a sense of belonging that benefits our culture, our staff, our patients, and our community. At PPSAT, we are dedicated to learning, reducing and eliminating inequities, and developing best practices to dismantle systemic racism and the complex problems caused by it.
Planned Parenthood South Atlantic is an equal opportunity employer.
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