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)
RN Sign-on Bonus: $3,000 ($1,500 upon hire and $1,500 after 12 months of continuous employment).
Schedule: Full-Time; ~37.5 hours/week; Benefits-Eligible; Non-Exempt
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.
