Planned Parenthood Columbia Willamette (PPCW) is hiring a Registered Nurse to join our Northeast Specialty Services team in Portland, Oregon.Provide compassionate care. Support reproductive freedom. Make a difference in your community.As a Registered Nurse at our Northeast Specialty Services Health Center, you'll work alongside a dedicated clinical team providing reproductive health services, including abortion care and other specialized procedures. You'll help patients feel informed, safe, respected, and supported throughout their care.
This is an opportunity to use your nursing skills in a mission-driven environment where
your work directly helps patients access essential health care.What You'll DoAs a Registered Nurse, you'll provide hands-on clinical care, patient education, and support throughout the patient experience.
On a typical day, you might:
- Assess patient needs, review medical histories, and provide nursing evaluations
- Educate and counsel patients about sexual and reproductive health, contraception, pregnancy options, and abortion care
- Support medication abortion services, including patient education and follow-up
- Assist clinicians with procedural services, including abortion care, vasectomy, and other reproductive health procedures
- Provide nursing care in surgical and recovery settings, including patient monitoring and support during sedation and analgesia
- Administer medications and injections, perform phlebotomy, and establish and remove IV access
- Perform laboratory testing and assist with ultrasound procedures as trained and authorized
- Monitor patients before, during, and after procedures, responding to their physical and emotional needs
- Coordinate referrals, follow-up care, and communication of test results
- Maintain accurate documentation in the electronic health record (EHR)
- Collaborate with clinicians and health center staff to ensure safe, efficient, patient-centered care
- Help maintain clinical standards, patient safety, and a welcoming, nonjudgmental environment
Schedule & LocationThis is a
regular, full-time position (38 hours/week) at our
Northeast Specialty Services Health Center in Portland, Oregon.
DayScheduleMondayOffTuesday7:00am-5:00pmWednesday7:00am-5:00pmThursday7:00am-5:00pmFriday7:00am-5:00pmSaturdayOffSundayOff
This is an
onsite position. Candidates must be able to reliably work the established schedule.
Employees may be requested or required to occasionally work other days (including weekends), hours, and locations to meet operational needs.
No additional language requirement.What We're Looking ForRequired:- Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in Oregon, or appropriate licensure for the state of practice
- Nursing education meeting applicable state licensure requirements
- At least 1-6 months of nursing experience in a medical setting, or equivalent experience
- Strong clinical assessment, communication, and patient education skills
- Ability to perform or develop proficiency in phlebotomy, IV placement and removal, medication administration, and ultrasound procedures
- Ability to provide nursing support during procedural care, sedation, and recovery
- Sound clinical judgment, attention to detail, and strong organizational skills
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively with clinicians and other health center staff
- Commitment to compassionate, inclusive, nonjudgmental reproductive health care
- Support for Planned Parenthood's mission and commitment to patient autonomy
Nice to Have:- Experience in reproductive health, family planning, abortion care, or outpatient procedural services
- Experience in surgical nursing, recovery care, or procedural sedation
- Experience with ultrasound or gynecological procedures
- Familiarity with electronic health records (EHR)
- Bilingual or multilingual skills
Pay & Growth$41.03-$59.77/hourThis 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 room to grow.
Additional pay opportunity:- Bilingual premium: +$1.72/hour for eligible employees who meet PPCW's language proficiency requirements.
Benefits & SupportWe offer a benefits package that supports your health, stability, and growth:
- Paid time off (up to 4 weeks, increases over time)
- 9 paid holidays
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance (for eligible employees)
- 403(b) with 6% employer match
- Free, confidential counseling and support (EAP)
- Ongoing training and professional development
Application TipsPlease 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.
