Recovery Room Nurse (Registered Nurse)

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. 

Learn more: ppsatcareers.org

Planned Parenthood South Atlantic will be closed December 25th, 2024 – January 1st, 2025. During this time, we will continue accepting applications but will not be able to review them. All applications will be reviewed upon our return. We sincerely appreciate your understanding and patience!   

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.  

What's interesting about this job? 

The PPSAT Recovery Room Nurse provides essential care to patients before and after surgical procedures. The Recovery Room Nurse works closely with the Physician and assists them during surgical procedures.  They ensure that the health center teams provide family planning and abortion services in accordance with PPSAT and PPFA polices, protocols, and procedures.   

Who You Are: 

Passionate about reproductive health care and justice. 

Believe sexual health is essential to every person’s overall health, well-being, and happiness. 

Passionate about providing direct patient care in clinical abortion care. 

Firm believer in providing non-judgmental care.  

Experience working across a diverse service area. 

Growth and learning are important to you.   

Schedule:  

Full-time position working 30 to 34 hours per week from Tuesday through Saturday. Dual role of working as a consent and recovery room nurse.

Wednesday 8:30AM to 4:00PM

Thursday 7:30AM to 3:00PM

Friday 7:30AM to 3:00PM

Saturday 7:30AM to 3:00PM

* 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. 

• 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. 
• Maintain ACLS certification. 
• 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 Get:  

Full benefits: medical, dental, and vision  

Health Reimbursement Account  

403B Retirement Plan with matched contributions  

Paid Time Off  

Holiday Pay  

Employee Assistance Program  

Continuing Medical Education tuition  

Compensation:  

The pay range for this position is $33.22 to $39.86 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.

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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