Nurse/APC Fellow, Medical Services

Planned Parenthood Federation of America Inc.; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 28,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

Planned Parenthood Federation of America seeks a Nurse Fellow - Medical Services for September 2026 through August 2027. This telecommuter opportunity offers a 12-month, part-time fellowship with up to 15 hours per week, including possible evening and weekend hours.

You will work with clinicians, RNs, and administrative staff to support PPFA Medical Standards & Guidelines and related trainings. Responsibilities include planning and delivering learning opportunities, supporting the National

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in an accredited undergraduate nursing program through at least August 2027 or currently enrolled in an accredited graduate clinician program through at least August 2027.
• Experience: at least two years of employment experience.
• Comfort with technology and with learning new technologies.
• Excellent computer skills as this position will require use of Google Suite, Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe Pro, Asana, Smartsheet, and webinar platforms, among others.
• Knowledge of communicating with diverse groups, working with a multicultural workforce, and exhibiting sensitivity and appreciation of cultural differences is required.
• Must be a self-starter with ability to work with remote supervision.
• Must have good oral and written communication skills.
• Must be able to perform literature searches.
• Must be detail-oriented.
• Must be flexible.
• Must have excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Must be comfortable working with telecommuters.
• Must recognize the value of diversity and maintain relationships with staff and external audiences that respect individual dignity.

Responsibilities

• Participates in the planning, designing, delivery, and evaluation of learning opportunities to enhance affiliate delivery of care and/or implementation of the PPFA MS&Gs.
• Assists in supporting the work of the PPFA National Medical Committee (NMC), including planning, execution, and evaluation of its in-person meeting.
• Reviews, edits, and creates trainings and resources to enhance affiliate understanding and implementation of the PPFA MS&Gs.
• Assists in supporting the PPFA Clinical Advisory Committee (CAC), including planning for and participating in quarterly CAC meetings and supporting CAC membership process.
• Participates in continuing education (CME/CE) application processes.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Effective communication

Team collaboration

Self-motivation

Tech-savvy

Telecommuting comfortable

Education

Undergraduate nursing program (through Aug 2027)

Graduate clinician program (through Aug 2027)

Tools

Google Suite

Microsoft Office

Adobe Pro

Asana

Smartsheet

Webinar platforms

Job description

Planned Parenthood is the nation’s leading provider and advocate of high-quality, affordable sexual and reproductive health care for all people, as well as the nation’s largest provider of sex education. Planned Parenthood organizations serve all people with care and compassion, with respect, and without judgment, striving to create equitable access to health care. Through health centers, programs in schools and communities, and online resources, Planned Parenthood is a trusted source of reliable education and information that allows people to make informed health decisions. We do all this because we care passionately about helping people lead healthier lives.

Planned Parenthood Federation of America (PPFA) is a 501(c)(3) charitable organization that supports the independently incorporated Planned Parenthood affiliates, which operate non-profit health centers across the U.S. PPFA also works to educate the public on and advocate for issues of sexual and reproductive health.

Planned Parenthood Federation of America (PPFA) seeks a Nurse Fellow - Medical Services for September 2026 through August 2027. This job reports to the National Director, Medical Services on the Medical Services Team in the Care and Access Division of PPFA. The Medical Services Team is dedicated to supporting Planned Parenthood affiliates in the delivery of high-quality health care.

We invite you to explore the PPFA Medical Services Student Nurse/APC Fellowship, an employment and learning experience for students in an undergraduate nursing program or graduate nursing/APC students. During this telecommuter opportunity, you'll be a member of an interdisciplinary health care team and work alongside clinicians, RNs, and administrative professionals at PPFA. You will also have access to clinical resources and to PPFA-sponsored continuing education activities, professional development activities, and networking opportunities.

The PPFA Medical Services Student Nurse/APC Fellowship is a paid 12-month part-time program running from September 2026 through August 2027, providing opportunities to gain valuable clinical support skills and experience. The fellow will typically work up to 15 hours per week, with scheduling flexibility based on student needs, including the ability to work evening and weekend hours. Weekday daytime hours will occasionally be required, which will be discussed and arranged with the supervisor. We understand that you are a student first, and that your schedule will change throughout the program.

Purpose:

Provide support to the Medical Services Team to increase quality, safety, equity, and consistency of affiliate clinical care through the enhancement of production processes, integration, and implementation and training programs related to PPFA Medical Standards & Guidelines (MS&Gs). Learn about and contribute to clinical support and administrative activities necessary to support frontline Planned Parenthood affiliate staff in their delivery of patient care.

Engagement:

• Regularly collaborates with all staff within the Medical Services Team and the broader Care and Access Division at PPFA.
• May interact with staff of all levels in other departments and divisions, and at affiliates, as well as a wide variety of professionals and professional organizations external to Planned Parenthood.

Delivery:

Under the direction of the National Director, Medical Services:

• Participates in the planning, designing, delivery, and evaluation of learning opportunities to enhance affiliate delivery of care and/or implementation of the PPFA MS&Gs. This may include federation-wide virtual and live activities such as the PPFA Care & Access Health Care Summit and the Care Collective webinar series.
• Assists in supporting the work of the PPFA National Medical Committee (NMC), including the planning, execution, and evaluation of its in-person meeting.
• Reviews, edits, and creates trainings and resources to enhance affiliate understanding and implementation of the PPFA MS&Gs. This may include patient education materials and updating FAQs about PPFA clinical practice guidelines.
• Assists in supporting the PPFA Clinical Advisory Committee (CAC), including planning for and participating in the quarterly CAC meetings and supporting the CAC membership process.
• Participates in continuing education (CME/CE) application processes.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSAs):

• Education/Credentials: Currently enrolled in an accredited undergraduate nursing program through at least August 2027 or currently enrolled in an accredited graduate clinician program through at least August 2027.
• Experience: at least two years of employment experience.
• Comfort with technology and with learning new technologies.
• Excellent computer skills as this position will require use of Google Suite, Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe Pro, Asana, Smartsheet, and webinar platforms, among others.
• Knowledge of communicating with diverse groups, working with a multicultural workforce, and exhibiting sensitivity and appreciation of cultural differences is required.
• Must be a self-starter with ability to work with remote supervision.
• Must have good oral and written communication skills.
• Must be able to perform literature searches.
• Must be detail-oriented.
• Must be flexible.
• Must have excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Must be comfortable working with telecommuters.
• Must recognize the value of diversity and maintain relationships with staff and external audiences that respect individual dignity.

$25 - $25 an hour

Travel: None required, though optional travel to 1-2 meetings may be possible

Planned Parenthood cultural ethos, "In This Together", reflects our commitment to building a workplace culture that fosters belonging, promotes learning throughout the employee lifecycle, and recognizes individual contributions to our mission.

Planned Parenthood Federation of America participates in the E-Verify program. Planned Parenthood Federation of America is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to maintaining a non-discriminatory work environment, and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Planned Parenthood Federation of America is committed to creating a dynamic work environment that values diversity and inclusion, respect and integrity, customer focus, and innovation.