Recovery Room/Consent Nurse

Planned Parenthood South Atlantic; Winston-Salem (NC); On-site; USD 48,000 - 61,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision care

403(b) retirement

Job summary

Planned Parenthood South Atlantic is seeking a Recovery Room Nurse in North Carolina. The role supports patients before and after surgical procedures, working closely with physicians to ensure safe recovery and adherence to PPSAT and PPFA policies.

You will provide non-judgmental patient education on birth control methods, abortion options, STI/HIV, and safer sex. The position requires an RN license, ACLS certification, and experience in recovery care.

Qualifications

• RN licensed nurse with ACLS certification and commitment to reproductive healthcare.
• Experience providing patient care in recovery settings and after procedures.
• Knowledge of contraception options, abortion options, and safer sex education.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care to patients in recovery in line with PPSAT policies and state/federal regs.
• Monitor patients, document vitals, administer meds, and give aftercare instructions.
• Educate patients on PPSAT services and resources in a non-judgmental manner.
• Maintain accurate logs for controlled substances and patient charts.
• Assist with staff training, quality control, and emergency drills.

Skills

ACLS certification

RN license

Vital signs monitoring

IV administration

Non-judgmental patient care

Education

Nursing degree

Tools

EHR system

Job description

Our doors are open—and so are our opportunities.

Planned Parenthood South Atlantic is a mission-driven organization committed to providing high-quality, inclusive, and non-judgmental sexual and reproductive healthcare to people of all genders, sexual orientations, races, religions, abilities, ethnicities, and cultural backgrounds. When you join our team, you become part of a compassionate, dedicated workforce that makes a meaningful impact in the lives of our patients and communities every day.

Our culture of belonging is brought to life through clearly defined Workplace Values and Service Standards that guide how we work, support one another, and serve our patients. These shared principles connect us as one team across all locations and roles, creating a workplace where purpose, collaboration, and respect are at the center of everything we do.

If you are passionate about advancing equitable healthcare and want your work to truly matter, we invite you to grow your career with us.

Learn more: ppsatcareers.org

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.

WhoYouAre:

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 providingnon-judgmental care.

Experience working across a diverse service area.

Growth and learning are important to you.

What You’ll Do (but not limited to):

• 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.T
• Take responsibility to remain informed about family planning methods, abortion options, services offered by PPSAT, and PPSAT protocols, policies, and procedures.
• Maintain ACLS certification.
• Assess patient during procedure and in recovery per protocols.
• Assist provider with management of complications.
• Provide the North Carolina state-mandated informed consent to patients seeking abortion in accordance with state law.
• Use EHR to document consent form completely and appropriately.
• Assist with scheduling abortion 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.

Schedule:

Full time position working 30 to 34 hours per week.

Monday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM (Remote)

Tuesday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Wednesday: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Thursday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM (Remote)

Friday: 7:30 AM - 3:00 PM

Please note that work schedule reflects the clinic schedule, and actual hours worked may vary due to day-to-day operations. All staff are expected to remain at the health center until all patients are checked out, documentation iscompleted,and the health center is cleaned.

What You Get:

• Full benefits: medical,dental, andvision
• 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$35.00 to $43.40per hour. If working on a Saturday, you will receive a differential of an 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.

Work Authorization & Sponsorship

Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States. Due to pre-approved budget allocations, we are unable to provide or assume sponsorship for employment visas (including, but not limited to, H-1B, O-1, or TN status) for this position. We will not consider candidates who need employer sponsorship now or who will need it in the future.

No phone calls please.