Registered Nurse (Float)

Planned Parenthood of Greater New York; New York (NY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Planned Parenthood of Greater New York (PPGNY) seeks a compassionate and committed Registered Nurse (RN) to provide comprehensive reproductive health care including family planning and abortion services. This role offers the chance to impact community health positively while working alongside a diverse interdisciplinary team dedicated to advancing health equity.

Benefits

Generous PTO and holiday schedule

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

401(k) Retirement Plan

Disability insurance options

Flexible hours during peak times

Qualifications

• Commitment to PPGNY’s mission of health equity.
• Demonstrated ability to build trust across diverse communities.
• Experience in providing patient-centered, non-judgmental care.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct nursing care throughout the abortion care continuum.
• Maintain clinical skills and competencies required by PPGNY.
• Participate in quality control initiatives.

Skills

Communication

Compassion

Cultural Responsiveness

Education

Current NYS RN License

Job description

At Planned Parenthood of Greater New York (PPGNY), our greatest strengths are the employees who empower every individual with the information, resources, and care they need to live happy, healthy lives.

Picture yourself here: We are a team of trusted health care providers, educators, and fierce advocates committed to advancing equity and improving health outcomes in communities that face systemic barriers to quality, innovative sexual and reproductive health services—including birth control, pregnancy testing, emergency contraception, cancer screenings, STI testing and treatment, HIV testing and prevention, transgender hormone therapy, wellness exams, crisis counseling, and financial counseling. PPGNY also proudly provides compassionate, nonjudgmental abortion services.

When you join PPGNY as a Registered Nurse (RN), you will provide direct clinical care across a full spectrum of sexual and reproductive health services, including family planning, abortion care, colposcopy, and LEEP. As a key member of the interdisciplinary team, this role requires flexibility to rotate across PPGNY health centers. You will practice within the full scope of New York State RN licensure and in accordance with PPGNY standards of care.

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

SRH Clinical Care and ICA Patient Care (90%)

• Review the patient health history for completeness and record findings. Alert APC regarding critical information about the patient’s chief complaint, history of present illness, and other current or past medical or social problems.
• Provide care to patients receiving family planning, abortion, colposcopy, LEEP, and other GYN services according to PPGNY medical policies and procedures under the direction of APC or physician.
• Provide direct nursing care throughout the abortion care continuum—pre-procedure, intra-procedure, and post-procedure—including preparation, continuous monitoring, and recovery. Assist in the procedure room and recovery area, ensuring clinical stability and emotional support for patients. Administer and monitor medications used to induce sedation in accordance with PPGNY protocols and RN scope of practice. Ensure safe, timely documentation, patient education, and post-sedation evaluation.
• Accurately document and administer medications as ordered by the provider and provide associated teaching.
• Document competently in the electronic medical record using the correct PPGNY templates and forms.
• Arrange for interpreters for patients with communication barriers.
• Collaborate with members of a multi-disciplinary health care team & provide care within New York State RN scope of practice.
• Assist in promoting optimum center operations, excellent patient service, and compliance with agency and funding source policies and regulations.
• Participate in health center/affiliate efforts to achieve established goals for productivity.
• Adhere to affiliate goals and policies on professionalism, wait time in-clinic and on the phone, and the system for addressing client complaints.
• Assist in the orientation and training of new RN/LPN or unlicensed medical personnel on the center team as needed.
• Perform other educational and experience related duties as required.
• Assist in abortion services in various functions including abortion counseling.
• Provide health education and nursing care related to family planning, reproductive health, abortion services, transgender health services, and STIs to all clients.
• Provide accurate patient-centered, non-judgmental education according to MS&G and signs informed consent related to visits.
• Perform laboratory tests as ordered, complete laboratory requisitions, and package labs for transport according to PPGNY lab procedures. Perform daily controls per lab protocols.
• Follow all safety and security procedures and guidelines.
• Participate in agency infection prevention and quality control initiatives and protocols.
• Notify patients of laboratory results and educate regarding clinician plan for follow-up.
• Screen and follow up on patient phone calls in collaboration with center APC or PPGNY physicians.

Maintenance of Clinical Skills and Competencies (10%)

• Maintain licensure, certifications, and competencies in abortion care and reproductive health as required by PPGNY, PPFA, NYS DOH. Participate in regular competency checks and training for all new services, tests, and skills as assigned. Perform and maintain job duties within scope of practice based on RN competencies, NYS Licensure, BLS, ACLS, PPFA Privileging, and/or specific education and training.

Core Competencies

• A demonstrated commitment to PPGNY’s mission related to bodily autonomy, health equity, and gender and racial justice.
• A demonstrated commitment to learning about and enhancing practices related to racial equity and its impact on healthcare systems.
• Strong relationship building and communication skills, including an ability to work and build trust across cultural differences related to race, class, age, gender, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, religion, ethnicity, national origin or ability; and to reflect on one’s personal identity with humility.
• Ability to provide compassionate, non-judgmental, and culturally responsive care across diverse identities; demonstrates a deep sense of accountability to patient experience.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Current NYS RN License

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Proficiency in other languages preferred
• Prior Planned Parenthood employment
• Prior health care employment

TYPICAL PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Requires prolonged sitting and repetitive tasks including use of a computer. Frequent standing, walking, bending. Must be able to walk up and down stairs. Requires lifting or moving of patients/supplies/equipment. Visual acuity sufficient to perform frequent work on a computer screen and review printed reports and other materials. Requires the ability to hear and to communicate orally with others. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, and filing cabinets, and medical equipment and will require reaching, grasping, pushing, and pulling.

TYPICAL WORKING CONDITIONS

• This job operates in a professional office environment. Potential exposure to communicable diseases and other conditions in a health center environment. May require travel to other health centers, sometimes in inclement weather. Requires flexible schedule and during peak activity periods, working in excess of 7.5 hours per day and/or 37.5 hours per week.

Schedule

• Tuesday - Saturday

$61.08 - $61.08 an hour

PPGNY's benefits package includes:

• Generous PTO and holiday schedule
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage options for you and eligible dependents
• FSA, HSA, and pre-tax reimbursement funds
• Short- and Long-Term Disability, Free Basic Life and AD&D
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with Safe Harbor contributions after 1 year of employment

All positions at PPGNY require:

• Proof of immunization or immunity to certain communicable diseases (including influenza during the flu season and Covid-19) and testing for tuberculosis. These certifications are required by the NYC DOHMH Health Code, NYSDOH, and OSHA.

Planned Parenthood of Greater New York (PPGNY) is a leading provider, educator, and advocate of sexual and reproductive health care in New York State. PPGNY is proud to provide a wide range of family planning services at our brick-and-mortar health centers and mobile care units. We care for everyone regardless of their immigration status, zip code, or ability to pay. PPGNY’s education and outreach programs are backed by medically accurate, evidence-based information that allows people to make informed decisions about their health and future. As a voice for reproductive freedom, PPGNY supports legislation and policies that ensure all New Yorkers have access to the full range of reproductive health care and education.

At PPGNY, we provide the absolute best care to our patients and our communities through innovative health care delivery and education programming. We care for everyone who walks through our doors, regardless of insurance, ability to pay, or immigration status. As a leading voice for reproductive freedom, PPGNY fiercely advocates for policies to ensure that all New Yorkers will have access to the full range of reproductive health care services and information.

PPGNY is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion. We believe we are most impactful when people with a wide range of backgrounds, experiences, and identities come together with a common purpose. We encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply.