Registered Nurse (Part-Time)

Ppsat; Roanoke (VA); On-site; USD 49,593 - 61,992; Part time

Job summary

Planned Parenthood South Atlantic in Roanoke, VA is seeking a part-time Registered Nurse to support recovery-room care around surgical abortion services. You will work with physicians, monitor patients, and ensure compliance with policies and state/federal regulations.

The role emphasizes compassionate, non-judgmental patient education and meticulous documentation, with duties spanning medication administration, post‑care instruction, and coordination of care with the provider on duty.

Qualifications

• Virginia RN license in good standing.
• BLS and ACLS within 90 days of hire.
• Experience delivering recovery-room nursing care.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care in the recovery room per PPSAT policies and regulations.
• Monitor vital signs and administer medications per orders.
• Educate patients on PPSAT services and resources.
• Document patient charts accurately and promptly.
• Assist with abortion and related procedures and post‑care instructions.
• Maintain supplies and manage controlled substances log.
• Participate in audits, drills, and team meetings.
• Ensure patient confidentiality and high-quality care.

Skills

RN license VA

BLS certification

ACLS certification

Vital signs monitoring

Patient care

Communication

Education

Registered Nurse degree or diploma

Job description

Why This Role Matters

As a Registered Nurse, you play a vital role in providing compassionate, high-quality care to patients before and after surgical procedures. Working closely with physicians, you will support surgical procedures and ensure that our health center delivers family planning and abortion services in accordance with established policies, protocols, and procedures.

Position Details

Location: Roanoke, VA

Schedule: Part‑time position working 20 hours or less a week

• Thursday: 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
• Friday: 7:30 AM – 4:00 PM

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care to patients in the recovery room in accordance with all PPSAT policies and procedures, and applicable state and federal regulations.
• Assist and monitor patients in the recovery room, including taking vital signs, administering medication, giving verbal and written after‑care instructions, and reporting signs or symptoms of post‑abortion complications to the provider on duty.
• Provide excellent customer service, eliciting client needs, and educating clients on PPSAT services and community resources.
• Provide education in a non‑judgmental manner to patients by supporting and providing information on reproductive and sexual health issues, including birth control methods, pregnancy options (including abortion), STI/HIV, and safer sex.
• Maintain the recovery room stocked with necessary supplies such as snacks, drinks, pads, brochures, and PPSAT consent/patient education sheets.
• Prepare and administer medications per provider orders; maintain a 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.
• Participate in routine audits and other quality assurance/management procedures as assigned.
• Participate in health center staff meetings and emergency drills.
• Assist provider and patient during abortion and medical procedures, including administering medications per provider orders, monitoring patient vital signs, and completing all required documentation per PPSAT protocol.
• Monitor emergency cart inventory and equipment log monthly for all routine and emergency expired medications and supplies per PPSAT protocol, and report any concerns to HCM or ND.
• Remain informed about family planning methods, abortion options, services offered by PPSAT, and PPSAT protocols, policies, and procedures.
• PPSAT After Hours Call System for Abortion Services Duties:
  • Take patient emergency calls from answering service, contact patients and document interactions in EHR.
  • Consult with PPSAT clinicians and CMO for guidance on providing medical advice to patients as needed.
  • Support the confidentiality of patients and make them feel comfortable over the phone.
• PPSAT Daytime Emergency Call Duties:
  • Triage patient daytime emergency calls to ensure timely response and document interaction in the EHR.
  • Consult with PPSAT clinicians and CMO for guidance on providing medical advice to patients as needed.
  • Support the confidentiality of all patients and make them feel comfortable over the phone.
• NC 72‑hour Consents Duties:
  • Provide the North Carolina state‑mandated informed consent in person to patients seeking abortion in accordance with state law.
  • Ensure that all consent documentation is complete, accurate, and signed by all required parties.
  • Assist with scheduling abortion appointments for patients receiving 72‑hour consent as needed.
  • Consult with PPSAT clinicians and CMO for guidance on providing medical advice to patients as needed.
  • Support the confidentiality of all patients and make them feel comfortable over the phone.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse, passionate about reproductive healthcare and committed to high‑quality healthcare access.
• Belief that 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.
• Motivated by continuous learning and professional growth.
• RN license in the state of VA or a compact member state.
• BLS certification within 90 days of hire.
• ACLS certification within 90 days of hire.
• Ability to prioritize tasks.
• Good communication and strong organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a team.
• Background check required once a job offer is extended.
• Commitment to maintaining an inclusive, non‑judgmental care environment for all patients.

What You Get

• Exciting, mission‑driven environment.
• The opportunity to work with a trusted leader in affordable, high‑quality health care.
• Knowledge of knowing you are advocating for inclusive, non‑judgmental care for all.

Compensation

The hiring range for this position is $36.00 to $45.00 per hour with a Saturday differential of an additional $7.00 per hour.

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 in the future.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Planned Parenthood South Atlantic is an equal opportunity employer.

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.