Registered Nurse - Surgical Services

Planned Parenthood of Greater Ohio; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 75,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Paid Parental Leave

Medical 90% employer-paid base medical

Dental

Vision 100% employer paid

Life Insurance 100% employer paid

Long Term/Short Term Disability 100%

401(k) with matching up to 4%

9 paid holidays per year

2 paid floating holidays per year

Bilingual staff language differential

Job summary

Planned Parenthood of Greater Ohio is seeking mission-minded Associates to join us as a full-time Registered Nurse at our East Columbus Surgical Center. You will provide patient care to support high-quality, compassionate care throughout the patient experience, including monitoring, medication administration, charting, and teamwork.

In addition to clinical duties, you will help maintain compliance with medical standards and contribute to the revenue cycle through accurate documentation.

Qualifications

• Ohio Registered Nurse license required.
• OB/GYN experience preferred.
• Med-surg or OR experience preferred but not required.
• Bilingual in Spanish highly desired.
• Strong commitment to quality health care.
• ACLS certification (or willingness to maintain) as needed.

Responsibilities

• Review patient medical history and perform nursing assessments, reporting abnormalities to the clinician.
• Admit and discharge patients from recovery; educate on contraception and aftercare.
• Accurately chart in the electronic health record for all procedures.
• Perform sedation initiation and monitoring, vascular access, and intra-operative care.
• Coordinate surgical patient flow with physicians and staff.
• Maintain inventory and supplies for abortion services and emergency equipment.
• Support QA, regulatory compliance (ODH, CLIA, PPFA), and audit processes.
• Respond to medical emergencies during scheduled hours and provide injections and venipuncture as ordered.
• Foster clear communication with patients, peers, clinic management, clinicians, and administration.

Education

ADN or BSN

Job description

$500 on first pay, $2000 at 6 months, and $2000 at 12 months.

Hiring Incentive: $4,500*

Must still be employed, full/part-time, and in good standing at the time of each payout.

(Please note that amounts will be prorated for part-time hires)

Planned Parenthood of Greater Ohio is seeking mission-minded Associates to join us as a full-time (37.5 per week) Registered Nurse to serve our patients at our East Columbus Surgical Center.

Summary

Provides patient care and support to the healthcare team in the ambulatory surgical center as needed to support efficient high-quality care throughout the patient experience including monitoring, medication administration, patient assessment, accurate charting in the electronic health record, team communication and response to emergencies. Supports the revenue cycle through accurately and effectively documenting procedures and medications.

Union Status: Bargaining Unit Position (OPEIU Local 98)

WHY YOU SHOULD JOIN?

Our Mission and Core Values

We deliver innovative health care, education, and advocacy no matter what.

• Accountable - We take responsibility for our actions and decisions
• Adaptable - We embrace change and remain flexible and resilient
• Collaborative - We work together, valuing diverse perspectives
• Kind - We treat everyone with compassion and respect
• Non-judgmental - We create a safe and inclusive environment
• Solution-oriented - We each operate as champions who look for effective solutions to challenges
• Strategic - We approach our work with a clear vision and thoughtful planning

Benefits

• Paid Time Off
• Paid Parental Leave
• Medical 90% employer-paid base medical plans for single coverage
• Dental
• Vision 100% employer paid
• Life Insurance 100% employer paid
• Accidental Death & Disability 100% employer paid
• Long Term/Short Term Disability 100% employer paid
• 401(k) with matching employer contribution up to 4%
• Nine (9) paid holidays per year
• Two (2) paid floating holidays per year
• Financial incentive program for certified bilingual staff**
• Planned Parenthood respects and honors all people. Qualified associates who are fluent in a needed language (Spanish, Nepali, or Somali, depending on geographic service area) will earn a $1.00 per hour differential for two years following successful examination.

What You Will Do

• In accordance with PPGOH medical protocols, completes appropriate review of medical history and physical assessment, promptly reporting abnormal findings to clinician.
• Admits and releases patients from recovery room. Educates patients on their chosen method of contraception and aftercare instructions.
• Performs timely and accurate charting in the electronic health record.
• Completes appropriate sedation assessment, starts peripheral IVs, administers moderate sedation as directed by the clinician, and monitors sedated patients intra-operatively.
• Coordinates surgical patient flow taking into account the physician on duty and available staff.
• Maintains inventory, supplies and equipment for abortion services including emergency supplies and equipment.
• Performs support of daily inventory count of medication and narcotics, or as required.
• Willing and able to maintain ACLS certification and respond appropriately to medical emergencies, in accordance with PPGOH Medical Standards and Guidelines.
• Assists Clinician and Practice Manager in assuring the abortion services comply with Quality Assurance, Regulatory (ODH, CLIA, PPFA), and OSHA requirements. Maintains surgical services lab and patient logs. Coordinates audits, necessary patient follow-up, and completes necessary surgical service reports.
• Ability to receive and respond to emergency calls from abortion services patients during scheduled work hours.
• Gives injections, i.e. DMPA, and therapeutic medication as ordered by the clinician.
• Performs all necessary lab services including venipuncture.
• Competently performs duties as Sedation and Recovery Nurse.
• Promotes and maintains communication with patients, peers, clinic manager, clinicians, and administration.
• Participates as a team player and promotes team building

What You Will Bring

• ADN or BSN from an accredited school of nursing.
• Current Ohio Registered Nurse license required
• OB/GYN experience preferred; health center experience helpful.
• Med-surg or OR experience preferred but not required
• Bilingual in Spanish highly desired
• Strong commitment to quality health care