Recovery Room Nurse

APPLY LINK: Planned Parenthood South Atlantic - Recovery Room Nurse
As a Recovery Room 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. Your expertise and dedication will directly impact patient well-being and comfort.

Who You Are:

• Passionate about reproductive health care and committed to health equity and justice.
• Believe sexual health is an essential part of overall well-being.
• Dedicated to providing non-judgmental, patient-centered care.
• Experienced in working across diverse communities.
• Motivated by continuous learning and professional growth.

Your Key Responsibilities:

• Provide the state-mandated informed consent to patients seeking abortion in accordance with state law over the phone.
• Assist with scheduling abortion visit for patients receiving 72-hour 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.
• Support the confidentiality of all patients and make them feel comfortable over the phone
• Provide nursing care to patients in the recovery room, following all policies, procedures, and applicable regulations.
• Monitor patients' post-procedure, including vital signs, medication administration, and post-care education.
• Deliver excellent patient service, addressing concerns, educating on services, and providing community resources.
• Offer compassionate education on reproductive and sexual health topics, including birth control, pregnancy options, STI prevention, and safe practices.
• Maintain a well-stocked recovery area, ensuring all necessary supplies, educational materials, and patient care items are available.
• Support health center operations, assisting with preparations, patient education, and medication administration.
• Maintain accurate patient records, including documentation of medications and quality assurance tasks.
• Participate in staff meetings, emergency drills, and new staff training.
• Establish and manage IV access, administer IV medications, and support providers in routine procedures and emergency care.
• Use electronic health records (EHR) for accurate documentation and patient scheduling.
• Assist with triaging patient emergency calls and collaborate with clinicians for medical guidance.

What You Bring:

• RN license in the state of VA or compact member state.
• BLS certification within 90 days of hire.
• ACLS certification if working in a center that provides moderate sedation within 90 days of hire.
• Must be able to prioritize.
• Good communication and strong organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a team.

Work Schedule: This is a part-time role (20 hours or less per week):

Weekly Working Hours: Friday: 8:00 AM – 1:00 PM (every Friday)

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 is completed, and the health center is cleaned.

Compensation:

The pay range for this position is $35.00 to $43.40 per 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.

For a century, Planned Parenthood has been one of the nation's leading providers of excellent, affordable health care for women, men, and young people, and the nation's largest provider of sex education. Planned Parenthood health centers provide contraception, testing and treatment for sexually transmitted infections, and lifesavings cancer screenings. We serve women, men, and young people from every community and income level. Our work has staying power. We serve our communities with non-judgmental, compassionate care, no matter what their circumstances.