Float Registered Nurse - Denver Metro Area

Planned Parenthood of the Rocky Mountains•Denver, CO

8h•Onsite

About The Position

As the Registered Nurse you will spend your time in the health center working with the health care team to deliver exceptional patient care in procedural abortions. You will work with a sensitive and vulnerable patient population and be exposed to patients who have experienced trauma. This role supports abortion care through direct clinical triage, patient education, and follow-up, ensuring timely and empathetic support to those navigating abortion services. Planned Parenthood is committed to creating a dynamic work environment that values diversity, equity, inclusion, respect, integrity, customer focus, and innovation. We are committed to creating a welcoming space for all people on our staff, in our health centers, and in our community. We do this by tending to the team, respecting and honoring all people, jumping in, trying and learning, caring for our business, and returning to our mission.

Requirements

Associate's degree in nursing required
Licensed as a registered nurse by the state board of nursing in all applicable states
BLS certified or must obtain within 30 days of hire
ACLS certified
Previous experience with IV therapy, intramuscular injections, venipuncture, patient assessment, medication administration, emergency management, and consultation with advanced practice providers
Previous experience with maintaining regulatory compliance required
Ability to be adaptable and function well in an ever-changing environment
Ability to navigate electronic documentation expectations
Excellent critical thinking and customer service skills
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Excellent prioritization and multi-tasking skills
Ability to work both autonomously and as part of a team

Nice To Haves

Previous experience with abortion care and/or conscious sedation, recovery/post anesthesia care, ambulatory surgery/operating room, labor and delivery, gynecological procedural care, ultrasound in early pregnancy, telephone triage.
Spanish fluency (upon passing test)

Responsibilities

Willingness and ability to travel to any/all PPRM abortion providing health centers to assist in abortion care. The primary locations include, but are not limited to: Denver, CO; Fort Collins, CO; CO Springs, CO; Albuquerque, NM.
Learn basic ultrasound technique for dating purposes per Planned Parenthood policy and procedure with approval and oversight from Clinical Quality Management (QM).
Educate patients about pregnancy and abortion options, procedures, and aftercare, and care for and educate patients experiencing early pregnancy complications.
Educate patients about birth control options.
Screen patient’s medical history and identify information that may impact care.
Provide proper informed consent sessions prior to procedure.
Perform laboratory testing.
Initiate peripheral IV access.
Accurately administer, document, and account for all ordered and indicated medications.
Assist provider with procedural abortions.
Monitor and assess patients during conscious sedation.
Document all patient encounters clearly, accurately, completely, and efficiently.
Examine, identify, and properly dispose of products of conception (POC).
Monitor patients post procedure and post sedation.
Participate in the preparation, utilization, cleaning, processing, and sterilizing of all clinical tools and equipment.
Provide case management and follow up for patients.
Identify events that qualify for an incident reporting and notify management when encountered.
Adhere to the compliance of OSHA, CLIA, and Board of Pharmacy regulations.
Assist with emergency care.
Maintain the integrity of emergency equipment.
Assist with health center administrative duties as needed.
Demonstrate exemplary customer service that respects and honors all people.
Proactively seek a positive outcome with any problems encountered.
Other health center duties as assigned.