Registered Nurse I - Float

PLANNED PARENTHOOD SOUTHWEST OHIO REGION•Cincinnati, OH

13d•$34 - $0•Onsite

About The Position

The Registered Nurse I provides direct patient care, education, and clinical support in a collaborative reproductive healthcare setting. The role helps patients navigate healthcare decisions and ensures safe, inclusive, high-quality care throughout their experience. Working alongside providers and clinical staff, the nurse contributes to an environment focused on patient dignity, compassion, and clinical excellence. The position includes patient assessment and education before, during, and after procedures; reviewing medical histories and identifying contraindications or special needs; obtaining informed consent; and providing pregnancy options counseling, referrals, and contraceptive counseling. The nurse also prepares recovery-room supplies, medications, and emergency equipment; admits, monitors, recovers, and discharges patients; assists providers during procedures and conscious sedation cases; and responds to complications or emergencies. Additional duties include responding to nurse calls and patient questions, providing post-procedure instructions, coordinating referrals and follow-up appointments, and maintaining clinical documentation. The nurse collaborates with physicians, advanced practice clinicians, and health center staff, supports clinic operations and patient flow, follows clinical standards and procedures, participates in an on-call rotation, and may travel between health center locations as needed. The role is based at the Cincinnati Surgical Center in Cincinnati, Ohio, and pays $34 per hour starting, based on experience.

Requirements

Hold a current Ohio RN license or be able to obtain Ohio licensure before employment.
Be passionate about delivering inclusive, patient-centered healthcare.
Have strong communication, patient education, and critical thinking skills.
Be able to prioritize and manage multiple responsibilities effectively.
Demonstrate sound clinical judgment and professionalism.
Thrive in a collaborative team environment.
Be committed to supporting diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging.
Be comfortable using electronic medical records and clinical technology.
Have reliable transportation and be able to travel between health center locations as needed.

Nice To Haves

Experience in OB/GYN, reproductive healthcare, recovery room, ambulatory surgery, or emergency nursing.
ACLS certification.
Ability to communicate effectively in Spanish and English.
Experience working in a nonprofit or community healthcare setting.
Knowledge of contraceptive technology and reproductive healthcare services.

Responsibilities

Assess, educate, and support patients before, during, and after procedures.
Review medical histories and identify contraindications or special patient needs.
Ensure informed consent is obtained and patients understand their treatment options.
Provide patient education, pregnancy options counseling, and referrals as appropriate.
Support contraceptive counseling and individualized patient care planning.
Prepare and maintain recovery-room supplies, medications, and emergency equipment.
Admit, monitor, recover, and discharge patients.
Assist providers during procedures and conscious sedation cases.
Monitor patient status and respond appropriately to complications or emergencies.
Respond to nurse calls and patient questions.
Provide post-procedure education and follow-up instructions.
Coordinate referrals and follow-up appointments.
Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation.
Collaborate with physicians, advanced practice clinicians, and health center staff to support patient outcomes.
Support efficient clinic operations and patient flow.
Follow PPSWO clinical standards, policies, and procedures.
Participate in the on-call rotation schedule.
Travel between health center locations as needed.