Registered Nurse (RN) - Colorado Springs, CO

Planned Parenthood of the Rocky Mountains • Colorado Springs, CO

4d • Onsite

About The Position

Planned Parenthood of the Rocky Mountains is hiring a Registered Nurse in Colorado Springs, Colorado. This role supports abortion care through direct clinical triage, patient education, and follow-up, providing timely and empathetic support to patients navigating abortion services. The position is represented by SEIU, Local 105, and governed by a collective bargaining agreement. Applicants must complete a Pre-Hire RN Skills Self-Assessment along with the application.

The nurse assists with abortion procedures and related patient care, including screening medical histories, providing procedure and aftercare education, initiating IV access, monitoring patients during IV sedation and post-operatively, and supporting emergency care. The role also includes laboratory testing, documentation, medication accountability, regulatory compliance, health center upkeep, and serving as a resource for non-medical staff. Participation in abortion services may include referrals, information, education, counseling, performing, and scheduling.

The schedule is approximately 28.5–35 hours per week. The listed schedule is Monday through Wednesday, 8 a.m.–6 p.m., and every other Saturday, 8 a.m.–3 p.m. Flexibility to work weekdays, evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed is preferred. The salary range is $38.00–$39.08 per hour for RN I and $39.08–$52.99 per hour for RN II, including a $2 per hour travel differential. Spanish fluency, upon passing a test, adds $2.25 per hour. The role offers medical, vision, and dental coverage; extended mental health coverage; accrued paid time off and sick time; 401(k)/Safe Harbor contributions; tuition reimbursement for qualifying degrees and certificates; a clinical ladder program; an Employee Assistance Program; WorkLife Partnership; and paid family and parental leave.

Patient-facing employees must either have a COVID-19 vaccine or wear a mask at all times beginning November 1, and must either have a flu shot or wear a mask during patient/community contact or while in a health center from November 1 through April 30 each year. Proof of vaccination must be uploaded upon hire. A background check is required.

Requirements

• Active registered nurse state license.
• BLS certification.
• ACLS certification; if offered the position, proof of active ACLS must be submitted at least 9 calendar days before the start date.
• Experience with IV therapy or IV certification.
• At least one year of nursing experience is identified as part of the ideal candidate profile.
• RN II eligibility requires at least one year of periprocedural experience, procedural abortion care, or ultrasound nursing experience.
• Complete the Pre-Hire RN Skills Self-Assessment with the application.
• For patient-facing employees, have a COVID-19 vaccine or wear a mask at all times beginning November 1.
• For employees working directly with patients, the community, or in a health center, have a flu shot or wear a mask during patient/community contact or while in the health center from November 1 through April 30 each year.
• Upload required COVID-19 and flu vaccination proof upon hire, if vaccinated.
• Pass a background check.

Nice To Haves

• Conscious sedation experience.
• Ultrasound experience.
• Experience assisting in abortion procedures.
• At least one year of nursing experience.
• Periprocedural nursing experience, procedural abortion care, or ultrasound nursing experience for RN II placement.
• Spanish fluency (additional pay upon passing a test).
• Ability to work a flexible schedule that includes weekdays, evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed.

Responsibilities

• Assist physicians with abortion procedures.
• Perform laboratory testing.
• Assist with emergency care.
• Screen clients’ medical histories.
• Provide clients with basic information and education about procedures, aftercare, and birth control.
• Document all client encounters completely, clearly, and in a timely manner.
• Initiate IV access.
• Examine, identify, and properly dispose of products of conception.
• Monitor clients receiving IV sedation.
• Monitor clients post-operatively.
• Maintain the integrity of emergency equipment.
• Assist medical assistants and support follow-up appointments.
• Act as a resource for non-medical staff.
• Administer and account for controlled medications.
• Assist with compliance with OSHA, CLIA, and Board of Pharmacy regulations.
• Assist with routine health center upkeep.
• Provide excellent customer service to internal and external customers and work toward positive outcomes when problems arise.
• Complete additional responsibilities delegated by the center manager to support health center operations.
• Participate in abortion services, including referrals, information, education, counseling, performing, and scheduling.

Benefits

• Medical, vision, and dental coverage.
• Extended mental health coverage.
• Accrued paid time off and sick time.
• 401(k)/Safe Harbor contributions, with the employer contributing up to 3% of pay to the 401(k) after one year of service.
• Tuition reimbursement for qualifying degrees and certificates.
• Clinical ladder program supporting professional development and skill expansion.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• WorkLife Partnership.
• Paid family leave and paid parental leave.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed