Registered Nurse (RN) – Saint Paul, MN

Planned Parenthood North Central States•Saint Paul, MN

3h•$30 - $39•Onsite

About The Position

The Registered Nurse performs routine health center duties for a reproductive and sexual health program within the scope of RN licensure, under the direct supervision of the Health Center Manager. The role provides high-quality patient care and customer service while supporting health center operations. Core activities include reviewing patient histories, performing and processing laboratory tests, providing contraceptive supplies and unbiased education, helping manage inventory, and assisting clinicians as needed. The RN advocates for Planned Parenthood North Central States’ mission and may perform other duties supporting health center operations. The position is full-time at 32 hours per week, with clinic hours Monday through Saturday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. It is hourly and non-exempt, represented by SEIU, and based at 671 Vandalia Street, Saint Paul, Minnesota. The anticipated pay range is $29.80–$39 per hour, depending on experience and qualifications. The role involves patient assessment and triage, laboratory procedures, education and referrals, contraceptive care, emergency response, and, as trained and applicable, procedural support, sedation, ultrasound services, and post-procedure recovery. After six months at a surgical center location, the RN participates in telephonic coverage for services requiring 24-hour emergency call coverage.

Requirements

Active RN license in the state where applying.
Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certificate for healthcare providers.
Hepatitis B vaccination records and titers.
Measles, Mumps, and Rubella (MMR) vaccination records or proof of immunization.
Chicken Pox vaccination records or proof of immunization.
Tetanus shot documentation.
Tuberculosis PPD skin test dated within the past 12 months.

Responsibilities

Interview and screen patients; review histories, document in the electronic medical record, prepare patients for examinations and procedures, assess or triage complaints, and monitor vital signs.
Perform routine laboratory tests, including venipuncture; communicate results, process incoming results, and ensure appropriate follow-up.
Provide factual patient education, including information about FDA-approved birth control methods and unbiased instruction on the patient’s selected method.
Provide non-directive information and education about options following an unintended pregnancy, based on patient needs.
Provide factual, unbiased information to patients seeking abortion and explain differences between medication and surgical abortion.
Refer patients according to protocol, perform follow-up, and ensure complete documentation of care plans.
Follow federal, state, and local laws, including requirements related to mandated reporting, abortion and health care services, and HIPAA.
Provide contraceptive supplies and medications, including injectables; perform venipuncture; and manage medical emergencies according to PPNCS protocols.
Maintain clinic and contraceptive supply inventory, including ordering, stocking, and tracking as assigned.
Communicate PPNCS protocols, policies, and procedures to clinicians and staff as appropriate, and keep clinic, lab, safety, and MS&G manuals current.
Maintain working knowledge of Planned Parenthood policies and procedures and apply them to patient and clinic services.
Supervise nursing functions as delegated by the Health Center Manager or clinician/physician.
Participate in onboarding new employees and cross-training established employees.
Collaborate with and provide coverage at health centers in assigned neighborhoods as needed.
Administer mild and moderate sedation.
Assist physicians with surgical procedures as appropriate, monitor patient stability, and perform macroscopic examination of tissue after procedures.
Perform ultrasound medical services in accordance with PPNCS Medical Standards and Guidelines.
Supervise and assess patients during post-procedure recovery.
Perform other clinical skills within the scope of training and applicable state laws.
After six months of employment at a surgical center location, participate in telephonic coverage for services requiring 24-hour emergency call coverage.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance with equity-based premium tiers.
Free virtual primary care for employees enrolled in a medical plan through NICE Healthcare, including services such as labs, x-rays, physical tests, virtual physical therapy, and medications.
HealthiestYou virtual care for employees outside NICE Healthcare’s network.
Proximal Health provider-access support and a $1,500 tax-free benefit for eligible services with a designated provider.
Employee Assistance Program.
Continued education reimbursement up to $1,000 per year and two paid CEU days.
Flexible Spending Account.
Life insurance.
Eligibility for Federal Student Loan Forgiveness.
Paid time off accruing at 0.05769 per hour worked.
Eight hours of paid volunteer time off annually.
Eight paid federal holidays and two paid floating holidays.
403(b) retirement fund.
Eight weeks of paid parental leave.
Pet insurance.
Bereavement leave.
Earned Extended Leave.
Free Headspace subscription.
Time off to vote.
Employee discounts on electronics, appliances, hotels, gift cards, apparel, cars, fitness memberships, groceries, and selected retailers and service providers.
Start-date flexibility.
Comprehensive paid training, with flexibility in hours per week during training.
Shift differentials for weekend, evening, float/travel, bilingual, and ultrasound work.
Travel reimbursement.
Schedules provided six weeks in advance.
Option to pick up additional shifts, including at locations other than the home clinic.