• Job Description

  Req#: 391

  NESS - Registered Nurse I

  3727 NE Martin Luther King Jr Blvd, Portland, OR 97212, USA Req #391

  Wednesday, February 21, 2024

  Planned Parenthood Columbia Willamette (PPCW) is hiring a Registered Nurse to join our Northeast Specialty Services team!
  
  When you work for Planned Parenthood, you make a difference in the lives of those we serve by affirming the human right to reproductive health care and freedom. Our mission is to provide, promote, and protect access to sexual and reproductive health care. PPCW is the largest non-profit family planning and reproductive rights organization in Oregon and Southwest Washington.

  At PPCW, Registered Nurses are responsible for providing quality nursing care in Family Planning and Abortion Services. RN's provide a variety of reproductive health care information and services to patients in an effective, efficient and nonjudgmental manner. You will perform patient evaluations and coordinate lab tests based on patient findings and current standing orders.

  Essential Duties:

  • Educates patients regarding issues related to sexuality, sexually transmitted infections including HIV, birth control, pregnancy, pregnancy options, reproductive health, abortion (surgical and medication), and permanent sterilization.
  • Performs routine medical care duties such as recording patient history, evaluating history for problems, investigating history of problem, and compiling other relevant background information.
  • Evaluates patient needs, may perform limited physical and gynecological examinations under standing orders from the Medical Director; and assists Clinicians with the planning and implementation of patient treatment. May perform laboratory tests such as urine dipstick, hematocrit, HIV testing, and pregnancy testing, and either forwards the results to other licensed providers or relays the information to the patient.
  • Participates in the referral/follow-up process of abnormal pap smears, positive STI tests or other abnormal lab tests.
  • Gives IM injections and performs phlebotomy.
  • Participates in the medication abortion program and surgical services program(s) for the health center.

  Compensation : Starting rate of pay is $39.04 per hour or more depending upon experience. Bilingual premium pay is $1.63 per hour. Annual step increases are determined by the Collective Bargaining Agreement.

  Benefits :

  • Up to 4 weeks of paid time off
  • 9 paid holidays
  • 403b retirement account with matching
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage at no (or low) cost to the employee
  • Employee referral bonuses
  • Ongoing professional development and continuing education opportunities
  • Public Service Loan Forgiveness Eligibility
  • HRSA Nurse Corps Loan Repayment for eligible positions and sites
  • Access to group life insurance, disability insurance and other supplemental benefits

  Schedule : 38 hours per week

  Tuesday	Wednesday	Thursday	Friday
  7 am – 5 pm	7 am – 5 pm	7 am – 5 pm	7 am – 5 pm

  Position Details: This is a union represented, hourly, nonexempt position.

  
  Minimum Qualifications :

  • Requires education commensurate with state statute licensure requirements for practice capacity as a Registered Nurse in the state where practicing (Oregon and/or Washington).
  • Must comply with licensure requirements for practice capacity and have current license in practicing state(s) with 1-6 months experience in medical capacity, or equivalent.
  • Professional, positive attitude with proven ability to contribute effectively to highly functioning work teams required as it a commitment to Planned Parenthood, its philosophy and goals.
  • Bilingual RNs must be fluent in the language evidenced by successful passing of the internal exam

  Planned Parenthood Columbia Willamette is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to maintaining a non-discriminatory work environment. We do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, national origin, marital status, age, mental or physical disability, genetic information, application for workers’ compensation benefits, use of statutory protected leave, veteran or military status, pregnancy, union activity, or any other characteristic or status protected by applicable federal, state or local laws. Planned Parenthood is committed to creating a dynamic work environment that values diversity and inclusion, respect and integrity, customer focus, and innovation.

  Other details

  • Job Family Patient Services
  • Pay Type Hourly

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• About the company

  Planned Parenthood Columbia Willamette (PPCW) is the largest non-profit family planning and reproductive rights organization in Oregon and Southwest Washington.

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