Clinical Nurse; WA; _Health Center

Why Planned Parenthood?

Working at Planned Parenthood Great Northwest, Hawaiʻi, Alaska, Indiana, Kentucky provides an opportunity to contribute to our powerful mission and perform meaningful work.

The Clinical Nurse provides both direct patient care and patient care coordination. In collaboration with advanced practice clinicians, physicians, anesthesia staff, and health center leadership, the clinical nurse will support the delivery of comprehensive sexual and reproductive health services, including abortion care. Responsibilities include pre‑procedural health screening and sedation risk assessment, management of pre‑ and post‑procedure recovery room, monitoring patients before, during, and after sedation, administering medications under the direction of licensed staff, and directly assisting in abortion procedures to ensure safe, compassionate, and high‑quality care.

• Assess medical history and appropriateness for out‑patient care
• Assess sedation and anesthesia risk
• Coordinate care for patients requiring pre‑procedure planning
• Assist physician or advanced practice clinician in procedure room as necessary
• Observe vital signs and record patient’s condition in pre‑operative/procedure/recovery room
• Administer medications according to standing orders and/or in collaboration with licensed staff
• Document in the electronic medical record
• Start IVs
• Give after‑care instructions and discharge patients with appropriate documentation
• Assist in transfers/emergency care as directed
• Perform ultrasound training and duties as assigned (may include intra‑operative procedural guidance)
• Perform blood draws, point‑of‑care testing, and other lab duties as assigned
• Provide patient education on contraception, sexually transmitted diseases, HIV prevention and treatment, pregnancy options, gender‑affirming hormone care, or abortion services, and other medically accurate information

• Minimum one year of experience in sexual and reproductive health care, preferably with abortion care exposure
• Current Washington registered nursing license with willingness to be licensed in other states as needed
• Maintain all licensure and certification up to date and provide a copy to the affiliate
• Proficient in IV placement
• CPR and BLS certification required
• ACLS certification, as per state requirements

• Knowledge of quality assurance and risk management standards
• Bilingual English/Spanish a plus
• Travel to multiple affiliate locations may be required

$39.02 – $68.03 per hour

Full‑time (Everett and Central District). This is a union role – United Food Workers and Commercial 3000.

This position is eligible for PPGNHAIK benefits. A comprehensive benefits plan includes medical, dental, vision, retirement, paid time off, short and long‑term disability, and life insurance.

All new hires are strongly recommended to have the COVID‑19 vaccination, including boosters. New hires between September and April must present proof of a current flu shot.

• Adhere to our code of conduct, policies, procedures, and protocols
• Demonstrate a high degree of professionalism
• Support and model customer service standards
• Value continuous learning and seek ongoing training and development

PPGNHAIK is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Equal opportunity is provided to all employees and applicants on the basis of their ability and competence without unlawful discrimination on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, national origin, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, religion, protected veteran status, marital status, age, disability, or any other status protected by applicable state or federal law.