Planned Parenthood Federation of America

Provide reproductive health care and education

Full-Time Registered Nurse

Nursing & Frontline Patient CareConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeBoston, MA, USA$36.67 /hrIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

A current, unrestricted Massachusetts Registered Nurse license is required.
Current CPR certification is required.
The role requires the ability to stand for approximately 95% of the workday, lift up to 30 pounds unassisted, and bend, reach, and stock clinical supplies.
The role requires a commitment to health equity, patient autonomy, and trauma-informed care.
The role requires strong interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills and the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, team-based clinical environment.

Responsibilities

Provide high-quality, patient-centered nursing care across family planning, abortion care, recovery room services, on-call nursing, and centralized follow-up services in accordance with PPLM protocols, organizational policies, and professional nursing standards.
Ensure compliance with applicable federal, state, and local requirements, including HIPAA Privacy and Security, OSHA, CLIA, Title X, CDC, DEA, and Massachusetts Department of Public Health requirements.
Collaborate with health center staff to support safe, equitable, and inclusive reproductive health care.
Serve as a clinical role model and supervising resource for health care assistants, volunteers, and interns while fostering a respectful, team-based work environment.
Perform patient admissions, assessments, counseling, and discharge, and set up and clean the recovery room in accordance with protocols and standing orders.
Administer and dispense prescribed non-controlled medications according to provider orders and standing orders.
Assess and manage expected and unexpected post-procedure outcomes in coordination with providers and Screening Registered Nurses.
Perform venipuncture and point-of-care testing according to standing orders.
Insert and remove intravenous catheters.
Provide Registered Nurse-led family planning visits, including injection-based services.
Respond to triage-related nursing tasks.
Support medication abortion care by preparing encounters, providing contraceptive, sexually transmitted infection, and abortion counseling, and dispensing prescribed medications under standing orders.
Participate in the after-hours Registered Nurse call rotation, approximately two to six shifts per month.
Conduct clinical audits as needed based on health center needs and Registered Nurse skill level.
Maintain current knowledge of nursing best practices and regulatory requirements.
Perform other duties as assigned in support of patient care and clinic operations.

Desired Qualifications

A Bachelor of Science in Nursing is preferred.
Clinical experience in sexual and reproductive health is preferred.

Salary Range: 36.67 to 36.67 (Currency: USD) (Pay period: per-hour-wage)

About Us

Planned Parenthood League of Massachusetts (PPLM) is the state’s leading provider of sexual and reproductive health care, nationally recognized for education and research. Our mission: ensure everyone in Massachusetts has access to compassionate, judgment-free care and education. We operate four health centers and offer telehealth statewide as part of a network of 600 Planned Parenthood affiliates nationwide.

Position Summary

The Registered Nurse (RN) provides high‑quality, patient‑centered nursing care across a range of services, including family planning, abortion care, recovery room services, on‑call nursing, and centralized follow‑up services. Care is delivered in accordance with Planned Parenthood League of Massachusetts (PPLM) protocols, organizational policies, and the professional standards of the American Nurses Association.

The RN ensures compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local regulations, including HIPAA Privacy and Security, OSHA, CLIA, Title X, CDC, DEA, and Massachusetts Department of Public Health requirements. This role collaborates closely with health center staff to support safe, equitable, and inclusive reproductive health care.

The RN also serves as a clinical role model and supervising resource for health care assistants, volunteers, and interns while fostering a respectful, team‑based work environment.

Your Day to Day:

Recovery Room Care

Perform patient admissions, assessments, counseling, discharge, and recovery room set‑up and clean‑up in accordance with protocols and standing orders

Administer and dispense prescribed non‑controlled medications per provider orders and standing orders

Assess and manage expected and unexpected post‑procedure outcomes in coordination with providers and Screening RNs

Perform venipuncture and point‑of‑care testing per standing orders

Insert and remove IV catheters

RN Visits & Medication Abortion Support

Provide RN‑led family planning visits, including injection‑based services

Respond to triage‑related nursing tasks

Support medication abortion care by preparing encounters, providing contraceptive, STI, and abortion counseling, and dispensing prescribed medications under standing orders

On‑Call Nursing

Participate in after‑hours RN call rotation (approximately 2–6 shifts per month)

Additional Responsibilities

Conduct clinical audits as needed based on health center needs and RN skill level

Maintain current knowledge of nursing best practices and regulatory requirements

Perform other duties as assigned in support of patient care and clinic operations

Qualifications:

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred

Current, unrestricted Massachusetts RN license required

Current CPR certification required

Clinical experience in sexual and reproductive health preferred

Commitment to health equity, patient autonomy, and trauma‑informed care

Strong interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills

Ability to work effectively in a fast‑paced, team‑based clinical environment

Physical Requirements

Ability to stand for approximately 95% of the workday

Ability to lift up to 30 pounds unassisted

Ability to bend, reach, and stock clinical supplies

Why Join Us?

We offer a comprehensive and competitive benefits package, including:

• Generous Paid Time Off

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

• 403(b) Retirement Plan with employer match

• Life and Disability Insurance

• Professional Development Opportunities

• Commuter Benefits

• A mission-driven workplace that values equity, inclusion, and belonging

PPLM is a 501(c)(3) charitable organization and an equal opportunity employer.

We are committed to creating a workplace where all people are honored, respected, and valued. We believe our organization is stronger when individuals with different experiences, perspectives, and backgrounds come together in service of a shared mission.

Our workplace values guide how we work with one another:

We Tend to the Team
We Honor and Respect All People
We Jump In
We Try and We Learn
We Care for Our Business
We Return to Our Mission

We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and encourage individuals whose experiences, perspectives, and skills can help us better serve our communities to apply.

Employment and advancement at PPLM are based on qualifications, performance, and organizational needs, without regard to any protected characteristic under applicable law.

PPLM is committed to providing reasonable accommodations throughout the application and interview process.

About the Company

Planned Parenthood Federation of America

Provide reproductive health care and education

Planned Parenthood Federation of America operates health centers that deliver reproductive health care, sex education, and information to millions of women, men, and young people. Its services are provided by skilled health care professionals who offer care and guidance on reproductive health topics through in-person clinics and related programs. The organization combines medical services, education, and advocacy to support informed health decisions and broader access to health care and rights. Unlike many health groups that focus on a single aspect, Planned Parenthood integrates care, education, and advocacy at a global scale, leveraging partnerships to extend its reach. Its goal is to create a healthier world by ensuring access to health care and rights for all people.

Company size: 5,001-10,000
Company stage: Grant
Total funding: $276M
Headquarters: New York City, New York
Founded: 1916

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