Provide nursing care for patients in recovery after abortion and other reproductive health procedures, including monitoring vital signs, administering medications, and giving verbal and written aftercare instructions. The role also supports patient education on birth control, pregnancy options, STI/HIV, and safer sex, with some phone triage and emergency call follow-up. Work is part-time and includes direct collaboration with clinicians, documentation in the EHR, and participation in quality and safety workflows.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide recovery room nursing care for patients undergoing abortion and medical procedures.
- Monitor vital signs, assess for post-abortion complications, and report concerns to the provider on duty.
- Administer medications per provider orders and maintain accurate controlled substance logs.
- Give verbal and written aftercare instructions, birth control information, and patient education.
- Educate patients on reproductive and sexual health topics, including contraception, pregnancy options, STI/HIV, and safer sex.
- Document patient care, consent forms, calls, and clinical interactions accurately in the EHR and required logs.
- Support after-hours and daytime emergency call triage, consulting clinicians and the CMO as needed.
- Participate in audits, quality assurance activities, staff meetings, and emergency drills.
Required
- Active RN license in North Carolina or a compact member state.
- BLS certification within 90 days of hire.
- ACLS certification within 90 days of hire.
- Ability to prioritize work, communicate clearly, and stay organized.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Preferred
- Experience in reproductive healthcare or clinical abortion care.
- Experience working with a diverse patient population.
- Commitment to non-judgmental patient care and continuous learning.
Benefits & Perks
- Part-time schedule of 20 hours or less per week.
- Opportunity to work in a mission-driven environment focused on inclusive reproductive healthcare.
- Hourly pay range of $36.00 to $45.00.
- Saturday differential of an additional $7.00 per hour.