Surgical RN

Planned Parenthood Southeastern Pennsylvania is the local affiliate of the country’s leading sexual and reproductive health care advocate and provider.   Planned Parenthood Southeastern Pennsylvania operates 10 health centers throughout Chester, Delaware, Montgomery, and Philadelphia counties. Nationwide, Planned Parenthood affiliates operate more than 600 health centers, providing medical services and sexuality education for millions of individuals (adults and teens) each year. We also work with allies worldwide to ensure that all people have the right and the means to meet their sexual and reproductive health care needs.

We have a benefits eligible part-time, 28 hour/week, position available as a Surgical Registered Nurse (BSN) at our Surgical Far Northeast Philadelphia health center.  This position is responsible to provide excellent customer service to patients in compliance with overall PPSP mission, goals and in compliance with federal, state and PPFA regulations. In addition, this position is also responsible to provide nursing care to patients during procedures and in the recovery area.

This position requires a candidate with a BSN Degree, Pennsylvania RN License, BLS, ACLS & PALS certifications and with OB/GYN or emergency room experience preferred; working knowledge of contraceptive technology required; demonstrated ability to relate to persons of diverse background and ability to communicate effectively with clients; previous experience interviewing and educating patients; ability to intervene in crisis situations; and demonstrated ability to effectively manage a medical emergency.

We offer competitive salary, an excellent benefits package, and an opportunity to join a diverse team committed to respectful, confidential, top-quality reproductive health services.  People of color, bi-lingual, and LGBTQ+ candidates are encouraged to apply.  Please include your resume, cover letter, and salary requirements with your application.

• Commitment to advancing race (+) equity in one’s work: interested in expanding knowledge about the role that racial inequity plays in our society
• Awareness of multiple group identities and their dynamics, bringing a high level of self-awareness about personal identity, empathy, and humility to interpersonal interactions
• Demonstrated ability to communicate clearly and directly as well as hear and act on feedback related to identity and equity with the aim to learn
• Strong sense of accountability to equitable practices
• Understanding of the impact of identity dynamics on organizational culture
• Commitment to PPSP’s In This Together service ethos, workplace values, and service standards

Planned Parenthood Southeastern Pennsylvania (PPSP) is an equal employment opportunity employer.  We comply with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination based on race, color, religion, gender and gender expression/identity, age, ethnicity, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, uniformed service member/veteran status, marital status, medical condition, pregnancy, sexual orientation, citizenship status, genetic information, as well as any other category protected by federal, state, or local laws.  PPSP is committed to building an inclusive workplace that values diversity, equity, and inclusion, and reflects the diversity of our communities and patients. We strongly encourage people of color and members of the LGBTQIA+ community to apply.