Director of Nursing

About Us

Join a dynamic team committed to providing life-saving care, no matter what. At this time in history, more than ever, we are committed to serving diverse communities seeking reproductive care in an inclusive and affirming space. If you feel compelled to answer this call, we can’t wait to meet you!

About the Role

Supports abortion care through direct clinical triage, patient education, and follow-up, ensuring timely and empathetic support to those navigating abortion services.

Responsibilities

• Work in partnership with the Procedural Advanced Practice Manager, Procedural Operations Manager, and Virtual Care leadership to align the work and ensure success of clinical and operational strategic goals.
• Collaborate with the Regional Director of Operations for procedural sites, and the Regional Director of Operations for the Virtual Follow-up and Telehealth team, to participate in strategic planning for growth and stability while ensuring that key performance indicators are met.
• Collaborate closely with the clinical leadership to set the tone for nursing practice through the development and implementation of initiatives driving service expansion, continuous quality improvement, risk mitigation, and ongoing professional development of the nursing workforce.
• Provide leadership to the clinical program, to help drive the design and implementation of clinical initiatives and coordinate with operations on clinical impacts of operational initiatives.
• Establishes PPRM as a leading health care provider by building and maintaining a talented, dedicated and committed nursing team with the depth and skills that enable PPRM to effectively serve the growing needs of our regional communities.
• Promote a collaborative and just culture centered on evidence-based practice and advocacy while promoting the work and impact of clinical leadership within the affiliate.
• Ensure nursing services within the affiliate is high functioning and meeting or exceeding performance benchmarks and industry and PPFA-specific best practices.
• Ensure cross-center standardization, including workflows, policies & procedures, and new initiative implementations.
• Ensure nursing workflows support top of scope activity across the various clinical roles and aligned with strategic priorities.
• Monitor nurses clinical performance in collaboration with Licensed Assistant Managers, the Director of Clinical Quality and Risk Management and jointly develop and implement remediation plans related to clinical practice, access, and operations at the affiliate level.
• Ensure compliance with Planned Parenthood medical standards and quality of medical care by identifying areas of improvement, communicating perceived needs to appropriate persons, and overseeing the development of improvement plans.

Requirements

• Valid Colorado State Registered Nurse license or compact Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing (Masters preferred)
• At least five (5) years' nursing experience in a surgical/procedural environment, or equivalent experience to understand and facilitate flow in such a setting.
• 2+ years of progressive leadership experience in healthcare
• CPR certification; ACLS certification
• You have worked closely and successfully with various members of healthcare teams including physicians, licensed independent providers, nurses, and unlicensed staff.
• You can work independently while leading a team and are able to identify root causes of problems and address and implement processes for improvements.
• You understand and have experience maintaining regulatory compliance.
• Experience in ultrasound, nurse triage, and telemedicine is strongly preferred

Qualifications

• Valid Colorado State Registered Nurse license or compact Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing (Masters preferred)
• At least five (5) years' nursing experience in a surgical/procedural environment, or equivalent experience to understand and facilitate flow in such a setting.
• 2+ years of progressive leadership experience in healthcare
• CPR certification; ACLS certification
• You have worked closely and successfully with various members of healthcare teams including physicians, licensed independent providers, nurses, and unlicensed staff.
• You can work independently while leading a team and are able to identify root causes of problems and address and implement processes for improvements.
• You understand and have experience maintaining regulatory compliance.
• Experience in ultrasound, nurse triage, and telemedicine is strongly preferred

Skills

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently and lead a team
• Experience with regulatory compliance
• Experience with ultrasound, nurse triage, and telemedicine

Benefits

• Medical/Vision/Dental, with extended mental health coverage
• Accrued PTO and Sick Time
• 401k/Safe Harbor Contributions (PPRM contributes up to 3% of your pay to your 401k after 1 year of service)
• Tuition reimbursement program for qualifying degrees and certificates
• Clinical ladder program that supports professional development and skill expansion
• Employee Assistance Program and WorkLife Partnership
• Paid Family Leave/Paid Parental Leave and MORE!

Pay

$104,110 - $131,883

Schedule

Full-time ~40 hours/week; Benefits Eligible; Monday - Friday 8am-5pm

Benefits

• Medical/Vision/Dental, with extended mental health coverage
• Accrued PTO and Sick Time
• 401k/Safe Harbor Contributions (PPRM contributes up to 3% of your pay to your 401k after 1 year of service)
• Tuition reimbursement program for qualifying degrees and certificates
• Clinical ladder program that supports professional development and skill expansion
• Employee Assistance Program and WorkLife Partnership
• Paid Family Leave/Paid Parental Leave and MORE!

Covid-19 Protocol

• Vaccination against COVID-19 will no longer be a condition of employment.
• All Health Center/Patient or Community Facing Employees, must have the COVID vaccine or wear a mask at all times beginning November 1st.
• Proof must be uploaded upon hire. You will upload a picture or pdf of your vaccination card(s) prior to your start date.

Flu Protocol

• All employees working directly with patients, the community or working in a health center will be required to have the flu shot or wear a mask during patient/community contact or while in the health center from November 1 – April 30 each year (Flu Season).
• Proof must be uploaded upon hire. You will upload a picture or pdf of your vaccination card(s) prior to your start date.

Background Check Required

Planned Parenthood of the Rocky Mountains is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to maintaining a non-discriminatory work environment, and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.