Registered Nurse

Join Our Registered Nurse Talent Community

Planned Parenthood League of Massachusetts (PPLM) is seeking passionate Registered Nurses interested in future opportunities across our health centers and telehealth program.

If a position that matches your preferred location or schedule is not currently available, we encourage you to join our talent community. You'll be among the first candidates considered for upcoming RN openings in:

• Boston
• Worcester
• Marlborough
• Springfield
• Telehealth

Please include a brief cover letter indicating your preferred location(s) and employment type (full-time, part-time, or per diem).

About PPLM

Planned Parenthood League of Massachusetts is a leading provider and advocate of high-quality, affordable sexual and reproductive health care. Our mission is to ensure all people in Massachusetts have access to the care and education they need, regardless of who they are, where they live, or who they love.

PPLM operates health centers across Massachusetts, provides telehealth services, and is a proud affiliate of Planned Parenthood Federation of America, a nationwide network dedicated to delivering equitable, patient-centered care.

What You'll Do

Career Progression & Leveling

PPLM supports professional growth through a structured RN career ladder (RN IIV).

Advancement is based on:

• Demonstrated competency and consistent performance
• Completion of required training and skills assessments
• Professional development and continuing education
• Leadership, collaboration, and teamwork contributions
• Business needs and organizational priorities

Advancement is not automatic and requires approval from Human Resources and the Chief Medical Officer.

Key Responsibilities

RN I

• Provide recovery room care, including patient assessment, education, discharge, and follow-up support
• Administer medications in accordance with provider orders and established protocols
• Perform venipuncture, point-of-care testing, and IV insertion/removal
• Support family planning, medication abortion, STI services, and triage-related activities
• Participate in after-hours RN on-call coverage (26 shifts per month)

RN II (in addition to RN I duties)

• Assist with procedural care, including moderate sedation administration and patient monitoring
• Perform controlled substance counts in accordance with policy
• Provide patient education and counseling related to procedures and reproductive health services
• Support centralized nursing services and patient follow-up activities

RN III (in addition to RN I & II duties)

• Review patient records for medical eligibility and documentation accuracy
• Coordinate clinic workflow, patient flow, and emergency response activities
• Support follow-up care management and care coordination
• Train, mentor, and support nursing staff as needed

RN IV (in addition to RN IIII duties)

• Provide scheduling and operational support to nursing leadership

Centralized Services Nursing Track

RN I

• Triage clinical questions, abnormal results, referrals, and prescription requests
• Manage patient follow-up activities in accordance with established protocols
• Participate in after-hours RN on-call coverage (26 shifts per month)

RN II (in addition to RN I duties)

• Manage patient follow-up reports and related workflows
• Provide in-clinic nursing support as needed

RN III (in addition to RN I & II duties)

• Train and mentor Centralized Services RNs and support staff learning new roles

Additional Responsibilities (All RN Levels)

• Perform clinical audits as needed
• Maintain current knowledge of nursing best practices and regulatory requirements
• Availability to work MondaySaturday daytime schedules
• Participate in ongoing training and professional development
• Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Nursing (BSN) preferred
• Current Massachusetts RN license required
• CPR certification required
• Demonstrated clinical experience in sexual and reproductive health
• Experience with health equity and public health initiatives preferred
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills
• Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced, team-based environment
• Physical requirements: standing 95% of the workday, lifting up to 30 lbs. unassisted, and ability to bend, reach, and stock supplies

Why Work With 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

$36.67 - $38 an hour Note: Compensation and union affiliation may vary based on experience.

PPLM is a 501(c)(3) charitable organization, and an equal opportunity employer that values a diverse workforce and a culture of inclusivity and belonging. Equity, diversity, and inclusion are core values at PPLM and a chance for us to make long-term, meaningful change. We are actively working to build a culture that reflects the communities we serve and embodies cultural humility, recognizing that advancing health equity begins within our own organization. We are taking steps to make progress in our own organization and are committed to building an equity practice in all aspects of our work.

We believe that communities most impacted by health inequities must be centered in the work we do. Therefore, we strongly encourage applications from Black, Latinx, Asian, and Indigenous people of color, Trans and gender non-conforming people, LGBTQIA+ people, people with disabilities, and working-class people for all our positions.

Employment and advancement at PPLM are based on individual qualifications and abilities, without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under law.