Registered Nurse

Posted: 01/11/2026

Healthcare

About PPLM:

Planned Parenthood League of Massachusetts (PPLM) is the state’s leading provider and advocate for accessible, high-quality sexual and reproductive health care, comprehensive sex education, and innovative research. Committed to equity and compassion, PPLM ensures that everyone in Massachusetts—regardless of identity or location—can access the care and education they need. With four health centers and telehealth services, PPLM is an affiliate of the national Planned Parenthood Federation of America, a network of 600 centers dedicated to respectful, judgment-free care across the country.

What You'll Do
Registered Nurses at PPLM serve in diverse roles such as family planning, abortion services, on-call nursing, and centralized care, based on health center needs and training. They deliver patient care aligned with PPLM protocols and American Nurses Association standards, while adhering to regulatory requirements from agencies like OSHA, CLIA, Title X, CDC, DEA, and the Massachusetts Department of Public Health. Nurses also follow documented workflows, including referral and follow-up procedures, and act as mentors and supervisors to healthcare assistants, volunteers, and interns. Collaboration with staff and managers is essential to fostering a supportive and positive work environment.

Your Day to Day

Deliver patient care including intake, assessment, education, medication administration, and discharge.
Support abortion services through chart review, patient eligibility screening, sedation administration, and recovery care.
Supports and monitors patient during and after procedure (including vital signs)
Provides assistance to the MD as needed and transports the patient to the recovery room
Performs controlled substances counts before and after clinic with another staff RN
Supervises and participates in clinic set-up, placing patients, room cleaning, and stocking supplies as needed
Establishes and maintains a collaborative, team relationship with and supervises all non-licensed staff

Qualifications

Current Massachusetts RN license required
1–3 years of nursing experience preferred
BA/BS degree preferred
CPR certification required; ACLS certification may be required depending on role
Ability to lift up to 30 lbs and move efficiently throughout the health center for 90% of the shift
Must be able to bend, reach, and respond to patient care needs in clinical settings

Salary

PPLM is committed to equity and clarity in pay. Consistent with our compensation philosophy, there is a set compensation range for key roles.

This role is part of the Collective Bargaining Agreement between PPLM and the 1199SEIU, the healthcare union representing some of PPLM’s staff. The hourly wage for this role is $36.50 an hour.

Hours
20 - 30 hours a week, Saturday hours required

Benefits and Perks

Competitive salary and benefits package.
Opportunities for career growth and professional development.
A supportive, team-oriented work culture.

Commitment to Equity

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, Hispanic, 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. PPLM is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If you are a qualified individual with a disability and need assistance applying online, please email accommodation@pplm.org. If you are selected for an interview, you will receive additional information regarding how to request accommodation for the interview process.

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