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# Centralized Follow-Up Registered Nurse at Planned Parenthood Southeast, Inc.

- **Company:** Planned Parenthood Southeast, Inc.
- **Location:** Atlanta, GA
- **Employment:** full-time
- **Work type:** onsite
- **Posted:** 2026-06-03
- **Last confirmed live:** 2026-09-16
- **Apply:** https://jobs.lever.co/ppse/1e364d8e-d500-4e36-88a3-0cd74e2e5aaf

## Job description

Job Title: Centralized Follow-Up Registered Nurse Location: Varies - East Atlanta, Cobb, Gwinnett, Georgia Reports To: Lead Clinician and Health Center Manager FLSA Status: Non-Exempt Salary: $36.00 -$38.00/hour

## SUMMARY

The Centralized Follow-Up RN  provides direct nursing and healthcare services under the direction of the Lead Clinician and in accordance with the PPSE Medical Standards and Guidelines. The Centralized Follow-up role encompasses the oversight, coordination, and direct participation in PPSE’s centralized follow up program.  The RN/Centralized Follow-up role is a member of the healthcare team and is expected to keep a current base of knowledge on abortion, contraception, STIs, surgical nursing support, nursing best practices, and current trends in sexual and reproductive healthcare and to participate in PPSE’s after-hours call rotation

## QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:

To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Ability to communicate effectively with multiple audiences. Ability to work independently and as a team member. Ability to prioritize and manage numerous projects simultaneously. Self-motivated, with ability to work with little direct supervision. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Accuracy and attention to detail are essential. Professional appearance and attitude. Ability to provide / support the provision of objective information to women about all pregnancy options available to them (abortion, adoption, or parenting), in the event of an undesired pregnancy Commitment to Planned Parenthood’s mission and goals Availability to work flexible hours, including weekends and evenings as required. Ability and willingness to travel within GA and AL. Reliable means of transportation for onsite and off-site work. If using a personal vehicle to drive for work purposes, a valid GA driver license and current auto insurance in compliance with the minimum requirements of GA vehicle code are required.

## EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:

Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing A valid and current AL and GA License as a Registered Nurse required (AL License may be obtained during 90-day introductory period) Current American Heart Association BLS and ACLS certification required (ACLS may be obtained during 90-day introductory period) 1-3 years of experience working as an RN, preferably in Family Planning, Women’s Health, or Public Health

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

General

- Accurately documents all care, services, diagnosis, and treatments properly in patient medical records in accordance with PPSE Medical Standards and Guidelines

- Assists in family planning care and helps in maintaining clinic flow

- Dispenses contraceptives and administers medications, including IV sedation, according to protocols

- Participates in PPSE’s centralized follow up program as described below

- Answers patient calls (including participation in the after-hours call rotation) and gives patient assistance in regards to medical questions, lab and/or test results, referrals, and general information

- Completes duties in a timely manner, according to established deadlines

- Assists with the opening and closing of clinic as assigned

- Maintains and protects client confidentiality at all times

- Ensures compliance with all applicable laws and regulations governing PPSE’s services

- The RN is responsible for assisting providers in all visit types, administering medications, overseeing post-operative recovery, providing patient education and counseling, providing patient follow up.

Patient Counseling and Education

- Provides counseling and patient education on contraception, medication, medical treatments, lab tests, medical recommendations, and/or referrals

- Provides instructions and counseling to recovery room patients to include giving verbal and written aftercare instructions and birth control information

Lab

- Assists in the lab and with specimen collection as needed

- Assist clinic team with required state reporting

Centralized Follow-up

- Participates in centralized follow-up for all PPSE sites; referrals, follow up and quality control programs

- Explains abnormal lab result findings to patients including, the nature of the abnormal findings, the implications of the findings, the possible consequences of not receiving additional diagnosis and/or treatment, an explanation of management options and provision of appropriate referral sources, as indicated, informing client that it is their responsibility to obtain follow-up care

- Generates follow up reports and carries out telephone, mailed or electronic notifications per PPSE protocol

- Provides notification to patients for abnormal lab and imaging results as assessed by clinicians

- Consults with clinician as necessary for medical related calls from patients that are beyond their scope of knowledge/practice.

- Identifies appropriate referral cases based on information collected from physicians, members of the health care team, review of the medical record and use of high risk screening criteria

- Sends Georgia/Alabama Department of Health, Practitioner Disease Report Form for all reportable diseases to appropriate Health Department

- Maintain up-to-date and accurate handouts, notification letter, reminder letters to mail to patients for all referrals and follow-up

- Organizes and sends appropriate notification letters and fact sheets for first, second and third contact attempts.

- Sends reminder letters within a specified time frame for required labs.

- Makes appointments in EPM for patients when necessary.

- Acts as an integral player in the development of high-risk case management to include items such as beta quantitative HCG follow-up, PAP follow-up

- Communicates effectively with medical leadership in regard to follow-up plans, using the PPSE Standards and Guidelines as a resource

Triage

- The RN-CFU assists health center staff by triaging and responding to patient complaints over the phone, answering patient questions about their health status and care plans, as well as by facilitating urgent follow-up care at the health center. The CFU Nurse will involve lab interpretation, and radiology interpretation under the guidance of a Clinician

- Check voicemail/clinical tasking/patient portal questions throughout the day, return appropriate calls, and maintain accurate documentation of patient information for calls RN needs to return.

- Additional Responsibilities

- Assists in other areas of the clinic as needed and as directed by physician and/or Health Center Manager including supporting Abortion Care in clinic by:

- Assist with the opening and closing of clinic as assigned

- Assists in abortion and family planning care and helps in maintaining clinic flow

- Dispenses contraceptives and administers medications, including IV sedation, according to protocols

- Provides counseling and patient education on abortion, contraception, medication, medical treatments, lab tests, medical recommendations, and/or referrals

- Provides pre-abortion counseling and printed materials to patients in accordance with state regulations

- Provides instructions and counseling to recovery room patients to include giving verbal and written aftercare instructions and birth control information

- Provides all nursing care of patients in preparation for procedures, during procedures, the recovery period, and discharge by the physician as applicable based on services

- Ensures crash cart medications remain stocked and equipment functions properly

- As authorized and applicable, manage analgesia and sedation during in-clinic abortion to include administration of IV medication, documentation, and monitoring of patient response and vital signs

- As authorized and applicable, oversee recovery room including assisting and monitoring patients in recovery to include taking vital signs, dispensing medications, and reporting signs or symptoms of post abortion complications to the physician

- Assist physician with emergencies during clinic; train staff on medical emergencies

Languages Spoken

- English required, Bilingual preferred (English/Spanish)

## OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

- Performs other duties as may be assigned by the Health Center Manager, CFU Coordinator, Patient Services Leadership and/or Lead Clinician

## PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

This position requires the ability to see, hear, speak, sit, stand, walk, reach, grasp, push/pull, and drive regularly. May occasionally require bending, stooping, kneeling, and lifting/carrying up to 25 pounds. Reasonable accommodations may be made for qualified individuals with disabilities.

## Benefits Available

We offer medical, dental and vision insurance, a 401(k) with employer match, paid time off, 13 paid holidays and one paid floating holiday, short- and long-term disability, voluntary AD&D coverage, voluntary accident coverage, voluntary life insurance, and voluntary disability insurance.

## About Planned Parenthood Southeast, Inc.

## Company Overview
- **One-liner**: Planned Parenthood Southeast (PPSE) is a nonprofit healthcare provider and advocacy organization delivering reproductive health services, sex education, and policy advocacy across Georgia, Alabama, and Mississippi.
- **Entity Type**: Private, Nonprofit (501(c)(3))
- **Headquarters**: Atlanta, Georgia, United States
- **Founded**: 2010 (formed from the merger of affiliates founded in 1930 in Alabama and 1964 in Georgia)
- **Founders**: Not publicly available (evolved from legacy Planned Parenthood affiliates)

## Core Business
- **Primary industry**: Healthcare Services / Nonprofit Advocacy
- **Target customers**: B2C — individuals seeking reproductive healthcare, including contraception, STI testing/treatment, cancer screenings, abortion care, and sex education. Serves low-income, uninsured, and Spanish-speaking populations.
- **Mission**: To provide comprehensive reproductive and complementary healthcare services in settings that preserve the essential privacy and rights of each individual; to advocate for public policies guaranteeing these rights; to provide educational programs on human sexuality; and to participate in research supporting the advancement of reproductive health care [guidestar.org](https://www.guidestar.org/profile/58-6045874).

## Products & Services
All services are delivered through in-person health centers and telehealth:
- **In-Person Health Center Services**: Well-person exams, contraception (pills, IUDs, implants, injectables, emergency contraception), STI testing and treatment, pregnancy testing, cancer screenings (Pap smears, breast exams), abortion care, and vasectomies.
- **Telehealth Services (Family Planning)**: Direct-to-patient virtual visits for contraceptive counseling, birth control prescriptions, and follow-up care. In FY25, PPSE provided 1,512 direct-to-patient family planning telehealth visits and 973 abortion follow-up telehealth appointments [plannedparenthood.org](https://www.plannedparenthood.org/uploads/filer_public/36/ac/36ac7af7-9eac-403f-9878-4d84bbfaaa19/fy25_annual_report_final.pdf).
- **Sex Education & Outreach**: Comprehensive, medically accurate sex education programming delivered in-person and virtually. Reached 6,307 participants in FY25 through educational programming, outreach, and training.
- **Advocacy & Policy**: Lobbying, coalition building, and grassroots mobilization to defeat anti-abortion legislation and advance reproductive rights. In FY25, PPSE’s advocacy team helped defeat 16 anti-abortion bills across three states.

## Market Standing
- **Valuation/Market Cap**: Not applicable (nonprofit). Total revenue for FY25: **$15.3 million** [plannedparenthood.org](https://www.plannedparenthood.org/uploads/filer_public/36/ac/36ac7af7-9eac-403f-9878-4d84bbfaaa19/fy25_annual_report_final.pdf).
- **Key Metric**: FY25 Net Surplus of $676,000; 100 days of cash on hand; $2 million in available financial assets.
- **Notable Investors/Partners**: Funding from Planned Parenthood Federation of America, grants, contributions ($10.8M in FY25), and patient service revenue ($3.9M). Key partnerships include Democratic Party of Georgia, Planned Parenthood of Florida, and CDC Foundation (talent sources) [linkedin.com](https://linkedin.com/company/planned-parenthood-southeast).
- **Growth Signals**: 
  - Expanded telehealth services in FY25, increasing virtual care access across Alabama and Georgia.
  - Active job postings grew 50% month-over-month, 500% quarter-over-quarter, and 500% year-over-year, signaling rapid hiring [linkedin.com](https://linkedin.com/company/planned-parenthood-southeast).
  - Headcount declined 16.4% YoY to 28 employees, but hiring is accelerating with 12 open positions.
  - Defeated 16 anti-abortion bills in 2025, demonstrating strong advocacy presence.

## Competitive Advantages
- **Trusted Brand & Network**: Operates under the nationally recognized Planned Parenthood brand with deep community roots across three states (7 health centers).
- **Integrated Care Model**: Combines in-person and telehealth services, reaching patients where they are geographically and digitally. Navigation teams assist with scheduling, insurance, and financial support.
- **Mission-Driven Workforce**: Attracts employees passionate about reproductive rights and health equity, resulting in high dedication despite modest compensation.
- **Political & Advocacy Muscle**: Active lobbying and grassroots engagement allow PPSE to proactively shape the regulatory environment, not just react to it.

## Strategic Focus
- **Telehealth Expansion**: Scaling direct-to-patient virtual visits to overcome geographic barriers, especially in restrictive states like Alabama and Georgia.
- **Patient Access & Navigation**: Investing in care coordination — helping patients understand insurance, access financial support, and reduce cost barriers.
- **Advocacy & Policy Protection**: Mobilizing to defend reproductive rights across Alabama, Georgia, and Mississippi, particularly in a challenging legislative climate.
- **Financial Sustainability**: Maintaining strong liquidity (100 days cash on hand) and a net surplus to ensure long-term mission stability.

## Why Work Here
- **Mission-Driven Culture**: Employees are motivated by the organization’s commitment to reproductive freedom and health equity. “We are a trusted health care provider, an informed educator, a passionate advocate, and a global partner” [linkedin.com](https://linkedin.com/company/planned-parenthood-southeast).
- **Diverse Roles**: Opportunities range from direct patient care (Registered Nurses, Ultrasound Technicians, Lead Clinicians, Staff Physicians) to operations and advocacy (Finance & Systems Analyst, Director of Patient Access & Flow Optimization, IT Field Technician).
- **Bilingual Focus**: Many roles seek Spanish-speaking candidates, reflecting commitment to serving immigrant communities.
- **Active Hiring Surge**: 12 active job postings with 500% YoY growth in openings, indicating expansion and investment in new talent.
- **Work Environment**: Blend of health center (in-person) and remote-eligible roles; telehealth roles may offer flexibility.
- **Perks & Culture**: Comprehensive benefits typical of nonprofit healthcare organizations; emphasis on professional growth, patient-centered care, and coalition building. Notable perks mentioned for specific roles (Bilingual Patient Access Center Associate, Associate Medical Director) include health insurance, paid time off, and retirement plans (details vary by role).
- **Location**: Headquarters in Atlanta with health centers across Georgia, Alabama, and Mississippi.

## Sources
1. [guidestar.org](https://www.guidestar.org/profile/58-6045874)
2. [linkedin.com](https://linkedin.com/company/planned-parenthood-southeast)
3. [plannedparenthood.org](https://www.plannedparenthood.org/uploads/filer_public/36/ac/36ac7af7-9eac-403f-9878-4d84bbfaaa19/fy25_annual_report_final.pdf)
4. [charitynavigator.org](https://www.charitynavigator.org/ein/586045874)
5. [jobs.lever.co](https://jobs.lever.co/ppse)

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