Supervised Sedation Professional (Temporary)
Planned Parenthood of Illinois·Champaign, Illinois
Planned Parenthood of Illinois·Champaign, Illinois
Provide comprehensive pre-anesthetic assessments, administer sedation and analgesics under supervision, and manage post-anesthesia care for gynecologic procedures. Ensure compliance with drug control policies and maintain necessary sedation supplies and medical records.
The Supervised Sedation Professional is part of the staff team that provides abortion, male and female sterilization, and other minor gynecologic procedures at the health center of assignment in accordance with Planned Parenthood of Illinois’ policies, protocols, and procedures in the PPIL Medical Standards and Guidelines.
Essential
Functions: Performance in each category will be evaluated based on measurable outcomes aligned to operational, financial, and quality metrics. 1. (45% - Sedation Assessment, Administration & Post‑Anesthesia Care) Under direct supervision of the surgeon of the day, who is the Non-anesthesiologist Sedation Practitioner, provide comprehensive pre-anesthetic assessment to all relevant patients consistent with the planned procedure. Place or supervise the placement of intravenous catheters for patients who wish to be sedated. Under direct supervision of the Non-anesthesiologist Sedation Practitioner, provide anesthesia care in accordance with PPIL’s Medical Standards and Guidelines, including patient monitoring and the administration of sedative and analgesic mediations. Under direct supervision of the Non-anesthesiologist Sedation Practitioner and working with recovery room personnel, provide post-anesthesia care. 2. (25% - Sedation Medication Preparation & Controlled Substance Compliance) Participate in the counting and logging of all controlled substances consistent with PPIL’s Drug Control Policy. Under direct supervision of the Non-anesthesiologist Sedation Practitioner, prepare drugs for administration at the beginning of each clinic session. Ensure that all syringes are properly labeled and that all vials are properly stored throughout the day. Ensure that each procedure room is stocked with all the necessary sedation-related supplies at the beginning of each day. 3. (20% - Patient-Centered Care & Clinical Team Support) Understand, commit to, and practice a market and customer-oriented approach to health care delivery. Respond to needs of the clinical team as requested by the
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Manager including, but not limited to: maintaining medical records maintaining an efficient and clean medical facility 4. (10% - Training, Precepting & Staff Development) Participate in staff training as needed and provide regular feedback to the Health Center Manager. Assist with the training and precepting of staff involved in sedation services, including sharing clinical knowledge related to pre-anesthetic assessment, sedation support, and post-anesthesia care, consistent with PPIL policies and protocols.
Other responsibilities: Take personal responsibility to remain informed, current, and willing to follow medical policies of the Board of Directors as stated in the PPIL Medical Standards and Guidelines concerning sedation as well as all other relevant PPIL protocols, policies, and procedures. Demonstrate an understanding of and commitment to PPIL core values of access, activism, care, confidentiality, equity, inclusion, excellence, integrity, respect, self-determination, and stewardship; practice these values in relations with internal and external customers. Other duties as assigned. \n
Education Required: A registered nurse, advanced practice nurse, or physician assistant holding current license in the State of Illinois, who has successfully completed additional training to learn skills for administering and monitoring during intravenous sedation, up to and including moderate sedation. Must always have active BLS and ACLS certification throughout employment. Experience Previous work experience in the provision of sedation in an outpatient clinical setting preferred. Skills Commitment to the efficient and customer-oriented provision of services, as well as commitment to the operating goals of Planned Parenthood of Illinois. Willingness to participate in a team approach to health care delivery. Willingness to travel within the area if necessary. Willingness to work Saturdays. Physical demands/Work Environment: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand, walk, talk, hear and use the phone. The employee is frequently required to use hands and fingers to key in data, handle, or feel and reach. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
\n $68 - $68 an hour \n Planned Parenthood does not discriminate in the selection of its staff based on factors including but not limited to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, income, marital status or any other characteristic protected under federal, state or local law. We know that BIPOC and women identifying candidates are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every requirement. Do not be deterred if your experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job posting.
Must be a licensed Registered Nurse, Advanced Practice Nurse, or Physician Assistant in Illinois with specialized training in intravenous sedation. Active BLS and ACLS certifications are required, with previous outpatient sedation experience preferred.
Market context
In Illinois, advanced-practice roles are typically in steady demand across hospitals, specialty clinics, and care teams that need licensed clinicians with graduate-level training. These positions are competitive because employers often look for the right Illinois license, acute care certification for APRNs, and ICU experience, while benefits such as 401(k) matching, tuition reimbursement, loan forgiveness, and lifecycle benefits can influence the decision. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this platform to quickly compare fit before you apply.
