Planned Parenthood Mar Monte, Inc.
Ambulatory · San Jose, CA
On the floor
What the day-to-day looks like
- Setting
- Ambulatory
Benefits
Indeed reviewers rated pay and benefits at 3.4 out of 5, suggesting a moderately satisfactory but not standout benefits experience.
The city
Living in San Jose, CA
San Jose sits at the southern tip of the San Francisco Bay, blending suburban calm with urban energy. Nurses relocating here find themselves surrounded by rolling foothills, diverse neighborhoods like Willow Glen and Japantown, and easy access to coastal getaways. The valley's Mediterranean climate and sprawling tech-driven culture create a distinct, fast-paced yet sun-drenched Northern California lifestyle.
Browse roles in San Jose- Metro price level · San Jose area
- 10% above the national average
- BEA index 110.4 (100 = national)
- Median gross rent
- $2,669/mo
- rent and tenant-paid utilities
- Median household income
- $146,427/yr
- all local households, not nurse pay
U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis · 2024 metro Regional Price Parities · Census ACS 2024
Who they are
Planned Parenthood Mar Monte, Inc. (PPMM) is one of the largest Planned Parenthood affiliates in the United States, serving over 323,000 adults and children annually across mid-California and Nevada through a network of 30 health centers.
- Ambulatory · San Jose
More about Planned Parenthood Mar Monte, Inc.
Headquartered in San Jose, California, PPMM offers both in-person and telehealth services encompassing reproductive health, primary care, transgender care, and in-clinic abortion services. The organization operates across a large geographic footprint, requiring some nursing staff to travel between locations. For nursing professionals, PPMM offers roles that blend clinical reproductive health expertise with patient education and triage responsibilities. The Float RN position, for example, involves traveling between health centers (including Oakland and Seaside), overseeing patient triage for both reproductive and primary care patients, ensuring competency of non-licensed staff, and managing pre- and post-operative care for in-clinic abortion services. The work is mission-driven and fast-paced, with an emphasis on productivity goals and customer service standards. PPMM is deeply engaged in advocacy, particularly around abortion access in California and Nevada, which shapes the organizational culture and patient population.
PPMM's mission centers on improving the lives of over 323,000 adults and children annually through accessible reproductive and primary healthcare. The organization is strongly pro-choice and actively advocates for abortion access in California and Nevada. Values emphasize patient-centered care, equity, community health, and advocacy. The CEO has publicly highlighted the organization's commitment to defending reproductive rights and engaging staff in public affairs and education efforts.
Working here
Culture and working life
What to consider
Indeed reports an overall rating of 3.5 out of 5 stars for Planned Parenthood based on 2,323 reviews. Detailed sub-ratings include: Work-life balance 3.5/5, Pay and benefits 3.4/5, Job security and advancement 3.1/5, Management 3.0/5, and Culture 3.4/5. Reviewers highlighted a feeling of personal appreciation, a clear sense of purpose, and the ability to learn new things as positive aspects. Management and job security/advancement received the lowest sub-scores, indicating potential concerns in leadership and career growth.
The good
- Clear, mission-driven sense of purpose that employees find personally meaningful
- Employees report feeling personally appreciated
- Strong opportunities to learn new clinical skills across reproductive and primary care
- Diverse clinical experience including triage, procedural care, and telehealth
- Multiple health center locations provide geographic variety and float opportunities
- Hourly wage range of $49–$53/hour for Float RN roles is competitive for outpatient ambulatory care
The hard parts
- Management rated lowest among all sub-categories at 3.0 out of 5 on Indeed
- Job security and advancement opportunities rated only 3.1 out of 5
- Float RN roles require travel to distant locations such as Oakland and Seaside, which may not suit all nurses
- Part-time positions (e.g., 0.4 FTE) may not provide sufficient hours or income stability for all nurses
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Before you decide
Quick facts
- Relationship
- Direct employer
- Roles last seen active
- Aug 16, 2026
- Website
- plannedparenthood.org ↗
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