Staff Nurse, RN

Position Title: Staff Nurse, RN

Reports to: Nurse Manager                                                                                                                                                              

Schedule/Status: 20 hours a week                                                       

Objectives: Performs patient care services including medical, and limited ultrasound exams and client counseling (training provided for both)

Qualifications and Skills:

• Is dependable, stable, and capable of committing to the responsibilities and duties

• Committed Christian who demonstrates a personal relationship with Jesus Christ.

• Expresses a desire to reach at-risk patients considering abortion.

• Expresses a desire to share the gospel.

• Believes in the sanctity of all human life from the moment of conception.

• Has a sincere, mature faith and can disciple others.

• Strong organization, administrative and time management skills.

• Strong interpersonal relationship skills in working with staff and volunteers.

• Experience in counseling or has the capacity to receive training in counseling.

• Ability to pass a criminal background check.

• Holds a current license in good standing with the State Nursing/Medical Board.

• Physically uninhibited from standing, has good eyesight or corrected vision, has steady hands, and has a good bedside manner.

• Skilled with current technology and able to learn new skills quickly.

• Has the capacity to obtain education, training, and documentation of competency to perform a limited obstetric ultrasound, which for nurses shall include didactic and clinical training per AWHONN guidelines. If not trained in limited OB ultrasound-completion of limited training will be provided.

 Education and Experience Requirements:

• Registered Nurse with valid nursing license

• A minimum of two years in the medical field, preferred.

Responsibilities:

Spiritual conduct of clinic staff:

• Responsible for maintaining Biblical standards in the care of patients, educational materials used, and relationships with other staff and volunteers.

Patient Care: 

• Provide medical, client counseling and ultrasound patient services 

• Assist in answering the phone, setting up appointments, and greeting clients.

• Meet with patients and review medical services, patient instructions and related medical procedures

• Record patient information in client database system (training provided)

• Reviewing all patient records and verifying all forms have been properly completed

• Provide education related to pregnancy, abortion, STI and birth control

• Perform urine pregnancy test

• Share the gospel

Emergencies and Mandatory Reporting:

• Make calls to DHS when necessary and according to Policies and Procedures.

• Emergency phone calls -- Refer to a local hospital emergency room, or their physician, and/or advise to call 911. 

• Medical emergency on-site -- Follow the policies and procedures on the form called Patient Medical Emergency Information

Personal Development and Continuing Education:

• Maintain professional license, CPR certification, or other certifications/licensure, training, and CEUs

• Increase knowledge of obstetrical, and gynecological care, and women's health issues.

• Attend medical conferences or webinars that offer professional training and information pertinent to the clinic's practices (must be approved by the Executive Director) 

Other Responsibilities:

• Complete required classroom and in-office training

• Assist Nurse Manager with volunteer training and oversee Nurse volunteers

• Attend staff and volunteer meetings to better equip your service

• Assist with office responsibilities according to needs and personal capabilities

• Conflict Resolution and Grievances-refer to Employee Handbook

• Commit to our policy of confidentiality and guard against discussing clients away from the clinic

• Pray before you start your day and ask someone outside the clinic to pray for you.

• Be Hope Clinic's messenger to the community

Employers Responsibilities:

• Annual review of Personnel Policies and Procedures provided by the Executive Director                             

• Receive an annual evaluation from the Nurse Manager regarding operational matters and job performance.  

• Annual review of medical policies and procedures and infection control regulations provided by Nurse Manager

• Employers will reimburse any licensure, CEU’s and certifications applicable to employment (must be approved by the Executive Director)

• Employer provides conference attendance and training on education, counseling and ultrasound.