Ministry Purpose: This position plays a significant role in achieving the religious mission of the clinic and, thus, has a ministry purpose. 

Qualifications:

Agrees with the clinic’s statement of faith, mission statement, and code of Christian conduct.

Is dependable, stable, and capable of committing to this position’s responsibilities and duties.

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

Believes in the sanctity of all human life from the moment of conception through natural death.

Has a sincere, mature faith and can disciple those they supervise.

Holds a current license in good standing with the State Nursing/Medical Board (or a current registry and OB credential if an RDMS)

Exhibits strong interpersonal, spiritual, and administrative skills, takes initiative, and is flexible. 

Physically able to stand for long periods, 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.

Can 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. Completion of NIFLA’s Institute of Limited Obstetric Ultrasound is highly recommended.

Reports To: Executive director/CEO for operations and medical director for medical services.

Supervises: All medical staff (If an RDMS is clinic manager, she would only supervise clinical services related to ultrasound.)

Time Commitment: As per the hiring agreement.

Responsibilities and Duties:

Management

Develops, maintains, reviews, and updates medical policies and procedures.Maintains a working knowledge of nursing methods, principles, and practices concerning the prevention and treatment of disease, safety and infection control, clinical systems, supplies, and equipment.Serves as a safety and privacy officer and ensures compliance with OSHA, CLIA, and HIPAA guidelines.Responsible for Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI)Responsible for obtaining and maintaining medical equipment and supplies.

Patient Care:

Organizes, directs, supervises, and evaluates professional and ancillary personnel.Oversees and provides patient care services: assessing patient needs and making nursing judgments that reflect safe nursing practices.Reinforces the humanity of the unborn child with the patient.Maintains accurate records, care plans, and follow-through on physician’s orders.Assures accurate implementation of physicians’ orders and advises physicians of patients’ progress and changes in condition.Performs testing, examinations, and treatments according to directives of the medical director.Performs limited OB ultrasound under the direction of the medical director.Provides education for the patient to develop an understanding of their health condition, including physical, emotional, and spiritual health.Oversees patient follow-up. Able to share the gospel with patients and pray with them as appropriate.

Staff Development:

Recruit qualified medical team staff and volunteers to meet the clinic’s needs.Oversees training and orientation of the medical team, staff, and volunteers.Participates in establishing and conducting in-service meetings.Conduct medical team conferences and discussions in evaluating the clinic’s services, policies, procedures, and protocols.Provides spiritual leadership to ensure the Godly mission of the organization. Leads staff in group prayer and devotions as opportunities arise.

Public Relations:

Represents the clinic in the community as delegated by the executive director.Attends medical conferences offering professional training and information pertinent to the clinic’s practices.

Professional Development:

Maintains a professional license (or registry and OB credential if an RDMS) Increases knowledge of health care management, obstetrical and gynecological care, and women’s health issues.Participates in annual skills advancement and assessment for competency in performing ultrasounds and has documentation of original competency and maintenance of skills.