What are the responsibilities and job description for the Outreach Health Nurse position at First Choice?
About the Position:
The Staff Nurse will reach out to women who are experiencing, or at-risk for an unplanned pregnancy with the mercy and compassion of Jesus Christ by offering emotional, spiritual, and practical support in both word and action, primarily through assisting with medical services. The nurse will be responsible for providing direct care, performing assessments, participating in the continuity of patient care, being a servant-leader, and helping improve patient outcomes.
Hours: Full-Time or Part-Time
Salary Range: $68,000-$72,000 annually (or $34,000-$36,000 annually for part-time)
Benefits: Health insurance, vacation, and sick leave
Reports to: Director of Health Services and Medical Director
Location: Travel between locations (primarily New Brunswick and Morristown)
Job Duties
Provide ultrasound exams, STI screens and appropriate medical recommendations for each client in an atmosphere of warmth and compassion.
Provide accurate information and education on adoption, abortion, prenatal care and sexual health.
Follow all policies and procedures regarding ultrasound, STD screens, counseling, helpline, and office flow-through.
Offer counsel, material resources and referrals appropriate to a clients’ situation.
Look for teachable moments with a client in order to share the love of Jesus and His plan of salvation.
Appropriately follow-up with clients according to the policies and guidelines of the Center.
In scans, identify all markers of a viable pregnancy (i.e. heartbeat, crown rump length and gestational sac).
In STI screens, provide intake procedures, sample collection and processing, appropriate counseling based on results, follow up and discharge procedures and state required STD reporting.
Observe and care for patients throughout examinations to ensure their safety and comfort.
Obtain and record accurate patient history.
Clean, check, and maintain sonographic equipment, submitting maintenance requests or performing minor repairs as necessary.
Perform clerical duties, such as scheduling exams or special procedures, keeping records, or archiving computerized images.
Perform legal and ethical duties, including preparing safety or accident reports, obtaining written consent from patient to perform invasive procedures, or reporting symptoms of abuse or neglect.
Record all client contact in client files and eKyros software.
Keep current on statistics and information relating to ultrasound techniques, pregnancy, abortion, sexual health and adoption through in-services; magazines; journals; and newspaper articles.
Keep current on the information in the First Choice Women’s Resource Centers referral book.
Minimum Qualifications
Be a committed Christian who demonstrates a personal relationship with Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior.
A regular attender/member in good standing of a local, Bible-believing church.
Exhibit strong commitment to the sanctity of human life and sexual activity within the confines of marriage.
Full agreement with and willingness to uphold the Statements of Faith & Principle and all policies of First Choice.
Dependable, stable and capable of following through on commitments.
Possess a sincere desire to reach out with the love of Jesus to abortion-vulnerable women and at-risk sexually active women.
Ability to respect confidentiality.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and basic computer operations.
Completion of First Choice’s volunteer training seminar.
Hold a current Registered Nurse’s license and be in good standing with the State Medical Board.
Current CPR/BLS certification.
Proof of most recent TB test, MMR and HBV vaccine.
Ultrasound Training provided.
Clerical-Knowledge of administrative and clerical procedures and systems such as word processing, managing files and records, and other office procedures and terminology.
Computers and Electronics-Knowledge of computer hardware and software, including applications
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $68,000.00 - $72,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
Physical Setting:
- Clinic
Education:
- Bachelor's (Required)
Experience:
- Ministry: 3 years (Preferred)
- Microsoft Office applications: 2 years (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- CPR/BLS certification (Preferred)
- Registered Nurse’s license (Preferred)
Work Location: On the road
Salary : $34,000 - $36,000