Clinic RN Position

Objectives: Perform a variety of clinic functions while providing support and care to patients.  Maintain professional standards of care while following the directives of the Co-Medical Director in accordance with the ANA Code of Ethics. Support a team environment that provides the best care possible to patients of Life Choices of Central Michigan (LCCM).

Reports to: Co-Medical Directors, President/Chief Executive Officer (CEO), and Chief Operating Officer (COO)

Supervises: Medical and non-medical volunteers who are not advanced providers

Qualifications:

1. Be a committed Christian who demonstrates a personal relationship with Jesus Christ as Savior and Lord.
2. Exhibit strong commitment and dedication to the pro-life position and sexual purity.
3. Agree with and be willing to uphold the Service Agreement of Life Choices.
4. Holds a current Registered Nurse’s License in good standing with the state of Michigan and able to maintain that license during employment at Life Choices.
5. Have one year of experience as a volunteer in some ministry capacity.
6. Have at least two years of work experience as a Registered Nurse.
7. Preferred candidates will possess two years of experience with supervising experience or equivalent.
8. Exhibit skill in interpersonal communication, public speaking, and problem solving.
9. Exhibit proficiency of basic computer skills including the usage of Microsoft Outlook, Excel, and Microsoft Word and show willingness to demonstrate proficiency in computer skills.

1. Be able to provide spiritual leadership, encouragement, and direction for volunteers and our clients when appropriate.
2. Encourage and support a teamwork environment that values personal and organizational growth.

1. Be able to carry out responsibilities with little or no supervision.

Major Responsibilities:

1. Administration:
2. Work with administrative assistant and other medical staff regarding patient scheduling, patient documents, and clinic literature or resources.
3. In the absence of the administrative assistant, handle routine calls, check phone messages and schedule patient appointments that do not require CEO or COO assistance.
4. In conjunction with the Co-Medical Directors and other medical staff, develops, maintains, reviews and updates clinic policies and procedures. Performs all clinic duties within the parameters of the current policy and procedure requirements.
5. In conjunction with the medical staff, is responsible for the organization, planning and assessment of all medical services provided by Life Choices.
6. Perform safety inspections as required.
7. Keep track of medical inventory. Collaborate with medical team when ordering necessary clinic supplies within budget.
8. Provide weekly reports to CEO and COO and monthly Executive Board reports.
9. Keep current on knowledge and issues relevant to the clinic.
10. Upkeep, cleaning, stocking of all exam rooms.
11. Assists President/CEO and COO with verifying current licenses status and having those displaced properly in the clinic.

II. Patient Services:

1. General Services
   1. Be committed to patient confidentiality through scheduling, appointment, documentation, and follow-up.
   2. Provide accurate documentation of patient visits.
   3. Make nursing judgments that reflect safe nursing practices.
   4. Assist Co-Medical Director(s) as a witness during patient exams.
   5. Make referrals to physicians, nurses, and counselors to assure that patients receive the best medical, nursing, and psychosocial care possible by giving the patients our local resource brochure.
   6. Educate patients regarding sexual health risks.
   7. Oversee patient records and responsible for follow-up as needed or directed by Co-Medical Director(s).
2. Pregnancy Testing
   1. Evaluate, select, and maintain needed educational materials and resources for patient use with professional assistance when necessary.
   2. Perform urine pregnancy testing and documentation.
   3. Provide pregnancy options conversation to all pregnancy test patients.
3. Ultrasound Services
   1. Perform ultrasounds on patients with pregnancy tests that read as positive after completion of required training and certifications.
   2. Communication and follow-up with OB/GYN Medical Director(s) regarding ultrasound readings and any other concerns or issues.
   3. Stay current with evidence-based practices as it relates to ultrasound.
   4. Act as ultrasound witness at times where this is required because of other staffing needs.
4. STI Testing, Treatment, and Referral
   1. Maintain testing STD log book per policy and procedure manual directives.
   2. Communicate and process tests results from testing lab.
   3. Notify patient of test results, under the direction of the Co-Medical Directors.
   4. Educate patients regarding sexual health risks.
   5. Distribution of medications under direction of the Co-Medical Directors.
   6. Oversee patient records and be responsible for follow-up as needed or directed by the Co-Medical Directors.
   7. Assure communicable diseases are being reported to agencies with regards to positive STI/STD tests.

III. Recruitment and Training:

1. Receive orientation mentoring as an incoming staff member. Provide orientation guidance and mentoring of incoming staff and volunteers as needed.
2. By request of President/CEO or COO, be prepared to present and/or participate in  in-service meetings for volunteers or other staff.
3. Communicates with ultrasound witness to provide adequate observation of ultrasound procedure.
4. Attend conferences/webinars as provided for in budget relevant to the role.

IV. Supervision/Evaluation:

1.       Be available to volunteers for information, questions, and assistance.
2.       Communicates with Director of Parenting Programs & Volunteer Coordination, to be sure that volunteers have up to date information for training and continuing education purposes.

 V. Public Relations

1.       Maintain and create working relationships with agencies, physicians, donors, churches and organizations that refer to or accept referrals from Life Choices Medical Clinic.
2.        Works effectively with CEO, key staff and volunteers to assess, recommend, communicate and promote medical and client services in light of Life Choices’ visions and mission.