We have some BIG NEWS coming January 7. Related to that, we're looking to hire a full-time Administrative Nurse. This candidate will set the course for our medical department under the oversight of our medical director, Dr. Gayle Borkowski.
We're looking for a detail-oriented, visionary RN who is also willing to learn ultrasound (we'll take care of the training!). RETA provides health insurance reimbursement. See the job description below. If you're interested, please email Roxana, RETA’s Executive Director, at roxana@retaforlife.com.
Administrative Nurse Job Description
Medical Level I
Classification – Full Time Exempt
Direct Supervisor Operations: ED
Direct Supervisor Medical: Medical Director
Purpose: The Administrative Nurse plans, organizes, and carries out clinical services for the clients of RETA (Reason Enough To Act), providing support and maintaining professional standards of care, following the ANA (American Nurses Association) Code of Ethics. Under the general supervision of the Medical Director and the Executive Director, they serve as the medical liaison between RETA and the community. They assure that clinical services are of the highest quality possible. They will treat all clients with respect and act in accordance with the Commitment of Care. They are responsible for supervising, organizing, planning, assessing and monitoring the medical services provided by RETA, working to assure that patients are receiving the best medical, nursing and psychosocial care possible.
Qualifications:
Prefer an RN in good standing with the Indiana State Medical Board and willing to comply with state and professional continuing education requirements.
Expresses full agreement with RETA’s Principles, Statement of Faith and Mission Statement.
Respects and maintains client confidentiality.
Is dependable, stable, and capable of following through on commitments.
Has a sincere desire to reach out to abortion-vulnerable and abortion-minded women.
Has the vision and the ability to research requirements to advance medical expansion as necessary.
Manages time well and is highly organized.
Complies with RETA’s policies and procedures.
Excellent oral and written communication skills to relate to professional, medical, church, social services, volunteers, clients, and donors.
Possesses excellent interpersonal skills to train and supervise volunteers, to work with clients and represent RETA to the general public.
Is willing and able to serve all clients in a way that honors Jesus Christ and supports and promotes the life-affirming ministry of RETA.
Is willing to learn to drive RETA's mobile medical unit.
Administrative Responsibilities:
Communicate with NIFLA (National Institute of Family and Life Advocates), Medical Director, and ED (Executive Director) to maintain Medical Policies and Procedures, Medical Forms, Charts and Filing System.
Annually review all Medical Policies and Procedures and will update accordingly.
Research and Comply with all State and federal OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration) and HIPPA regulations.
Will complete limited obstetrical sonography training as well as continuing education units to ensure skill level is current.
Oversee purchase, inventory and maintenance of medical equipment, ultrasound and other medical supplies.
Maintain NIFLA Clinical and Legal Tips and stay up to date on current medical laws and state regulations.
Manage, supervise and train Medical Staff (paid and volunteer).
Will maintain record of current, required licensure, certifications and immunizations for medical staff and when appropriate, for non-medical staff.
Provide reports to board of Directors and Medical Advisory Board (if applicable).
Learn responsibilities of answering phones, data entry and general knowledge of operations to become an important part of the ministry team.
Communicate with and oversee any student nurse community service visits or internships through higher education institutions.
Consult with ED annually to review and establish a proposed budget for RETA’s Medical Program.
Be knowledgeable on current national and state abortion laws.
Attend regular staff meetings. Communicate and work with all staff and volunteers as a team with a purpose to love, support, and reach out to all who come with the message of Christ.
Teamwork to be shared in the center: Greeting and helping anyone who enters, receiving and recording donations, answering phones and taking messages, welcoming and guiding new volunteers, giving building tours, attending annual fundraising events, and occasionally representing RETA by speaking to groups and networking with other agencies in the community.
Client Service Responsibilities:
Administer or supervise ultrasounds on the mobile and/or in the center.
Conduct or delegate pregnancy testing on the mobile and/or in the center.
Conduct or delegate STI testing and treatment on the mobile and/or in the center.
Oversee pregnancy verifications.
Obtain and communicate with credible and reliable lab services when necessary.
Communicate with Medical Director acting as RETA’s medical liaison.
Delegate and oversee all pregnancy testing according to Medical Director’s standing orders.
Maintain a clean and sanitary environment for all clinical services.
Review Client Intake and records to ensure appropriate documentation is accurate and complete for all required forms for services.
Meet with clients to review Medical Services Patient Instructions and the medical procedure.
Provide education and referrals to clients for continued care, including all other RETA programs.
Forward appropriate clinical files and documents for review to the Medical Director.
Ensures that sonogram will be read and signed in a timely fashion by a physician qualified to read the ultrasound scans.
Coordinate appropriate medical follow-up.
Will collaborate with Mobile Operations Manager to ensure proper scheduling of trained medical personnel for Mobile operations and/or center medical services.
Revised: 10/3/2015; 12/13/2015; 8/10/18