Description

ULTRASOUND TRAINING PROVIDED, NO EXPERIENCE NECESSARY

OBJECTIVES of this position: As part of the Embrace Medical team, which provides support and care to Embrace clients, the Nurse Sonographer maintains professional standards of care in accordance with the rules and regulations of the Kansas State Board of Nursing. The Nurse Sonographer works in conjunction with Embrace staff and volunteers to provide medical care and sonograms to patients.

REPORTS TO: Director of Pregnancy Care Services

The Nurse Sonographer’s PRIMARY DUTIES include, but are not limited to the following:

ADMINISTRATION:

• Attends staff prayer and meetings as scheduled
• Assists with developing, maintaining, reviewing and updating Pregnancy Assessment Program policies and procedures
• Maintains a working knowledge of nursing methods, principles and practices in relations to the prevention and treatment of disease, safety, and infection control, clinical systems, supplies, and equipment
• Represents Embrace at various activities as requested by Executive Director
• Annually reviews position description and sets goals in preparation for performance review with the Director of Pregnancy Care Services

CLIENT SERVICES:

• Performs Pregnancy Assessments which include ultrasound, Doppler, STD testing/treatment, etc.
• Ensures all Pregnancy Assessments are documented appropriately and entered into electronic medical records software (eKYROS) so it can be reviewed & signed off by a Medical Designee
• Provides/coordinates APR services and ensures all APR documentation reporting is completed
• Reinforces the humanity of the unborn child with the client
• Provides client with life-affirming education according to the Embrace crisis intervention pregnancy counseling procedures
• Assures that infection control guidelines are followed
• Advises a client in prenatal care

NURSING CARE:

• Provides nursing care; assesses client needs and makes nursing judgements which reflect safe nursing practices
• Maintains accurate records and follow-through on physician’s orders
• Assures accurate implementation of physician’s orders and advises physician of client’s progress and changes in condition
• Provides education for client and family to develop an understanding of their health condition
• Oversees client follow-up with volunteer pregnancy counselors

STAFF DEVELOPMENT:

• Attends continuing education courses to maintain current Kansas licensure.
• Assists Director of Pregnancy Care Services with in-service trainings as they pertain to Medical services.

Job Type: Part-time, hours negotiable

Benefits:

401(k)
Paid time off
Quarterly healthcare reimbursement

License/Certification:

RN License (Required)

Requirements

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 to sexual purity

3. Agree with and be able to uphold the Statement of Faith, Statement of Principle, and policies of the center

4. Hold a current Kansas License (APRN or RN) and be in good standing with the State Medical Board. Obstetrical nursing experience and experience with ultrasound helpful

5. Possess grace-filled and compassionate interpersonal skills required and the ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse community

6. Demonstrate critical attention to detail

7. Express a sincere desire to reach out to women, men and families vulnerable to abortion

8. Work effectively as a team with other Embrace staff and volunteers to coordinate best practice services for clientele

9. Effectively instruct and facilitate best care practices to staff in center pregnancy testing procedure

10. Work independently, following specific instructions in matters pertaining to State Board requirements and Center services while maintaining strict confidentiality

11. Demonstrate sound decision-making skills that provide best practice care for client needs