Nurse Manager

The Nurse Manager provides support and care to the clients and maintains professional standards of care, following the ANA Code of Ethics. Under the general supervision of the Medical Director and Clinic Director, the Nurse Manager is responsible for immediate supervision of a variety of clinic functions, planning and performing direct and indirect nursing interventions, and is responsible for supervising, organizing, planning, assessing and monitoring the medical services provided by the Clarity Clinic. The Nurse Manager also works in conjunction with physicians, nurses, and lay counselors to assure that patients are receiving the best medical, nursing, and psychosocial care possible. 

Reports To 

Executive Director and Medical Director for Medical Services. 

Supervises 

Immediate supervision of clinic functions and monitors medical services. 

Qualifications 

  1. Is a committed Christian who demonstrates a personal relationship with Jesus Christ as Savior 

  2. Expresses full agreement with corporation’s Statement of Principle, Mission Statement, Articles of Incorporation, and By-laws 

  3. Complies with the policies and procedures of the clinic 

  4. Is dependable, stable, and capable of following through on commitments 

  5. Has a sincere desire to reach out to abortion-vulnerable and abortion-minded women 

  6. Maintains a consistent life-affirming philosophy and would never refer or advise a woman to have an abortion. When a situation arises where a woman’s life is at risk, the clinic advocates taking measures to preserve her life, hoping that the woman and her child can both be saved. 

  7. Respects confidentiality 

  8. Exhibits strong interpersonal and administrative skills 

  9. Is licensed as a registered nurse in the state 

  10. Has a bachelor’s or master’s degree in nursing 

Time Commitment 

As per hiring agreement. 

 Duties 

Management 

  1. Develops, maintains, reviews and updates clinic policies and procedures. 

  2. Maintains a working knowledge of nursing methods, principles and practices in relation to the prevention and treatment of disease, safety and infection control, clinical systems, supplies and equipment. 

  3. Assures compliance with infection control guidelines. 

Nursing Care 

  1. Organizes, directs, supervises, and evaluates professional and ancillary personnel. 

  2. Oversees nursing services in clinic. 

  3. Provides nursing care: assesses patient needs and makes nursing judgments that reflect safe nursing practices. 

  4. Maintains accurate records, care-plans and follow-through on physician’s orders. 

  5. Assures accurate implementation of physician’s orders and advises physicians of patient’s progress and changes in condition. 

  6. Assists physician with exams and treatments as needed. 

  7. Provides education for patient and family to develop an understanding of their health condition. 

  8. Oversees patient follow-up per patient care-plan and standardized procedures. 

  9. Oversees performance of pregnancy tests. 

  10. 1Oversees performance of limited STD tests and protocol. 

  11. Maintains and orders all medical supplies. 

Staff Development 

  1. Recruits qualified medical team volunteers to meet the needs of the clinic. 

  2. Oversees training and orientation of the clinic medical team volunteers. 

  3. Participates in establishing and conducting in-service meetings. 

  4. Conducts medical team conferences and discussions in evaluating the clinic services, policies, procedures and protocols. 

  5. Research for educational meetings in presentations related to abortion and sexual health issues. 

Public Relations 

  1. Represents the clinic in the community as delegated by the Clinic Director. 

  2. Attends medical conferences that offer professional training and information pertinent to the clinic’s practices. 

Personal Development 

  1. Maintains professional license. 

  2. Comply with state and professional licensing and continuing education requirements. 

  3. Increases knowledge of management, obstetrical, and gynecological care and women’s health issues. 

  4. Carries professional liability insurance. 

  5. Annual renewal of CPR certification 

  6. Annual review of center policies and procedures, infection control regulations, and safety procedures. 

Emergencies 

  1. Emergency calls – Refer caller to a local hospital emergency room, her own physician, and/or advise her to call 911 

  2. If current center client or patient, consult with the medical director or the physician on-site 

  3. Medical emergency on-site – Follow the procedure for medical emergencies