What are the responsibilities and job description for the Nurse Advocate position at PREGNANCY CENTER OF NORTHERN KENTUCKY INC?
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Title: |
Nurse Advocate |
Reports To: |
Nurse Manager |
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Location: Supervises: |
All Care Net locations in NKY N/A |
Status: |
Part-Time 18 hours, Non-Exempt
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Primary Function & Training Program
- Manage and perform patient care under the supervision of the Nurse Manager and the direction of the Director of Nursing.
- The Nurse Advocate position is hired to train in the Limited Obstetric Ultrasound program for 12-18 months in Florence Center with travel as needed to Cold Spring and Williamstown Centers. This is Part Time 18 hours per week and scheduled to work within the operating hours of Monday-Thursday, 11:00AM-5:00PM. Upon completion of training in the Limited Obstetric Ultrasound program this position will move to Williamstown Center with 18 hours scheduled within the operating hours of Monday and Thursday 2:30-7:00PM and Wednesdays 11:00AM-5:00PM. This position will also attend a staff meeting the 3rd Wednesday of the month 8:30AM-10:00AM and a medical staff meeting the last Tuesday of the month 9:30AM-11:00AM. This position once fully trained may also include travel to the Florence and Cold Springs Center during those Center operation hours of 11:00AM-5:00PM to fill in during staff vacation and leaves.
Principal Duties
- Ensure compliance and care within the scope of Care Net’s Policy and Procedures and best practices.
- Provide the service of limited obstetrical ultrasound for confirmation of pregnancy.
- Provide testing and treatment for Sexually Transmitted Infections
- Provide patients with health education and referrals for medical care.
- Document all patient files with ultrasound results, lab results and pertinent information.
- Participate in Community Outreach efforts.
- All other duties as assigned.
Knowledge, Skill and Ability Requirements
- Hold Active Registered Nurse License in Kentucky
- Ability to train and successfully complete limited obstetric ultrasound program under the direction of the Medical Director of Ultrasound
- Ability to remain seated and/or standing for the duration required to complete ultrasound training activities
- Ability to position and move your upper extremities as needed to perform ultrasound scanning tasks
- Ability to hold the scanning arm steady for the time required to complete ultrasound imaging tasks
- Ability to hold and control the ultrasound transducer for the duration required to complete scanning tasks
- Ability to use both hands at the same time for different ultrasound-related tasks, such as scanning with one hand while operating console controls with the other
- Ability to view ultrasound images and identify subtle differences in image contrast needed for training tasks
- Experience in a ministry capacity is preferred but not required.
- Strong and effective interpersonal and communication skills.
- Intermediate PC skills in a Windows based environment.
Special Requirements
- Be a committed Christian who demonstrates a personal relationship with God and exhibits a strong commitment to the Pro-Life position.
- Ability to travel, attend and complete required NIFLA and Heartbeat International training
- Ability to complete required Bright Course Training.
- Candidate must be able to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
- Candidate must be detail oriented and organized.
- Candidate must be able to multi-task and work independently.
- Attend Staff and Medical Staff meetings.