Director of Medical Services

Job DetailsJob Location: Prestonwood Pregnancy Center - Richardson, TX 75080Position Type: Full-TimeEducation Level: 4 Year DegreeJob Category: Nurse
Oversees medical services and provides advanced medical care and direction within the Nurse Practitioner (“NP”) scope of practice at all Prestonwood Pregnancy Center (“PPC”) locations.

Responsibilities:

Collaborate with staff and volunteers to deliver safe, compassionate, client-centered care in alignment with PPC’s mission
Perform pregnancy tests, and limited medical screenings and obstetrical ultrasounds according to standing delegation orders
Maintain accurate client documentation according to PPC protocol and legal standards
Provide client and family education and counseling 
Order, interpret, and follow up on laboratory and diagnostic tests as permitted by state regulations and PPC policy
Incorporate principles of safety in all clinical operations by:

Demonstrating safe use of medical equipment; and
Maintaining infection-control measures with all client contact

Conduct client assessments to determine differential diagnoses related to pregnancy, reproductive health, and common women’s health concerns
Provide limited prenatal counseling and management of normal pregnancy findings
Formulate and initiate appropriate evidence-based care plans
Provide medical consultations for complex client situations and guide nursing staff regarding client care questions
Identify high risk pregnancy conditions and coordinate with physicians to provide medical oversight when necessary
Prescribe medications as appropriate under Texas state law and PPC protocols
Participate in development, revision, and implementation of clinical policies, protocols, and standing delegation orders
Collaborate with PPC leadership to develop and implement improvements to existing PPC protocols, including new service lines
Oversee staff RNs, Sonographers and Clinic Managers
Provide clinical leadership, mentorship, and training for RNs, sonographers, volunteers, and medical assistants
Participate in quality assurance, chart audits, and performance improvement initiatives
Ensure HIPAA compliance for PPC
Assist with the creation and full implementation of PPC’s annual strategic plan as it relates to medical services
Other duties as assigned

QualificationsRequirements:

Growing relationship with Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior as an active member of a Bible believing and preaching ministry 
Pro-life in word and pro-love in action
Possess and maintain current APRN license and sonography training
Compliance with state and professional licensing and continuing education requirements
Excellent communication skills, bilingual in English and Spanish a plus
Ability to work with the highest level of confidentiality
Continued professional development especially in the areas of obstetrics, gynecology and women’s health issues
Intermediate to advanced skills with Microsoft Office products
Possess current driver license, personal vehicle insurance and a clear driving record to drive the mobile sonogram unit
Availability to work at any PPC location, including at minimum of two evenings per week and every other Saturday
Able to perform physical activities requiring moving one’s whole body, such as walking, stooping, pushing/pulling a cart, and use of stairs, and ability to lifting up to 30 lbs. without assistance