IVF Coordinator – RN

JOB SUMMARY:

To utilize the nursing process to provide patient care in an organized and compassionate manner as per the state Nursing Board scope of practice. To establish rapport and provide service to patients in a fashion that corresponds with the service philosophy.

Responsible for the coordination of clinical activities pertaining to all procedures. Including: Assessment, management, and coordination of patient care under the direction of the physicians, monitoring and recording results of patients undergoing infertility evaluations, treatments, procedures, and other duties as assigned.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTION:

Performs duties and job responsibilities in a fashion which coincides with the service management philosophy including the demonstration of the basics of service excellence towards patients, visitors, staff, peers, physicians and other departments within the practice.
Review medical records of each patient and assure appropriate data is entered into the patient’s EMR .
Utilize the nursing process to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate all patient care activity. Includes: review of history and physicals, medications, initiation of routine orders, assisting physicians with exams, assembling and preparing supplies and/or instruments, taking vitals signs as needed, perform phlebotomy and injections as directed, preparation of daily reports for presentation to the physicians regarding patient treatments, communicates continuously with the patients and provides emotional and information support for patients.
Coordinate all infertility diagnostic tests and treatment plans with patient at direction of physician
Answer patient questions regarding patient cycles and calendar.
Follow up with patients after ultrasound scan.
Assure accountability for infertility/IVF patients each day, including ultrasounds, lab tests, physician orders, and other related items.
Communicate with patients in person or on the telephone regarding patient medication, treatment plans and test results.
Perform intrauterine inseminations, as directed if applicable
Administer an IV for patients if applicable
Administer RhoGam and Methotrexate along with any SQ and or IM injection
Document into EMR all patient plans and interactions with patient and physician.
Place patient orders into EMR.
Responsible for patient scheduling and coordinating with surgery center.
Responsible for ordering medications for treatment and completing prior authorizations
Responsible to assure all consents are signed in a timely manner.

Responsible to assure that communicable disease testing is complete, accurate and appropriate.
Responsible to see that all patient documents are reviewed, accurately placed in the EMR and discussed with physician.
Responsible to provide education to the patient and prepare them to undergo procedures, testing related to infertility testing, insemination, in vitro (IVF) fertilization, FET, and egg vitrification, etc…
Responsible for ongoing communication and documentation between the physician and the patient.
Monitor established pregnancies via ultrasonography and lab tests, through the first 10 weeks of pregnancy and document updates in the patient EMR chart.
Provide compassion and emotional support to patient throughout their fertility experience.
Responsible for coordination of ASC procedures from admission to discharge. Ensure all pretreatment requirements are met prior to initiating a procedure.
Responsible to make sure appropriate medical clearances are obtained prior to treatment start (ex: anesthesia clearance)?
Has an extensive working knowledge of the requirements for participation in all programs offered by FAM. Is able to teach and educate patients on protocols and plans of care. Communicates appropriately with patients and physicians results of blood work and ultrasounds. Provides accurate information regarding prescribed medications and administration of medications. Ensures all physician orders are followed through and completed as per established policy and procedures.
Participates/assists in quality improvement projects.
Assist in Facilitating the completion of the disability forms with MD for patients
Other duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

Possesses interpersonal and communication skills necessary to interface with patients, physicians, and staff from various departments.
Possesses excellent organizational skills and be able to accurately perform multiple tasks, prioritize, be detail oriented and work with constant interruptions.
Able to perform basic computer functions such as creating word documents, spreadsheets, and email. Has the ability to learn and master an electronic medical software application as it may pertain to job responsibilities.
Able to maintain proficiency regarding job requirements as determined by annual assessment of job competency.
Demonstrate the ability to be a team player and possess a willingness to perform duties that are assigned or delegated to him/her as well as a willingness to perform duties of other employees as needed.
Support vision and mission
Maintain confidentiality of all work information, clinic information and patient information.
Participates in identifying problems and suggesting solutions

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

High School Diploma
Graduate of a certified nursing program. RN with valid state license.
Current state registered nurse license without limitations.
Must maintain continuing education credits required for renewal.
Valid BLS

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree
2+ years of previous experience in women’s health, fertility, OB/GYN
3+ years of previous nursing experience in other RN roles

Fertility Associates of Memphis

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