IVF Nurse Coordinator (RN)

Fertility & Endocrine Associates • Louisville, KY, US • 2w ago

Fertility & Endocrine Associates, PSC is a leading infertility treatment practice, providing advanced reproductive endocrinology and fertility services in the Louisville, KY and surrounding areas. Through our partnership with Louisville Reproductive Center, the first private in vitro fertilization (IVF) lab in Kentucky, we have had the distinct pleasure of helping hundreds of families realize their dream of a family for over 20 years.

Overview

The IVF Nurse Coordinator (RN) plays a pivotal role in delivering personalized, compassionate care to patients navigating infertility treatments, including egg freezing, IUI, IVF, and egg/sperm donation cycles. This role involves a combination of direct patient care and intake coordination with a collaborative nursing model. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, highly organized, and possesses strong emotional intelligence. They thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced environment and are adept at working both independently and as part of a collaborative team. Success in this role requires adaptability, problem-solving skills, and a commitment to delivering an exceptional patient experience.

Essential Responsibilities

Educate patients and partners on procedures and tests related to infertility, insemination, IVF, FET, and egg vitrification.
Guide patients through the IVF process: review and interpret lab/ultrasound results and their implications, coordinate referrals, provide education surrounding medications prescribed & interventions when needed.
Coordinate patient care and infertility treatment plans with physicians and the remote REI team leading up to the start of treatment (e.g. egg freezing, IUI, IVF, and egg/sperm donation cycles) utilizing phone, email, text, Zoom, and secure patient portals.
Ensure daily accountability for infertility/IVF patients during fertility treatment cycles, including tracking ultrasounds, lab tests, physician orders, and other related activities.
Provide compassionate emotional support to patients throughout their infertility journey.

Other Responsibilities

Schedule and coordinate REI stim reviews with the physician and REI team during patient cycles.
In partnership with the in-clinic team, document patient interactions and treatment plans in the EMR system up to the start of fertility treatment.
Manage patient scheduling and coordinate with laboratory and front desk teams for ART scheduling.
Ensure timely completion of all communicable disease testing.
Assist with the codification of clinical best practices and norms through support on operations and documentation projects.
Assist with quality improvement projects as needed.
Maintain professional credentials and standing by participating in continuing education and professional organizations.

Qualifications

Fertility Knowledge: Must feel comfortable and confident independently navigating patients through the IVF process. Must have familiarity with common IVF protocols.
Work Environment: Must maintain a quiet, private workspace to comply with HIPAA confidentiality requirements.
Problem-Solving: Strong problem-solving skills, with the ability to think critically and adapt to changing circumstances. Must be comfortable working independently with limited overhead guidance in a busy clinic.
Emotional Intelligence: High emotional intelligence, with the ability to provide compassionate care and support.
Organizational Skills: Strong organizational and time management skills to handle multiple patient cases efficiently.
Communication Skills: Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to convey complex medical information clearly.
Motivation: Highly motivated, driven, and self-starting individual who can work independently in a fast-paced, remote environment.

Education/Experience Requirements

Must hold and maintain an active Registered Nurse (RN) license in Kentucky.
Bachelor’s degree in Nursing required
Minimum of 2 years experience as a Registered Nurse in a clinical setting is required.
Previous experience as an IVF Nurse Coordinator or in an OB/GYN setting is strongly preferred.
Third party experience preferred but not required.
Experience with IMS Fertility EMR would be a bonus
Required to have or obtain certifications in Basic Life Support (BLS) and/or Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) and American Society for Reproductive Medicine (ASRM) nurse certifications.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $67,000.00 - $79,000.00 per year

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