RN - IVF Nurse Coordinator - OBGYN Clinic

UAB Medicine • Full-time • Birmingham, AL, US • 3h ago

Position Description

Work Schedule: Full Time, Monday - Friday, 8am - 5pm *Some Saturdays

Work Location: OBGYN, Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility; Women & Infants Center

Benefits include: 100% tuition assistance, wellness initiatives, generous paid time off, paid parental leave, Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program eligible employer, plus more. In addition to our many benefits and perks, UAB Medicine provides a variety of resources to support employees both personally and professionally.

To direct patient interaction and coordination of infertility testing and treatment plans, including IVF and IUI cycles, between patients and physicians. To provide telephone triage for patient calls regarding medications, treatment plans, and test results. To maintain patient charting in Electronic Medical Record (EMR) system. To provide patient education and counseling on treatment protocols, mediations, and infertility procedures. To be responsible for accurate and timely communication of physician orders, instructions, and lab results to patients. To provide pre-and post-op care of patients having procedures (i.e. egg retrieval, embryo transfer, hysteroscopy). To communicate with all staff, clinical and administrative, in order to provide highest level of quality patient care.

Position Requirements

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Bachelor's degree in Nursing and one (1) year of experience in an OB/GYN setting required. Experience in reproductive endocrinology and infertility preferred. Work experience may NOT substitute for education requirement.

License, Certification And/Or Registration

Currently licensed as a Registered Nurse (RN) by the Alabama Board of Nursing required. Current Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification required or must be obtained within thirty (30) days of employment. Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification required or must be obtained within six (6) months of employment.

Traits & Skills

Must be self-directed / self-motivated; must have good communication and interpersonal skills. Must be able to: (1) perform a variety of duties often changing from one task to another of a different nature without loss of efficiency or composure; (2) accept responsibility for the direction, control and planning of an one’s own work; (3) work independently; (4) recognize the rights and responsibilities of patient confidentiality; (5) convey empathy and compassion to those experiencing pain, physical or emotional distress and/or grief; (6) relate to others in a manner which creates a sense of teamwork and cooperation; (7) communicate effectively with people from every socioeconomic, cultural and educational background; (8) exhibit flexibility and cope effectively in an ever-changing, fast-paced healthcare environment; (9) perform effectively when confronted with emergency, critical, unusual or dangerous situations; (10) demonstrate the quality work ethic of doing the right thing the right way; and (11) maintain a customer focus and strive to satisfy the customer's perceived needs.

UA Health Services Foundation (UAHSF) is proud to be an AA/EOE/M/F/Vet/Disabled employer.