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US Fertility Fertility RN in Westshore, Florida
Shady Grove Fertility is the premier provider of compassionate and patient focused fertility & reproductive services, with utmost integrity and concern, delivered through a dedicated, diverse and expert team of physicians, scientists and staff.
The Fertility Nurse works collaboratively within the Nursing Department and with the total program to provide timely, proficient, patient-centered services for all patients, supporting physicians’ treatment plan. Collaborates with physicians and multidisciplinary team members providing physical and psychological support to patients.
This is a full time opportunity working Monday - Friday 7:00-4:00pm in our Westshore, FL office. Possible Rotation in St. Pete office
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Counsel patients through fertility treatment after consultation with the physician and fertility team.
Assists fertility team in assuring that all appropriate consents are sent to patient and are returned in a timely manner.
Coordinate and develop care for assigned physicians’ In-Vitro Fertilization (IVF), Embryo Transfer (ET/FET), Egg Vitrification and Mock Cycle patients.
Coordinate patient’s timeline, calendar and protocol. Will provide knowledgeable answers to patient’s questions regarding their cycle and calendar.
Provide fertility education including but not limited to medication teaching, resources and diagnostic testing.
Provide emotional/compassionate support to patients through their fertility journey.
Responsible to ensure that all required labs/diagnostic testing is within designated time frame in accordance to FDA/CDC guidelines.
Review Today’s Schedule in Artworks each day after physicians have reviewed and provided orders regarding ultrasound and lab tests. Will contact patient with appropriate instructions per physician’s direction.
Perform routine patient assessment as necessary (i.e., height weight, vital signs).
Responsible for detailed and accurate documentation in each patient’s chart in Artworks.
Review patient’s chart to identify potential medical problems which require evaluation prior to proceeding with fertility treatment.
Perform phlebotomy, cultures and intrauterine inseminations.
Responsible to triage phone calls/portal messages received from the IVF/FET nurse line and/or portal and provide instructions per patient’s treatment plan.
Will develop OR schedule in coordination with the OR and embryology departments on designated monitoring days and as needed. Will call patients’ with their pre-op instructions.
Responsible to follow up post treatment/post procedure to assess for any additional needs or emergent signs/symptoms for immediate evaluation.
Responsible for continued monitoring of established pregnancies with physician direction during the first 10-12 weeks of gestation.
Assure that all required documentation is completed for SART data reporting.
Serve as clinical point person on a rational basis in support of Clinical Nurse Manager in overseeing the daily clinical operations.
Maintains safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations and calling for assistance from other health care support personnel when appropriate.
Protects patients and employees by adhering to HIPPA, infection-control policies and protocols, medication administration and storage procedures, and controlled substance regulations.
Operates specialty equipment per manufacturer’s recommendations and/or policy and procedure.
SKILLS & REQUIREMENTS:
Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
RN (two year degree program)
Current state license without limitations required.
Current ACLS, BLS Certification
Experience in an area of women’s health; OB/GYN preferred.
Bilingual (Spanish Speaking) preferred.
Candidates must also possess strong patient service, team orientation, excellent interpersonal communication skills, the ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary team, and the ability to remain calm and respond appropriately to all stressful situations.