MFM RN Coord PRN

Cooper University Hospital•Camden, NJ

About The Position

At Cooper University Health Care , our commitment to providing extraordinary health care begins with our team. Our extraordinary professionals are continuously discovering clinical innovations and enhanced access to the most up-to-date facilities, equipment, technologies and research protocols. We have a commitment to our employees to provide competitive rates and compensation programs. Cooper offers full and part-time employees a comprehensive benefits program, including health, dental, vision, life, disability, and retirement. We also provide attractive working conditions and opportunities for career growth through professional development. Discover why Cooper University Health Care is the employer of choice in South Jersey. Short Description The Ambulatory MFM nurse coordinator is responsible for providing physician support and nursing care to Maternal Fetal Medicine patients. Responsible for performing non-stress testing, phlebotomy for genetic testing, assisting with procedures performed by the perinatologist and provides post procedure instructions to the patient and documents all aspects of patient care. Provides education and support for patient/significant other about health/illness and plan of care in conjunction with perinatologist and referring physician. In collaboration with MFM and referring provider, identifies interdisciplinary resources needed to assist in implementing the nursing plan of care. Communicates with physicians and insurance companies, assisting in securing/calling in prescriptions and supplies for proper care. Identifies individual outcomes that are appropriate, culturally appropriate, realistic and attainable. Communicates as appropriate, with the patients, OB and MFM providers, office staff, ultrasonographers, genetic counselors, and labor and delivery staff with any changes in a patient's clinical condition that may impact the patient’s disposition. Reports test results to patients as appropriated; schedules follow up as necessary. Administers medications in accordance with policy. Maintains inventory of necessary supplies in office. Assumes responsibility for own professional/educational/personal growth. Must provide exceptional customer service that leads to a positive patient care experience.

Requirements

2-5 years recent clinical experience in Labor & Delivery, Antepartum, ambulatory Maternal Fetal Medicine practice or equivalent experience including fetal monitoring and interpretation
Must possess effective communication skills, diplomacy and ability to work well with all disciplines and levels
Requires strong interpersonal, organizational and verbal/written communication skills
Graduate of an accredited school of nursing, BSN preferred
Current NJ RN License
BLS
Knowledge and skill in the nursing role when caring for patients undergoing the following procedures/interventions: Ultrasound, amniocentesis, and fetal monitoring
Knowledge of high-risk patient’s learning needs and education resources, normal pathophysiology of pregnancy and potential impact of risk factors
Knowledge of routine antepartum tests and procedures and ability to coordinate complex patient care
Proficient with EMR

Nice To Haves

Experience with ASOBGYN & EPIC preferred

Responsibilities

providing physician support and nursing care to Maternal Fetal Medicine patients
performing non-stress testing
phlebotomy for genetic testing
assisting with procedures performed by the perinatologist
provides post procedure instructions to the patient and documents all aspects of patient care
providing education and support for patient/significant other about health/illness and plan of care in conjunction with perinatologist and referring physician
identifying interdisciplinary resources needed to assist in implementing the nursing plan of care in collaboration with MFM and referring provider
communicating with physicians and insurance companies, assisting in securing/calling in prescriptions and supplies for proper care
identifying individual outcomes that are appropriate, culturally appropriate, realistic and attainable
communicating as appropriate, with the patients, OB and MFM providers, office staff, ultrasonographers, genetic counselors, and labor and delivery staff with any changes in a patient's clinical condition that may impact the patient’s disposition
reporting test results to patients as appropriated; schedules follow up as necessary
administering medications in accordance with policy
maintaining inventory of necessary supplies in office
assuming responsibility for own professional/educational/personal growth
providing exceptional customer service that leads to a positive patient care experience