Registered Nurse, Float Pool

Overview

This Registered Nurse (RN), Float Pool will support for our Maternal-Fetal Medicine and Obstetrics & Gynecology practice. This role provides expert nursing care to women across the reproductive lifespan, with a focus on high-risk pregnancies and complex OB/GYN conditions. Responsibilities include patient education, coordination of care, assistance with in-office procedures, triage, and support during diagnostic testing (e.g. NSTs).

This is a part-time, temporary hourly wage position.

Responsibilities

Facilitate patient care in the clinic setting.

Recognize medical situations specific to Maternal Fetal Medicine and Obstetrics and Gynecology.

Correlate the patient’s clinical history with fetal monitoring results and recognized signs and symptoms of maternal/fetal compromise.  Institute appropriate nursing actions for referral.

Perform ante partum fetal testing to include non-stress testing and contraction stress testing.

Determine the technical adequacy of each test and independently assesses appropriateness of each patient’s testing based on established policies and protocols.

Recognize normal versus abnormal results; prepare accurate, readable report of the test; contact physician when necessary.

Coordinate additional care for ante partum patients to include follow-up testing or procedures, scheduling, physician’s orders, and hospital admissions.

Perform nurse intakes for new obstetrical patients.

Contribute to the well-being of patients by serving as a positive role model and demonstrating a professional, caring attitude, and behavior towards co-workers, patients, and guests.

Monitor task queues and contact patients with test results. Answer the Triage line, record calls and return patient and physician calls in a timely manner.

PATIENT CONFIDENTIALITY MUST BE MAINTAINED AT ALL TIMES.

ADHERE TO EVMS MEDICAL GROUP CARE COMMITMENTS:

We will be COURTEOUS

• We will welcome you with a smile

• We will state our name and yours when available

• If we are unsure of your needs we will ask if you need help

• We will assist you in reaching your next destination

We will be ACCOMMODATING

• We will protect your privacy and dignity by knocking before entering a room and not discussing private matters in public

• We will solve problems within our authority. If we can’t solve it, we’ll find someone who can

• We will respond quickly, and we’ll explain delays

• We will keep your surroundings as pleasant as possible, including keeping noise to a minimum

We will be RESPECTFUL

• We will include you in our conversations

• We will be attentive, genuine and positive

• We will take the time to be courteous and considerate

• We will involve you in decisions that concern your care

We will be EXPLICIT and help you understand

• We will take the time to listen and give your our full attention

• We will make explanations brief and easy to understand by using language you can understand

• We will make sure you have the information you need

• We will explain what we are doing and why we are doing it

Qualifications

EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE:

Graduation from NLN Accredited School of Nursing with RN required, BSN preferred. Minimum one year clinical experience caring for patients with high risk obstetric patients and minimum one year experience in fetal monitoring preferred. Must have a valid Virginia license as a Professional Registered Nurse.

CORE COMPETENCIES:

• Ability to develop and maintain effective relationships with public, partners, customers, and co-workers; while working cooperatively and effectively with others to achieve common goals.

• Ability to manage time and resources to ensure assignments are completed accurately and deadlines are met. Meets attendance/punctuality requirements.

• Ability to adapt to changing work environments, work priorities, and organizational needs with enthusiasm and energy.  Takes independent action to address and resolve problems.

• Ability to expresses ideas effectively and demonstrate sound judgment with regard to decision-making.

• Ability to deal with others in a direct honest manner and comply with all EVMS/EVMS Medical Group policies and procedure.

• Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, proportions and percentages. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and statistical analysis.

Location : Location

US-VA-Virginia Beach