Department OverviewThe OHSU Doernbecher Fetal Care Program offers comprehensive care for pregnancies complicated by conditions and disorders primarily affecting the fetus. Our multidisciplinary team of experts provides advanced diagnostics, genetic testing, treatments, and services, ensuring that both pregnant individuals and babies receive the best possible care. It is the only program in Oregon to offer such specialized care.
At the heart of our approach is a comprehensive care model, where diagnosis, treatment, delivery, and recovery all take place in one location. This continuity of care enhances convenience and ensures that all pregnant individuals and babies are supported every step of the way. We utilize advanced technologies, such as state-of the-art ultrasound, MRI, genetic screening and fetal monitoring, to provide accurate diagnostics and minimize risks.
Our team includes specialists in maternal, fetal, and newborn medicine, as well as experts in areas like genetics, heart care, and fetal surgery, allowing us to provide a highly collaborative and holistic approach to each patient's care.
The OHSU Doernbecher Fetal Care Program provides compassionate, expert care in a supportive environment, making it a leading choice for those seeking exceptional maternal and fetal care in the Pacific Northwest.
Function/Duties of PositionThe Nurse Coordinator provides effective care coordination for pregnant patients with fetal anomalies and
genetic conditions. They are responsible for the active and transition management of patients throughout
their care in the Fetal Care Program. The Nurse Coordinator ensures the patients enter the OHSU system and
have coordination and education support throughout their complete pregnancy care episode. This work is
patient facing in both the clinic setting, and other locations where fetal care patients are cared for, working to coordinate complex care across consulting services.
The Nurse Coordinator is expected to practice in accordance with professional standards, core values, and with a commitment to service excellence. The Nurse Coordinator participates in the clinic, department, program, multidisciplinary teams and committees and is expected to initiate and/or actively participate in quality improvement projects as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
• Oversees pregnant person referral intake (receipt and review of records, scheduling, and needs
assessment)
• Primary contact point for patients within the fetal care program from referral through postpartum
period.
• Engages in the development of care management standards and care delivery models within the
clinic.
• Performs to standard as part of the multidisciplinary team in the development of individualized,
patient centered care.
• Participates in counseling of pregnant person with fetal team and multidisciplinary specialists.
• Assesses the pregnant person/family for SDOH and connects to appropriate resources.
• Triages urgent/emergent calls and participates in provider visits for patients when appropriate.
• Phone triage of common obstetric questions and conditions.
• Supports communication with patients and referring provider offices.
• Supports prenatal operating room procedures for fetal care patients, from the perspective of care
coordination, continuity, and fetal intervention expertise.
• Supports the pregnant person and family in situations of perinatal loss and/or termination of
pregnancy.
• Participates in research studies and protocols.
• Proficiency using with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook).
Required Qualifications- Two years of obstetric direct patient care experience within the last five years.
• One year of obstetric phone triage experience.
• Experience caring for patients undergoing pregnancy termination or palliative delivery. - BSN Graduates: Baccalaureate Degree in Nursing from a program accredited by Commission of Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE), Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN) or Commission for Nursing Education Accreditation (CNEA) 30 days before start date.
- ADN Graduates: Associate Degree in Nursing from an accredited program 30 days before the start date.
- Associate degree Nurses required to enroll in BSN program within 3 years of hire and complete within 5 years of hire
- Current, unencumbered Oregon State Registered Nurse License Current unencumbered Washington RN license.
- BLS from AHA required. New hires will be enrolled and required to complete during orientation.
- Must be able to perform the essential functions of the position with or without accommodation
Preferred Qualifications• RNC-OB, RNC-MNN, RNC-NIC, or CCRN Neonatal nursing professional certification.
• One year of experience working in a Maternal Fetal Medicine Clinic or other high risk obstetric
clinic.
• One year of recent experience on inpatient labor and delivery, postpartum, antepartum, or neonatal
critical care unit.
• Experience in a fetal care center with or without complex fetal interventions.
Medical fluency in Spanish or Russian. 
