Shift: Monday through Friday 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM
Work Arrangement: On-Site
Department: Center for Reproductive Endocrinology
Facility: Reproductive Health and Fertility Center
- 500 N Keene Street Suite 203 Columbia, MO 65201
Compensation:
• Base Pay Range: $32.82 - $48.27 per hour, based on experience
DETAILED JOB DESCRIPTION
• Ability to achieve fertility nurse competency within one year of hire is expected through on-the-job training. Training will include focus specific to Fertility Nursing in Communication, Teaching & Education, Safe & Effective Nursing Care, Patient Care Management, Technical and Procedural Skills, and Documentation. Assist in development, implementation and maintenance of nursing care standards for infertility nursing care. Act as a consultant and clinical resource to clinic staff through provision of patient care and coordination of care.
• Triage of patients, identification of resource availability and assessment of continuity of care. Assist in development of the IVF Program and/or Third Party Reproduction Program including policies, procedures, consent forms, patient education materials and marketing plan, in consultation with the program director, practice manager and nurse supervisor. Facilitate patient, family and staff teaching.
• Systematically and continuously collect and assess data related to patient health status to develop, execute and evaluate the plan of care for IVF or Third Party patients. Participate in procedures functioning as an assist, circulator or conscious sedation nurse as needed. Provide support to clinical staff assigned to support the IVF Program and/or Third Party Reproduction Program.
• Develop and implement efficient systems to enhance patient satisfaction and provider productivity. Provide continual guidance, emotional and physical support to the couples during all phases of the treatment program. Provide leadership for day-to-day operations within the program by demonstrating competency in clinical activities.
• Maintain clinical competency by attending and participating in divisional meetings and in-service education. Promote open and effective communication among clinical staff, laboratory staff, the medical faculty and other departments. Serve as a resource person to staff in other clinics as appropriate. Support patient cycle needs outside of clinic business hours when needed (often remote)
• Timed procedures may require work outside of clinic business hours dependent upon cycle/patient May complete unit/department specific duties as outlined in department documents.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree with one (1) year of RN experience; or two (2) years of RN Experience. Missouri Board of Nursing RN or Nurse Licensure Compact multi-state RN. When primary state of residency changes, compact state RNs must apply under new state of residency within thirty (30) days. Ability to meet clinical demands of Fertility Nurse Coordination.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree. Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility (REI) certification. Additional license/certification requirements as determined by the hiring department.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met with or without reasonable accommodation. The performance of these physical demands is an essential function of the job. This position is very active and requires ambulating, reaching, and moving objects weighing up to and over 20 lbs. This role also routinely comes into contact with patients who may have contagious illnesses. This position is in a health care facility open 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Rotating shifts as well as holiday and work during inclement weather will be required.
