Registered Nurse, Float Pool - OB​/GYN

Overview

This Registered Nurse (RN), Float Pool will support the 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 and one of several RN Float pool positions currently open.

• 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 recognize signs and symptoms of maternal/fetal compromise; institute appropriate nursing actions for referral.
• Perform antepartum fetal testing to include non-stress testing and contraction stress testing.
• Determine the technical adequacy of each test and independently assess the appropriateness of each patient’s testing based on established policies and protocols.
• Recognize normal versus abnormal results; prepare accurate, readable reports of the test; contact the physician when necessary.
• Coordinate additional care for antepartum 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 toward 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.

• 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.

• Ability to develop and maintain effective relationships with the 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 express 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 procedures.
• Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, proportions and percentages. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and statistical analysis.

Location:

Virginia Beach, VA

Note:

This description reflects the current responsibilities and qualifications for this role; it is not a promise or guarantee of employment. This position is part-time and temporary.