Clinical Fertility Nurse

IVY FERTILITY•Chicago, IL

2d•$42 - $49•Onsite

About The Position

Sage Reproductive Center, an Ivy Center, provides comprehensive fertility care, including fertility assessment and education, fertility preservation, genetic testing, IVF, IUI, donor and surrogacy support, and ongoing physical and emotional support. The center combines reproductive medicine and laboratory science with a dedicated local care team. The full-time Clinical Fertility Nurse-RN delivers organized, compassionate patient care throughout the fertility treatment journey in accordance with the State Board of Nursing scope of practice. The role combines cycle coordination and patient education with procedural nursing, supporting patients from initial consultation through egg retrievals, embryo transfers, and pregnancy confirmation. The nurse also provides surgical and recovery care, maintains accurate documentation, supports patients and families, and participates in the on-call rotation and additional coverage as needed.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited nursing program.
Current, unrestricted Registered Nurse license in the state of practice.
At least 2 years of nursing experience.
Current BLS certification.
Strong phlebotomy skills and ability to start IVs.
Knowledge of arrhythmia recognition, hemodynamic monitoring, and emergency equipment, including defibrillators and cardiac monitors.
Experience with EMR systems and general office software.
Strong organizational skills, including the ability to multitask, prioritize, and manage interruptions.
Excellent communication skills, attention to detail, and a compassionate, patient-first approach.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).
Experience in a fertility practice, OB/GYN, or surgical/perioperative setting.
Current ACLS certification.

Responsibilities

Communicate with patients about treatment instructions, medications, and upcoming steps.
Educate patients about infertility evaluations, medications, treatment protocols, and procedures.
Oversee patient cycles, including injection training, consent review, and responses to medication and process questions.
Confirm required testing and consents are complete for patients scheduled for treatment.
Coordinate treatment plans for egg freezing, IUI, IVF, and frozen embryo transfer.
Conduct nursing visits and ensure patients are seen by a nurse during cycle visits.
Perform phlebotomy, intrauterine insemination, and subcutaneous and intramuscular injections as directed.
Administer IV medications, RhoGam, and Methotrexate as applicable.
Monitor established pregnancies through early pregnancy using ultrasonography and laboratory values, and document updates in the EMR.
Perform nursing triage and provide health advice by phone.
Review daily lab results and ultrasound images with the physician and ensure timely updates to patient instructions.
Respond to calls about laboratory values and semen study results with appropriate explanation and interpretation.
Provide pre-, intra-, and post-operative nursing care in the surgical suite according to standards of practice.
Review medical records and verify consents and pre-operative paperwork before procedures.
Monitor patients during and after surgery and assist physicians with instruments and supplies during operations.
Manage nursing care in the procedure room to maintain a safe, sterile, and comfortable environment.
Assist physicians during egg retrievals, embryo transfers, and other fertility procedures.
Recover patients after procedures, assist with anesthesia recovery, and monitor vital signs.
Educate patients about recovery best practices, including pain management.
Initiate emergency response processes when patient emergencies arise.
Schedule and maintain tracking lists for egg retrievals, embryo transfers, FETs, and IUIs.
Document patient care, plans, and interactions accurately in the EMR.
Audit charts to ensure documentation is complete before the end of the day.
Provide emotional support to patients and their families throughout treatment.
Participate in the nursing on-call rotation as scheduled.
Cover additional weekend and holiday shifts as needed to support team coverage.
Perform other duties as assigned.