Clinical Fertility RN

Ivy Fertility•Milwaukee, WI

About The Position

Sage Reproductive Center, an Ivy Center and part of the Ivy Fertility Network, 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 care from a dedicated local team. The Clinical Fertility Nurse-RN delivers organized, compassionate nursing care across the fertility treatment journey in accordance with the State Board of Nursing scope of practice. The role combines cycle coordination and patient education with hands-on procedural nursing, supporting patients from initial consultation through egg retrievals, transfers, and pregnancy confirmation. The nurse also provides surgical-suite care, maintains accurate records, supports patients and families, and participates in on-call and coverage rotations.

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

BSN preferred.
Experience in a fertility practice, OB/GYN, or surgical/perioperative setting strongly preferred.
ACLS preferred.

Responsibilities

Communicate with patients about treatment instructions, medications, and upcoming steps.
Educate patients about infertility evaluations, medications, treatment protocols, and procedures.
Oversee patients’ treatment cycles, including injection training, consent review, medication questions, and general process questions.
Confirm testing and consent requirements 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 lab 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 patient instructions are updated promptly.
Respond to calls about lab values and semen study results with appropriate explanations and interpretation.
Provide pre-, intra-, and postoperative nursing care in the surgical suite according to standards of practice.
Review medical records and confirm consents and preoperative paperwork are complete 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 with egg retrievals, embryo transfers, and other fertility procedures.
Recover patients after procedures, support anesthesia recovery, and monitor vital signs.
Educate patients on recovery practices, including pain management.
Initiate the emergency response process when a patient emergency arises.
Schedule and maintain tracking lists for egg retrievals, embryo transfers, FETs, and IUIs.
Document patient care, plans, and interactions thoroughly and accurately in the EMR.
Perform chart audits 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.