IVF Nurse Coordinator

Unified Women's Healthcare•Newton, MA

22h•$36 - $48

About The Position

Unified is a nationwide community of providers, operations specialists and thought leaders who look for the greatest opportunities to impact every woman’s health, at every stage of their journeys. We are unparalleled in our scale and ability to adapt to address unmet and underserved needs. Through 815+ clinics, 23 IVF labs, nationwide telehealth capabilities and targeted case management, our 2,700+ independent, affiliated providers deliver comprehensive women’s health services and continuously work to implement methods and develop techniques or platforms that improve the healthcare experience. The IVF Nurse Coordinator (RN) plays a crucial role in the fertility treatment process and will make a significant impact through patient care, support, assessment, education, and counseling. The IVF Nurse Coordinator (RN) provides comprehensive care, support, and coordination throughout the IVF journey. Their role is pivotal in helping patients navigate the complexities of fertility treatments while striving for the best possible outcomes. The IVF Nurse Coordinator (RN) is responsible for providing individualized nursing care to CCRM’s fertility patients through treatment coordination, medication management, patient advocacy, and outcome monitoring. This position collaborates closely with the physicians to coordinate patient care and treatment and consult with patients regarding treatment protocols, medications, and/or required testing procedures. The IVF Nurse Coordinator is expected to function independently in the role as well as in a team environment. The IVF Nurse Coordinator reports to the Clinical Leadership.

Requirements

Associate Degree or higher in Nursing, from an accredited school of nursing required.
Current State Registered Nurse (RN) license (without limitations) required.
Active BCLS certification required.
3+ years RN experience preferred.
1 + years experience in fertility required.

Nice To Haves

2+ years of previous experience in women’s health,OB/GYN, preferred.

Responsibilities

Assess patients' medical histories, reproductive health, and any underlying conditions that may impact fertility and ensure appropriate data is entered in EMR.
Collaborate with physicians to determine suitable treatment plans for individual patients.
Educate patients on the IVF process (procedures, infertility testing, insemination, in vitro (IVF) fertilization, FET, and egg vitrification, etc.), medications, potential side effects, and lifestyle factors that may affect treatment success.
Provide emotional support and counseling to each patient throughout their CCRM Journey.
Guide patients on how to self-administer medications and monitor progress; adjust medication dosages based on patients' responses and communicate any concerns to the medical team.
Coordinate and schedule surgery and ART appointments, diagnostic tests, and procedures, and ensure all consents are signed and patients adhere to the treatment timeline.
Monitor established pregnancies via ultrasonography and lab tests, through the first 8-12 weeks of pregnancy (annotated in EMR).
Serve as a liaison between patients and the medical team, relaying vital information, test results, and treatment instructions; answering any questions or concerns promptly.
Advocate for patients, ensuring their needs and preferences are taken into consideration and help patients make informed decisions about their care.
Maintain accurate and up-to-date patient records, documenting all aspects of the IVF treatment in the EMR (i.e., medication administration, test results, progress notes, physician orders, etc.).
Ensure patients understand results, discuss potential reasons for failure, and explore alternative treatment options or modifications to the treatment plan.
Perform intrauterine inseminations, as directed.
Verify all communicable disease testing is complete, accurate, and appropriate.
Other duties as assigned.