OB Care Coordinator

CENTRAL VIRGINIA HEALTH SERVICES INC•Fredericksburg, VA

8d•$30 - $38•Onsite

About The Position

The OB Care Coordinator provides nursing care coordination and case management for obstetric patients, with a focus on high-risk pregnancies and continuity across prenatal, delivery, postpartum, pediatric, and primary care services. The role uses the nursing process to assess, plan, implement, coordinate, and evaluate care; develops individualized care plans; provides education; coordinates referrals and community resources; and supports informed, patient-centered decision-making. The coordinator manages a population of focus based on organizational or site needs, follows up on appointments and referrals, supports transitions of care, and monitors maternal and infant health quality measures. The position also serves as the floor nurse for contracted OB/GYN providers at assigned locations and completes required documentation, reports, and records. This is a part-time position located at CVHS Fredericksburg in Fredericksburg, Virginia.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited Registered Nurse program.
Current, unrestricted nursing license issued by the Virginia State Board of Nursing.
At least 5 years of general patient care experience as a licensed nurse.
Current CPR certification.
Ability to work independently and maintain confidentiality.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Strong knowledge of clinical aspects of care and the nursing process.
Knowledge of community resources and experience with high-risk populations.
Knowledge of Medicaid maternity programs, WIC, maternal health quality measures, and community resources.
Ability to collaborate with the community, patients, families, and other members of the healthcare team.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Nursing or a related field preferred.
Two years of experience as a Care Coordinator or Case Manager preferred, ideally in women's health, labor and delivery, maternal-child health, or OB/GYN.

Responsibilities

Assess, plan, implement, coordinate, and evaluate care for obstetric patients using the nursing process.
Identify and manage high-risk obstetric patients, including patients with chronic medical conditions, behavioral health concerns, substance use disorders, social determinants of health needs, adolescent pregnancy, advanced maternal age, or previous adverse pregnancy outcomes.
Conduct maternal risk assessments and develop individualized care plans for specific patient populations.
Provide prenatal and postpartum education on topics including nutrition, breastfeeding, safe sleep, family planning, pregnancy warning signs, and newborn care.
Coordinate referrals to Maternal-Fetal Medicine, behavioral health, social work, nutrition services, lactation support, community health workers, and other specialty services.
Monitor prenatal and postpartum appointment compliance and conduct outreach to patients who miss appointments.
Assist patients with transportation, insurance issues, Medicaid and WIC enrollment, and access to community resources.
Collaborate with providers to ensure recommended prenatal screenings, laboratory testing, vaccinations, ultrasounds, and postpartum follow-up are completed.
Perform hospital admission and discharge follow-up for obstetric patients and newborns.
Coordinate postpartum follow-up and support completion of postpartum visits within recommended timeframes.
Assist with transitions of care between prenatal, delivery, postpartum, pediatric, and primary care services, including hospital discharge follow-up with a primary care provider.
Monitor maternal and infant health quality metrics, including prenatal care utilization, postpartum visit completion, low birth weight, breastfeeding support, and maternal health outcomes.
Participate in multidisciplinary case reviews and high-risk pregnancy conferences.
Maintain accurate and timely documentation in the electronic medical record and complete required reports and records.
Use translation services to assist patients who do not speak English.
Serve as an advocate for patients, families, and facilities while honoring patient choices and supporting patient-centered goals and informed decision-making.
Support population health initiatives and quality improvement activities related to women's health and maternal care.
Provide comprehensive case management with attention to cost savings, continuity, quality, and self-management as indicated.
Connect patients and families with available community resources and follow up with clients and agencies to document referral use and success.
Manage, teach, negotiate, and collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary teams.
Promote a team-based, patient-centered medical practice model through leadership and practice, and communicate with administrative and provider staff to support the model.
Manage a population of focus according to organizational or site needs and receive referrals from site staff, care coordinators, hospital or insurance staff, patients, or caregivers and family members.
Assist with follow-up and appointment scheduling as needed.
Act as the floor nurse for contracted OB/GYN providers at all assigned locations.
Perform other duties as assigned.