Registered Nurse (RN) - Maternal Fetal Medicine

Catholic Health•West Islip, NY

About The Position

The Maternal Fetal Medicine (MFM) Registered Nurse delivers specialized outpatient nursing care to patients with high-risk pregnancies. Working with MFM physicians, referring obstetrical practices, Labor & Delivery, and interdisciplinary colleagues, the RN provides assessment, fetal surveillance, education, telephone triage, and care coordination. The role requires sound obstetrical judgment, timely escalation of maternal or fetal concerns, and flexibility to work at multiple Catholic Health MFM locations. The position supports MFM services across Catholic Health. Work location may change according to patient volume, staffing, and operational needs. The RN is expected to maintain consistent clinical standards and follow site-specific procedures at each assigned facility.

Requirements

At least 2 years of Registered Nurse experience in Labor & Delivery.
Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree; an Associate's degree will be considered if the candidate is enrolled in an accredited BSN program.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
National Certification Corporation certification in Electronic Fetal Monitoring (C-EFM).
Ability and willingness to work at Good Samaritan University Hospital, Mercy Hospital, Good Samaritan University Hospital - St. Charles Campus, and St. Catherine of Siena Hospital as assigned.
Experience with electronic health records, patient education, and clinical telephone triage.

Nice To Haves

Experience caring for high-risk obstetrical patients or working in an outpatient MFM practice.

Responsibilities

Assess and document maternal symptoms, vital signs, relevant obstetrical history, medications, allergies, and clinical concerns.
Perform non-stress tests (NSTs), evaluate fetal monitoring tracings within RN scope and competency, and promptly escalate nonreassuring or abnormal findings.
Recognize urgent obstetrical conditions such as hypertensive disorders, vaginal bleeding, preterm labor, and decreased fetal movement; initiate appropriate escalation and coordinate transfer to Labor & Delivery or emergency care when indicated.
Assist MFM providers with examinations, diagnostic services, and procedures consistent with training, orders, and institutional policy; administer ordered medications and treatments.
Educate patients on high-risk pregnancy conditions, surveillance, warning signs, medications, follow-up plans, and when to seek urgent care.
Conduct patient telephone triage within approved protocols, communicate clinical concerns to providers, and document advice and follow-up.
Coordinate laboratory work, diagnostic testing, specialty referrals, and continuity of care with referring offices and hospital departments.
Maintain accurate electronic health record documentation; support patient flow, safe handoffs, and patient-centered communication.
Participate in quality improvement, infection prevention, safety initiatives, competency validation, and continuing education.
Work at assigned Catholic Health MFM locations as required and follow each facility's site-specific procedures.