RN - NURSE NAVIGATOR (OBGYN)

UHS • Washington, DC

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Capital Medical Group is a newly acquired physician practice group within Independence Physician Management (IPM), a subsidiary of UHS. We are seeking an experienced, strategic Human Resources leader to help shape the future of our organization and support the continued growth of a large, multi-specialty medical practice serving patients across the Washington, DC area and the DMV.
At Capital Medical Group, our mission is simple but powerful: to provide personalized, innovative, equitable, and high-quality care that improves the lives of our patients and their families. As the largest multi-specialty physician practice in the region, we support more than 50 medical and surgical specialties through a network of hospitals and care locations, including GW Hospital, Cedar Hill Regional Medical Center, GW Urgent Care, and affiliated sites throughout the DMV.
The Clinical Nurse Navigator/Coordinator functions as a member of the multidisciplinary team who has clinical nursing expertise in an assigned area. They focus on the clinical and educational aspects of care, acting as a clinical resource, advocate, and educator. They are present in the clinic and serve as a vital member of the care team.

Requirements

• An Associate's degree or higher in Nursing, or an equivalent combination of training and experience.
• Basic fetal monitoring certification or ability to obtain in first 30 days
• AHA-Basic Life Support
• A current and valid D.C. license as a Registered Nurse or evidence of application for licensure in D.C.
• A minimum of 3 years of experience as a Registered Nurse, OB/GYN experience preferred.
• Sit, walk, reach, bend, or twist for long periods of time in a clinical setting.
• Must be able to lift, carry, push, or pull up to 50 lbs. as part of the role.
• Regularly exposed to healthcare settings that may require personal protective equipment.
• Requires manual dexterity to operate a computer keyboard, calculator, copier machine, and other equipment.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in Family Planning preferred
• Experience in Family Planning preferred

Responsibilities

• Follow up with patients on testing and procedure results in coordination with providers.
• Contact referring physicians or imaging groups and contacting patients on any issues or items needed for visit.
• Assists with coordination of follow-up visits, orders, and referrals.
• Initiates/Participates in quality improvement, patient safety, and patient experience initiatives.
• Participate in training and education of support staff.
• Assess factors of the patient’s past and present physical, psychosocial, and cultural baseline, health problems, and external support systems that may impact his/her ability to cope with the current health situation.
• Utilize advanced nursing knowledge and the nursing process to: Assess a patient’s physical, psychosocial, and cultural background. Identify relevant health problems and external support systems. Define a nursing problem list informed by medical diagnosis and assessment. Set realistic, measurable goals related to each problem. Develop a care plan targeting resolution and prevention of nursing issues. Evaluate and document patient progress. Collaborate with healthcare professionals to implement a comprehensive care plan.
• Manage OB/GYN Triage Schedule
• Deliver patient education tailored to individual healthcare needs (i.e. Diabetes Education, Gynecological Conditions, Birth Control)
• Assist physicians in routine patient care:
• Assist with procedures and treatments, as needed
• Provide patient education as needed.
• Maintain clear and accurate nursing documentation and document all patient interactions in EPIC
• Administer medications
• Recognize adverse signs and symptoms quickly and react in emergency situations
• Serve as a telephone/myChart triage nurse as assigned
• Assess patient needs and prioritize calls.
• Provide advice or direct in-office support.
• Assess walk-in patients and coordinate care as needed
• Redirect calls appropriately and work collaboratively with support staff.
• Pap Tracking and Mammogram Tracking as assigned
• Ensuring that PAP information is up to date in the EMR
• Coordinate with the provider regarding care plan
• Participate in PAP/dysplasia tracking process, follow up with lab results, to include phone and written contact with patients
• Postpartum Follow-Up as assigned
• Review delivery report and scheduling
• Follow up patients that have recently delivered and ensure they have appointments scheduled
• Follow up with hypertension patients and patients at high risk for maternal mood disorder to ensure proper follow-up
• Earn continuing education credits.
• Set professional growth goals with nursing leadership.
• Participate in departmental meetings.
• Family Planning
• Guide patients through the family planning intake process
• Work with patients and providers to ensure that patients are scheduled timely for procedure
• Ensure that patients are scheduled for follow up appointments as needed
• Fetal Monitoring
• Manage the daily NST schedule
• Review the US schedule to ensure that patients are scheduled appropriately
• Plan, implement, and evaluate nursing care.
• Identify and correct deviations from department policies/procedures.
• Evaluate patient needs and clinical requirements.
• Serve as a role model in professionalism and clinical conduct.
• Support precepting and procedural training under the nurse manager’s direction.
• Maintain accountability for the quality of care provided and tasks delegated.
• Uphold all ethical and legal standards in accordance with MFA guidelines.
• Incorporate evidence-based research into nursing practice.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree