Women's Health Nurse - Mesa

ADELANTE HEALTHCARE INC • Mesa, AZ

105d • Onsite

About The Position

The Women’s Health Nurse (RN) is a member of the health care team who delivers quality nursing care to patients in person and by phone. The role uses the nursing process and leadership skills to address acute and chronic patient needs and works collaboratively with the care team under the direction of physicians and WHNPs. The position provides specialized obstetric, postpartum, and gynecologic care, supports patient education and care coordination, and contributes to quality management, community relations, and professional collaboration. Employees are expected to support quality, patient safety, engagement, innovation, integrity, professionalism, and Adelante Healthcare’s mission, vision, and values.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in nursing.
• Current licensure with the Arizona Board of Nursing or Nurse Licensure Compact.
• Non-Stress Test (NST) certification.
• Current BLS certification for health care professionals, including CPR and AED, through courses following American Heart Association and Red Cross guidelines with cognitive and skills evaluations.
• Demonstrated understanding of clinical methods and techniques.
• Ability to deal effectively with clients, associates, and the general public.
• Basic business English, spelling, and punctuation skills.
• Basic computer efficiency.
• Valid Arizona driver’s license.
• Commitment to Adelante Healthcare’s mission, vision, and values.
• Competency in dealing with people of various cultures and social status.
• Valid Level One Fingerprint Clearance Card issued by the Arizona Department of Public Safety for specialty behavioral health locations.
• Ability to meet the physical demands of the role, including frequently lifting or moving up to 25 pounds without assistance and occasionally lifting or moving up to 50 pounds with assistance.

Nice To Haves

• Two or more years of RN experience preferred.
• Previous OB/GYN experience highly preferred.
• Previous outpatient experience preferred.
• Three years of experience in community health.
• Bilingual English/Spanish.
• Experience with electronic health records.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialized antepartum, intrapartum, and postpartum nursing care to normal- to high-risk obstetrics patients.
• Provide family-centered care to mothers, babies, and families during antepartum and postpartum periods, and to gynecologic patients, including surgical patients before and after procedures.
• Coordinate scheduling of gynecologic surgical procedures and communicate with designated hospitals to support continuity of care.
• Review laboratory results, recognize abnormal diagnostic values, interpret their significance, and follow up with the appropriate provider.
• Assist Medical Assistants with rooming patients and assisting providers during examinations and procedures as needed.
• Complete clinical documentation accurately, concisely, and on time, including documentation of medications, allergies, and other information per practice protocol.
• Assess patients, identify and evaluate actual or potential health problems, formulate care plans, implement interventions, and evaluate and adjust care as needed.
• Educate patients and families about care, including post-discharge care, as directed by the physician or WHNP.
• Initiate patient care meetings with the health care team when a patient's condition warrants care-plan revision.
• Prepare patients for examinations, administer medications as directed, and provide patient and family education as instructed by the physician or WHNP.
• Assess eligibility for referrals by verifying payer coverage before initiating referrals.
• Review the electronic medical record for prescribed medication indication and history; confirm medication, dosage, and frequency; review allergies and medical-history changes; contact patients to schedule appointments when needed; complete refill requests; notify patients when indicated; and administer approved medications.
• Communicate quality-control, proficiency, and instrument issues to department leadership and comply with applicable regulatory requirements, including CLIA, OSHA, and JCAHO.
• Participate in quality improvement, peer review, medical-record audits, continuing education, protocol review, utilization review, and analysis of services.
• Communicate operational information and suggestions for improvement to the Regional Medical Director and adhere to policies and requirements related to client services and contracted health care plans.
• Represent Adelante Healthcare in community groups when requested; help identify community health needs and develop programs; support illness prevention and health promotion; and participate in health fairs, classes, and community events.
• Understand the role in the Disaster Plan and support workplace safety.
• Attend monthly provider and combined staff meetings, complete required training, and demonstrate behaviors consistent with Language of Caring.
• Contribute to training and proficiency development for clinical personnel, including medical students, in a culturally competent manner.
• Work constructively with staff, promote collegial relationships with clinical staff and community providers, and provide coverage at other Adelante sites when necessary.
• Promote interdisciplinary communication and collaboration in the Patient Centered Medical Home and Integrated Care Team model.
• Comply with Adelante Healthcare’s written standards, Compliance Program, Code of Conduct, policies, and procedures, and report conduct that may violate legal or compliance requirements.
• Perform other duties as requested or assigned by the Regional Medical Director or Chief Medical Officer.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time