Women's Health Registered Nurse

Cornell Scott-Hill health • New Haven, CT

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Join our close-knit and mission-minded Women’s Health Department at the Cornell Scott-Hill Health Center! We are looking for a Full Time Women’s Health RN who will provide full-spectrum outpatient OB/GYN nursing care, working alongside other experienced OB/GYN nurses as well as our physicians, midwives, physician assistants, and a wonderful team of support staff. Our nurses provide direct patient care, including patient triage, education, and independent nursing visits for both obstetric and gynecologic patients. The RN is a critical member of our care team and builds strong relationships with patients.
If you love working with a dedicated team caring for a medically underserved population, we’d love to meet you!

Requirements

• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree, certification as a registered nurse, and current Connecticut State Licensure are required. Current Basic Life Support Certification is required.
• A minimum of 3 to 5 years’ experience in OB/GYN, and familiarity with standard concepts, practices, and procedures within OB/GYN is required.
• A flexible, helpful, and collaborative style, along with a desire to work in a supportive team-based environment, is essential.
• Organization and the ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment are also important.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Nice To Haves

• Outpatient OB/GYN experience is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Provides comprehensive, family-centered nursing care to mothers, babies, and families during antepartum and postpartum periods, and to gynecologic patients including surgical patients during pre- and post-operative periods.
• Assesses and documents patient conditions, wound status, cardiopulmonary status, neurological status, and vital signs.
• Coordinates scheduling of gynecologic surgical procedures, and interfaces with Yale New Haven Hospital to ensure seamless care for gynecologic patients.
• Reviews lab results, accurately recognizes abnormal diagnostic values, interprets their significance, and follows through with the appropriate provider.
• Helps Medical Assistants as needed with rooming patients and assisting providers during examinations and procedures.
• Performs complete clinical documentation in a timely, accurate, and concise manner.
• Maintains confidentiality by communicating patient information only to healthcare workers involved in the care of the patient in an appropriate manner.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees