Nurse Navigator, OB/GYN

divh2Nurse Navigator, OB/GYN/h2pThe 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./ppEssential Duties and Responsibilities/pulliDemonstrate a strong commitment to patient-centered care within an interdisciplinary environment./liliFollow up with patients on testing and procedure results in coordination with providers./liliContact referring physicians or imaging groups and contacting patients on any issues or items needed for visit./liliAssists with coordination of follow-up visits, orders, and referrals./liliInitiates/Participates in quality improvement, patient safety, and patient experience initiatives./liliParticipates in training and education of support staff./liliAssess factors of the patients 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./liliProvides excellent customer service by demonstrating ICARE values and positive behaviors towards patients, families/visitors, providers, other department staff, and co-workers./liliCommunicates problems and concerns to supervisors and provides input to support total quality improvement activities/li/ulpClinical Responsibilities (based on assignment):/pulliUtilize advanced nursing knowledge and the nursing process to:/liulliAssess a patients physical, psychosocial, and cultural background./liliIdentify relevant health problems and external support systems./liliDefine a nursing problem list informed by medical diagnosis and assessment./liliSet realistic, measurable goals related to each problem./liliDevelop a care plan targeting resolution and prevention of nursing issues./liliEvaluate and document patient progress./liliCollaborate with healthcare professionals to implement a comprehensive care plan./li/ulliManage OB/GYN Triage Schedule/liliDeliver patient education tailored to individual healthcare needs (i.e. Diabetes Education, Gynecological Conditions, Birth Control)/liliAssist physicians in routine patient care:/liulliAssist with procedures and treatments, as needed/liliProvide patient education as needed./li/ulliMaintain clear and accurate nursing documentation and document all patient interactions in EPIC/liliAdminister medications./liliRecognize adverse signs and symptoms quickly and react in emergency situations./liliServe as a telephone/myChart triage nurse as assigned/liulliAssess patient needs and prioritize calls./liliProvide advice or direct in-office support./liliAssess walk-in patients and coordinate care as needed./liliRedirect calls appropriately and work collaboratively with support staff./li/ulliPap Tracking and Mammogram Tracking as assigned/liulliEnsuring that PAP information is up to date in the EMR/liliCoordinate with the provider regarding care plan/liliParticipate in PAP/dysplasia tracking process, follow up with lab results, to include phone and written contact with patients/li/ulliPostpartum Follow-Up as assigned/liulliReview delivery report and scheduling/liliFollow up patients that have recently delivered and ensure they have appointments scheduled/liliFollow up with hypertension patients and patients at high risk for maternal mood disorder to ensure proper follow-up/li/ulliFetal Monitoring as assigned/liulliManage the daily NST schedule/liliReview the US schedule to ensure that patients are scheduled appropriately/li/ulliMaintain professional development:/liulliEarn continuing education credits./liliSet professional growth goals with nursing leadership./liliParticipate in departmental meetings./li/ul/ulpOther Duties:/pulliPlan, implement, and evaluate nursing care./liliIdentify and correct deviations from department policies/procedures./liliEvaluate patient needs and clinical requirements./liliServe as a role model in professionalism and clinical conduct./liliSupport precepting and procedural training under the nurse managers direction./liliMaintain accountability for the quality of care provided and tasks delegated./liliUphold all ethical and legal standards in accordance with MFA guidelines./liliIncorporate evidence-based research into nursing practice./li/ulpMinimum Qualifications/pulliEducation: An associates degree or higher in Nursing, or an equivalent combination of training and experience./liliBasic fetal monitoring certification or ability to obtain in first 30 days/liliAHA-Basic Life Support/liliExperience in Family Planning preferred/li/ulpLicensure:/pulliA current and valid D.C. license as a Registered Nurse or evidence of application for licensure in D.C./li/ulpExperience:/pulliA minimum of 3 years of experience as a Registered Nurse, OB/GYN experience preferred./liliExperience in Family Planning preferred/li/ulpPhysical Requirements:/pulliPhysical Sit, walk, reach, bend, or twist for long periods of time in a clinical setting./liliMust be able to lift, carry, push, or pull up to 50 lbs. as part of the role./liliRegularly exposed to healthcare settings that may require personal protective equipment./liliRequires manual dexterity to operate a computer keyboard, calculator, copier machine, and other equipment./li/ulpAbout GW MFA/ppMFA physicians provide comprehensive patient care, offering one practice for the whole person with 52 medical and surgical specialties. As members of the GW School of Medicine and Health Sciences faculty, MFA providers are teachers and mentors for medical students, residents, fellows, and researchers preserving the rich tradition of academics, research, and healing. In addition to maintaining a closely integrated alliance with The George Washington University and The George Washington University Hospital (GWUH) which is separately owned and operated by Universal Health Services (UHS), the GW MFA has active referring relationships with 12 area hospitals./ppThe GW MFAs leading healthcare presence in the DC metro region is complemented by a network of community-based practices in DC, Maryland, and Virginia. Given its geographic location in central NW Washington, DC, and proximity to more than 175 resident embassies, the MFA continues to evolve its international clinical outreach./ppEqual Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor./p/div