Registered Nurse - Urogynecology at MedCenter for Women

Registered Nurse (RN)

The Registered Nurse (RN) delivers high-quality patient care and ensures positive patient outcomes through the compassionate and efficient application of nursing knowledge. Working under general supervision, this role promotes professional nursing practice by coordinating patient care through the nursing process and multidisciplinary collaboration.

Urogynecology, also referred to as Female Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive Surgery (FPMRS), is a subspecialty of obstetrics and gynecology focused on the evaluation, diagnosis, and management of pelvic floor dysfunction in women. These disorders result from compromise of the pelvic floor musculature, connective tissue, and neural support, leading to dysfunction of the lower urinary tract, gastrointestinal tract, and pelvic organs. Common conditions include stress and urge urinary incontinence, pelvic organ prolapse, fecal incontinence, voiding dysfunction, and defecatory disorders. Treatment modalities encompass comprehensive conservative managementincluding behavioral therapy, pelvic floor physical therapy, and pharmacologic interventionsas well as advanced reconstructive and minimally invasive surgical procedures.

Essential Job Functions

• Reviews patient needs and conditions to deliver nursing care in assigned unit to ensure that every patient receives the direct and proper care needed.
• Analyzes patient information, including medical history, diagnostic results, and current condition, to develop individualized nursing care plans.
• Prepares nursing processes, such as medication administration and treatments to provide comprehensive and effective patient care.
• Reconciles medical records to ensure accuracy and compliance with regulatory standards and organizational policies.
• Evaluates patient response to interventions and identifies any additional interventions needed to meet defined goals of care.
• Collaborates with interdisciplinary care team to ensure effective care planning.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education

• Required: Associate's Degree in Nursing
• Preferred: Bachelor's Degree in Nursing

Experience

• Required: 1 year as a Registered Nurse
• Preferred: 1 year in a clinical specialty as defined by ANCC or national nursing organizations

Licensure/Certification/Listing

• Required: Registered Nurse license in North Carolina or a Compact state
• BLS (CPR)-American Red Cross or AHA Healthcare Provider