Nurse Practitioner

Job Title

Nurse Practitioner

Company Overview

Illume Fertility specializes in the treatment of infertility, including assisted reproductive technologies (ART) like intrauterine insemination (IUI), in-vitro fertilization (IVF), and pre-implantation genetic testing (PGT). Illume Fertility is Fairfield County's largest fertility clinic and egg donation center and is led by eight board-certified reproductive endocrinologists. Illume Fertility is consistently recognized as an LGBTQ Healthcare Equality Leader and its Integrated Fertility & Wellness program offers holistic support via acupuncture, mental health counseling, support groups and nutritional counseling. Illume Fertility has 5 convenient locations in Norwalk, Danbury, Stamford and Trumbull, CT and Harrison, NY.

Position Overview

Provides direct patient care under direction of IVF nurse manager and in cooperation with physicians. Assesses patient health, social, emotional, and learning needs, and develops specific, relevant patient plans of care which meet them. Documents all treatment according to policy and monitors effectiveness of care on patient outcome.

Essential Job Functions

• Conducts and documents individual patient assessment in collaboration with physician providing care
• Formulates and documents patient's plan of care. Ensures plan is consistent with medical plan, incorporating nursing goals and patient/family/significant other needs. Monitors effectiveness based on outcome.
• Administers medications according to policy/procedure.
• Conducts teaching classes where patient and/or partner learn to administer injections.
• Monitors appropriate lab values for therapeutic ranges of medications and for indications of drug-related interactions.
• Audits utilization of medications, including, but not limited to, controlled substances.
• Functions as part of interdisciplinary team to coordinate services to meet patients' needs. Makes referrals as appropriate.
• Maintains patient files and medical records and complete patient charts as directed by physician.
• Reviews, enters lab results and compares to standing orders to confirm normal findings. Presents any abnormal findings to physician for review, and assures appropriate follow-up/treatment. Scans labs into Ebridge
• Enters patient information and cycle data into SART database, including cycle outcome.
• Orders and maintains supplies as necessary.
• Maintains current knowledge of policies and procedures. Reviews relevant literature and attends in-services and meetings.
• Functions as recovery room nurse after OR procedures in accordance with recovery room policy and procedure.
• Other duties as assigned.

Non-essential Job Functions

• Assist clinical team with special events
• Actively participate in trainings, seminars, conferences and professional organizations
• Provide additional assistance to the practice when necessary

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities: (examples below)

• Proficiency in verbal communication in English and understanding of basic written English
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a team environment
• Demonstrated problem solving skills in a complex, clinical environment
• Demonstrated effective interpersonal relationship skills
• Good organizational and time management skills
• Ability to successfully multitask

Education/Experience Requirements:

• Graduation from accredited school of nursing
• Current license to practice in the state of Connecticut
• Experience in OB/GYN or reproductive endocrinology desirable
• BCLS/ACLS certified

Physical Requirements/Working Conditions: (examples below)

• Intermittent physical activity including walking, standing, sitting
• Ability to sit and/or stand for up to 8 hours/day
• Staff Nurse will be required to work at any facility and be responsible for own transportation
• Staff Nurse will be scheduled based on operational need (rotate shifts, standby, on-call)

OR

• Standing: 5%
• Walking: 15%
• Sitting: 75%
• Lifting/Carrying: 5% - up to 50 pounds

Satellite Location(s) additional responsibilities :

• Cover as needed

Immunization:

• Staff member must meet immunizations requirements as stated in RMA-CT immunization policy.
• TB inoculation
• Flu vaccine