RN - Obstetrics / Gynecology

Area of Interest : Nursing

FTE / Hours per pay period : 1.0

Department : Perinatal Services- Meth

Shift : Mon-Fri, 8 : 00a-4 : 30p, Exempt

Job ID : 171015

Overview

Works collaboratively with physicians, staff and other health care professionals to provide comprehensive care management and care coordination across the perinatal period health for the highest risk patients in order to improve outcomes and lower the cost of care. Is an integral member of the health care team who works to ensure safety, best practice and high-quality standards of care are maintained. RN Care Coordinators create longitudinal, personalized care plans for patients / family / support system, collaborate with and coordinate the efforts of care across the continuum, and increasingly use data analytics to manage the health of populations to improve patient access to care and clinical outcomes.

Why UnityPoint Health?

At UnityPoint Health, you matter. We’re proud to be recognized as a Top 150 Place to Work in Healthcare by Becker's Healthcare several years in a row for our commitment to our team members.

Our competitive Total Rewards program offers benefits options that align with your needs and priorities, no matter what life stage you’re in.   Here are just a few :

Expect paid time off, parental leave, 401K matching and an employee recognition program .

Dental and health insurance, paid holidays, short and long-term disability and more. We even offer pet insurance for your four-legged family members.

Early access to earned wages with Daily Pay, tuition reimbursement to help further your career and adoption assistance to help you grow your family .

With a collective goal to champion a culture of belonging where everyone feels valued and respected, we honor the ways people are unique and embrace what brings us together.

And, we believe equipping you with support and development opportunities is a vital part of delivering an exceptional employment experience.

Find a fulfilling career and make a difference with UnityPoint Health.

Responsibilities

Care Management

• High-risk patient care coordination from point of referral through delivery and postpartum period as needed.
• Manage and coordinate ongoing professional consultative relationships with referring OBGYN provider, subspeciality referrals as needed, maternity unit and Perinatal providers for continuity and open communication / feedback.
• Address medication adherence in patients not meeting outcome goals
• Empower patients and families through education and a trusting relationship to utilize healthcare resources appropriately minimizing unnecessary utilization.
• Maintain accurate follow-up, identifying with the Perinatal p patients to closely monitor and follow for proper care, communication, and management.
• Closely communicate with high-risk patients to determine their needs and well-being providing resources and follow up as appropriate, providing relationship building and trust.
• Provide complete and thorough records on incoming referrals and communicate appropriately to rooming nurses for any follow up needed when they chart prep for the following week.
• Develop and manage communication process between interdisciplinary team members, staff, and patients / families
• Educate patient / significant other on care and treatment options to enable patient led treatment decisions. Provide informational material to patients.
• Offer psychosocial / emotional support to patients and families
• Coordinate appointments / services for patients.
• Participate in weekly patient review with providers / office staff to help maintain accurate plan of care and continuity.
• Assist with incoming referrals, triaging as appropriate for appointment scheduling, along with appropriate record management and intake.
• Communicate regularly with referring physicians and their staff to provide patient updates and services as needed.
• Assist management in the quarterly Baby Buzz newsletter in writing and submission.
• Balance team and individual responsibilities; be open and objective to other’s views; give and welcome feedback; contribute to positive team goals; and put the success of the team above own interests.
• Develop and work with Quality partner on QI initiatives.
• Keep track of clinical statistics such as volume, cases, types of patients seen etc.

Key Accountability

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements

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Preferred or Specialized

Not required to perform the essential functions of the position.

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