What are the responsibilities and job description for the OB/Gyn Staff Nurse position at Great Lakes Bay Health Centers?
Essential Job Duties
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Marginal Job Duties
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Triages patients effectively by following established guidelines. Documents patient problem, symptoms, and/or other information received and advise given and/or resolution to the problem/complaint. (25%)
- Facilitates and processes provider's orders (i.e. notification of test results, medication orders, or changes in treatment/medical care, calls in prescriptions, NST's, orders lab tests, diagnostic studies, or other tests/procedures) and assesses patient needs and participates in appropriate patient counseling and education according to established protocols/ guidelines. (20%)
- Performs intake of OB patients including assessment per ACOG standards and documentation of patient information on appropriate medical record forms. (20%)
- Schedules hospital surgeries and procedures per the surgery scheduling practice guideline. (15%)
- Explains, prepares and administers medication under the supervision of the provider and documents appropriately. Orders the medication and obtains authorization when applicable. (5%)
- Assists with office duties which may include tracking, obtaining and processing referrals, follow up appointment scheduling, and filing of reports/results. (5%)
- Uses effective public relations skills when interacting with patients and callers. (5%)
- Maintains and enhances professional growth through continuing education and review of recent literature to stay current with OB/GYN standards of patient care. (5%)
Marginal Job Duties
- Performs phlebotomy when necessary.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
- Education: Graduate form an accredited professional nursing program; BSN preferred.
- Licensure: Registered Nurse with current licensure to practice in the State of Michigan. Basic Life Support certification.
- Experience: Two years of obstetrical and gynecological nursing experience preferred. 1-2 years’ experience in an OB/GYN office preferred. Prior experience with triage protocols.
- Skills: Proficiency in all nursing care procedures within an OB/GYN office. Able to gather data, identify problems, document information clearly and follow through on processes and procedures.
- Interpersonal Skills: Able to communicate effectively with, and relate to, a diverse patient population in a professional and courteous manner. Able to function as a member of a health care team.
- Physical Effort: Must be able to lift, carry, push, pull, and or twist while holding up to 25 lbs. frequently.
- Hours of Work: Full-time, flexible, and varied. Some evening or weekend hours may be required.
- Travel: Travel between sites. Travel for meetings and or conferences if scheduled. Reimbursement as outlined under GLBHC’s policy or usage of an GLBHC vehicle as appropriate.
