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Scheduled Weekly Hours:
0.01
Work Shift:
Days/Afternoons (United States of America)
Position Summary
Assess maternal and fetal well-being through nursing assessment and review of fetal surveillance.
Perform and document non-stress tests (NSTs), contraction stress tests (CSTs)
Recognize abnormal fetal heart rate patterns and collaborate with providers regarding appropriate interventions.
Triage patient phone calls and electronic messages using evidence-based protocols.
Coordinate care for patients with:
Diabetes in pregnancy
Hypertensive disorders
Multiple gestation
Fetal growth restriction
Preterm labor
Congenital fetal anomalies
Other maternal or fetal complications
Provide patient education regarding pregnancy complications, medications, fetal movement, warning signs, and follow-up care.
Coordinate referrals, laboratory testing, diagnostic imaging, and specialty consultations.
Collaborate with labor and delivery, obstetric providers, referring physicians, and ancillary departments.
Maintain accurate documentation in the electronic medical record.
Participate in quality improvement, patient safety initiatives, and regulatory compliance activities.
Maintain competency in fetal assessment and maternal-fetal nursing practices.
Qualifications
Required:
Current Registered Nurse license.
Graduate of an accredited nursing program.
Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
Minimum one year of RN experience (OB, Labor & Delivery, Women's Health, or Maternal Fetal Medicine preferred).
Preferred:
Two or more years of obstetric or maternal-fetal nursing experience.
Experience performing fetal surveillance testing.
Experience in ambulatory women's health or high-risk obstetrics.
Advanced electronic medical record proficiency.
Certification Requirements
Current Basic Life Support (BLS).
National Certification Corporation (NCC) Electronic Fetal Monitoring (C-EFM) certification required within 12 months of hire and maintained thereafter. The C-EFM certification validates competency in fetal physiology, fetal heart rate interpretation, fetal assessment methods, monitoring technology, and evidence-based clinical interventions. NCC certification is maintained every three years through continuing education and ongoing licensure requirements.
Professional Expectations
Demonstrates excellent communication and patient-centered care.
Functions as an effective member of the interdisciplinary team.
Maintains confidentiality and professionalism.
Participates in continuing education and evidence-based practice initiatives.
Serves as a clinical resource for patients and colleagues.
Supports organizational quality, safety, and patient experience goals.
Mercy Health is an equal opportunity employer.
As a Mercy Health associate, you're part of a Misson that matters. We support your well-being - personally and professionally. Our benefits are built to grow with you and meet your unique needs, every step of the way.
What we offer
Benefits may vary based on the market and employment status.
Department:
Maternal Fetal Medicine OP Clinic
It is our policy to abide by all Federal and State laws, as well as, the requirements of 41 CFR 60-1.4(a), 60-300.5(a) and 60-741.5(a). Accordingly, all applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, genetic information, or protected veteran status, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. If you'd like to view a copy of the affirmative action plan or policy statement for Mercy Health- Youngstown, Ohio or Bon Secours - Franklin, Virginia; Petersburg, Virginia; and Emporia, Virginia, which are Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer, please email recruitment@mercy.com. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process, please contact The Talent Acquisition Team at recruitment@mercy.com.
| Location | Boardman, OH |
| Industry | Healthcare Services |
| Company Size | 10,000 employees or more |
| Year Founded | 1985 |
| Website | http://www.mercy.com/careers |
Mercy Health is part of Bon Secours Mercy Health (BSMHealth.org,) one of the top 20 health systems in the United States and part of the top performing quartile of Catholic health systems for lowest cost per case for patient care. Mercy Health is the largest health system in Ohio and among the top five employers in the state, with more than 33,500 employees serving communities throughout Ohio and in Kentucky. Mercy Health provided care for patients more than 6.8 million times in 2017. The system includes assets of $6.8 billion and nearly 500 care facilities including 23 hospitals and 26 post-acute care facilities including senior living communities, hospice programs and home health agencies. Its clinically integrated network of more than 2,700 health care providers coordinates more effective and efficient care for more than 350,000 patients, saving money for taxpayers through the Medicare Shared Savings Program. As part of Bon Secours Mercy Health, the ministry provides nearly $2 million per day in community benefit.