Job Summary:

The role of the REI nurse/3rd Party Reproduction Nurse Coordinator requires collaboration with the Program Director and designee to establish a plan of care to evaluate data provided and eligibility for the donor and recipient. Systematically and continuously collects and assess data related to patient health status to develop, execute and evaluate the plan of care for 3rd Party Reproduction patients. This responsibility includes triaging patients, identification of resource availability and assessment of continuity of care. 3rd Party Reproduction Nurse considers factors related to safety and effectiveness in planning and delivery of care to all patients. Participates in quality improvement initiatives and assumes responsibility for his/her professional development. Role requires a strong knowledge of regulation requirements including but not limited to; Code of Federal Regulations Title 21-part 1271, New York State Public Health Law Title 10 Subpart 52.8, the New York State Child Parent Security Act, as well as all forthcoming regulations pertaining to third party reproduction.

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Essential Job Functions:

• Rotate weekends and holidays as necessary
• Perform initial patient screenings and patient history and physical examinations
• Update patient records and check records for accuracy at each patient appointment
• Analyze test data and determine the need for follow-up appointments and further treatment options
• Serve as the resource patients need for ongoing care information, counseling and providing guidance for any patients with critical conditions
• Perform diagnostic and therapeutic procedure such as intra-uterine insemination (IUI) as necessary
• Work within a multidisciplinary team to identify patients? care requirements, focus on their needs and act on them
• Nurture a compassionate environment by providing psychological support
• Prepare patients for examinations and perform routine diagnostic checks (venipuncture, monitor pulse, blood pressure and temperature, manage intravenous lines, provide drugs and injections etc.)
• Monitor and record patient?s condition and document provided care services
• Treat medical emergencies
• Triage patients to provide appropriate services within facility and appropriate outside facilities when necessary
• Coordinate patient diagnostic testing and treatment cycles
• Become familiar with and follow care regulations and standard operating procedures
• Be able to communicate complex medical concepts to people of all backgrounds and comply with HIPAA
• Participate in morning monitoring sessions, evening consult sessions and daily IVF procedures
• Create new patient learning material and hold educational sessions both in person and by webinar
• Maintain licensure and certification as required by law
• Travel to other sites when necessary
• Identify opportunities for process and quality improvement for patient flow
• Provide excellent customer service
• Develop, implement and maintain nursing care standards for donor and recipient patients.
• Maintain continuity of patient care and serve as a liaison between physicians and patient and between the clinic coordinators, Reproductive Andrology and IVF lab and the clinical teams.
• Assist with developing the Third-Party Reproduction Program including policies, procedures, consent forms, patient education materials and marketing plan in consultation with the Medical Director, Management team, ethic and legal representatives.
• Provide continual guidance and emotional and physical support to the couples during all phases of the treatment program.
• Provide leadership for day-to-day operations within the program by demonstrating competency in clinical activities.
• Works closely with the director of the Third-Party Reproduction Program in order to maintain Standard Operating Procedures in accordance with all state and federal regulatory requirements