Nurse Manager OB/GYN

Job Description

Overview The Central Jersey Medical Center is a Federally Qualified Health Center looking to hire an OB/GYN Nurse Manager. Established in 2002, the CJMC has a main location in Perth Amboy, Carteret NJ, and 3 School Based Health Centers located in Newark, NJ. Position is in Perth Amboy Summary: The Women’s Health Nurse Manager manages the women’s health program by advocating for CJMC patients to ensure they are receiving optimum patient care according to standards of practice for women’s health. Responsibilities Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned. Able to take direction from medical providers. Advocate for patient needs. Delegate responsibilities. Coordinate patient care. Ensure ACOG guidelines are followed, and appropriate diagnostic testing and specialty services are ordered for OB patients. Coordinate referrals with referral technician for OB and GYN services. Work with insurance companies for patient services. Case managing for OB. Provide patient education for women’s health issues, including preventive measures (Gardasil, planned parenting, safer sexual practices, STI screenings, prenatal care, post-partum care). Evaluate patient risk factors (social, economic, safety, substance abuse, nutritional). Work with social service and outpatient agencies to coordinate care (Nurse Partnership, WICC, TANF, VNA, Maternal Child Consortium). Maintain data logs for women’s health screening (cervical cancer, pap, GC & Chlamydia). Maintain Data Log for end of year report (HRSA Report go to web site for information required). Keep Log of All OB patients and do monthly report, compile data on quarterly basis. Responsible for follow-up of results for labs and diagnostic tests and ensuring providers receive reports in a timely fashion. Additional duties and responsibilities as directed by the chief medical officer in compliance with a nursing scope of practice. Ensure medical assistants are trained in women’s health services. Participate in quality improvement processes. Direct preparation and maintenance of patients' clinical records. Inspect rooms and wards for cleanliness and comfort. Order or direct ordering of drugs, solutions, and equipment, and maintain records on narcotics. Investigate and resolve complaints or refer unusual problems to superior. Qualifications Qualifications: One to three years’ experience with women’s health nursing; supervisory experience preferred. Spanish speaking. Previous experience in a community health center preferred. Education and/or Experience: Registered Nurse, preferred bachelor’s degree (BSN) from a four-year college or university; or one to two years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Certificates, Licenses, Registrations: Registered Nurse License in New Jersey / BLS CPR. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. 401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Employee assistance program Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Vision insurance #J-18808-Ljbffr