Department Overview
The OHSU Doernbecher Fetal Care Program offers comprehensive care for pregnancies complicated by conditions and disorders primarily affecting the fetus. Our multidisciplinary team of experts provides advanced diagnostics, genetic testing, treatments, and services, ensuring that both pregnant individuals and babies receive the best possible care. It is the only program in Oregon to offer such specialized care.
At the heart of our approach is a comprehensive care model, where diagnosis, treatment, delivery, and recovery all take place in one location. This continuity of care enhances convenience and ensures that all pregnant individuals and babies are supported every step of the way. We utilize advanced technologies, such as state-of-the-art ultrasound, MRI, genetic screening and fetal monitoring, to provide accurate diagnostics and minimize risks.
Our team includes specialists in maternal, fetal, and newborn medicine, as well as experts in areas like genetics, heart care, and fetal surgery, allowing us to provide a highly collaborative and holistic approach to each patient’s care.
The OHSU Doernbecher Fetal Care Program provides compassionate, expert care in a supportive environment, making it a leading choice for those seeking exceptional maternal and fetal care in the Pacific Northwest.
Function/Duties of Position
The Nurse Coordinator provides effective care coordination for pregnant patients with fetal anomalies and genetic conditions. They are responsible for the active and transition management of patients throughout their care in the Fetal Care Program. The Nurse Coordinator ensures the patients enter the OHSU system and have coordination and education support throughout their complete pregnancy care episode. This work is patient facing in both the clinic setting, and other locations where fetal care patients are cared for, working to coordinate complex care across consulting services. The Nurse Coordinator is expected to practice in accordance with professional standards, core values, and with a commitment to service excellence. The Nurse Coordinator participates in the clinic, department, program, multidisciplinary teams and committees and is expected to initiate and/or actively participate in quality improvement projects as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
- Oversees pregnant person referral intake (receipt and review of records, scheduling, and needs assessment)
- Primary contact point for patients within the fetal care program from referral through postpartum period.
- Engages in the development of care management standards and care delivery models within the
- Performs to standard as part of the multidisciplinary team in the development of individualized, patient centered care.
- Participates in counseling of pregnant person with fetal team and multidisciplinary specialists.
- Assesses the pregnant person/family for SDOH and connects to appropriate resources.
- Triages urgent/emergent calls and participates in provider visits for patients when appropriate.
- Phone triage of common obstetric questions and conditions.
- Supports communication with patients and referring provider offices.
- Supports prenatal operating room procedures for fetal care patients, from the perspective of care coordination, continuity, and fetal intervention expertise.
- Supports the pregnant person and family in situations of perinatal loss and/or termination of pregnancy.
- Participates in research studies and protocols.
Required Qualifications
- BSN Graduates: Baccalaureate Degree in Nursing from a program accredited by Commission of Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE), Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN) or Commission for Nursing Education Accreditation (CNEA) 30 days before start date.
- ADN Graduates: Associate Degree in Nursing from an accredited program 30 days before the start date.
- Associate degree Nurses required to enroll in BSN program within 3 years of hire and complete within 5 years of hire
- Current, unencumbered Oregon AND Washington State Registered Nurse Licenses
- BLS at time of hire and must be issued by the American Heart Association (AHA)
- BLS must not expire during orientation
- Must be able to perform the essential functions of the position with or without accommodation
- Two years of obstetric direct patient care experience within the last five years
- One year of obstetric phone triage experience
- Experience caring for patients undergoing pregnancy termination or palliative delivery
- Proficiency using Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook)
Preferred Qualifications
- RNC-OB, RNC-MNN, RNC-NIC, or CCRN Neonatal nursing professional
- One year of experience working in a Maternal Fetal Medicine Clinic or other high risk obstetric clinic.
- One year of recent experience on inpatient labor and delivery, postpartum, antepartum, or neonatal critical care unit.
- Experience in a fetal care center with or without complex fetal interventions.
- Medical fluency in Spanish or Russian.
Additional Details
This position also comes with great benefits! Some highlights include:
- Comprehensive health care plans. Covered 100% for full-time employees and 88% for dependents.
- $25K of term life insurance provided at no cost to the employee
- Two separate above market pension plans to choose from
- Vacation - 192 to 288 hours per year depending on length of service, prorated for part-time
- Sick Leave - 96 hours per year, prorated for part-time
- Holidays - up to 64 holiday hours per calendar year (employees accrue .0308 holiday hours for each hour paid)
- Substantial public transportation discounts (Tri-met and C-Tran)
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Innovative Employee Assistance Program (EAP) including extensive wellness resources
Length of Orientation – Experienced Nurse
- External candidates: OHSU & Nursing New Employee Orientation (NEO) for about a week.
- Either Transition to Practice (TTP) Program Specialty Fellowship/Fellowship Learning Pathway or Orientation experience for 3 days-26 weeks depending on the care area. An employment service agreement may apply.
- TTP Program Specialty Fellowship/Fellowship Learning Pathway details and dates: https://www.ohsu.edu/human-resources/transition-practice-program-rns
All are welcome
Oregon Health & Science University values a diverse and culturally competent workforce. We are proud of our commitment to being an equal opportunity, affirmative action organization that does not discriminate against applicants on the basis of any protected class status, including disability status and protected veteran status. Individuals with diverse backgrounds and those who promote diversity and a culture of inclusion are encouraged to apply. To request reasonable accommodation contact the Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Department at 503-494-5148 or aaeo@ohsu.edu.
