Registered Nurse, Float Pool

Eastern Virginia Medical School; Virginia Beach (VA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Eastern Virginia Medical School is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) for its Float Pool, focusing on Maternal-Fetal Medicine and Obstetrics & Gynecology. The role involves providing expert nursing care to women throughout their reproductive lifespan, paying special attention to high-risk pregnancies. Responsibilities include facilitating patient care, performing fetal monitoring tests, and collaborating with medical staff to ensure optimal patient outcomes. Candidates must possess a valid Virginia RN license and have at least one year of clinical experience in high-risk obstetrics.

Qualifications

• Must have a BSN preferred for better qualification.
• Minimum one year clinical experience in high-risk obstetric care.
• Experience with fetal monitoring is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate patient care in the clinic setting.
• Perform antepartum fetal testing including non‑stress testing.
• Recognize medical situations specific to Maternal Fetal Medicine.

Skills

Patient care facilitation

Fetal monitoring

Clinical decision-making

Nursing protocols

Effective communication

Education

Graduation from an NLN accredited school of nursing

Valid Virginia license as a Professional Registered Nurse

Job description

Registered Nurse (RN), Float Pool for Maternal-Fetal Medicine and Obstetrics & Gynecology practice providing expert nursing care to women across the reproductive lifespan, focusing on high-risk pregnancies and complex OB/GYN conditions.

Responsibilities:

• Facilitate patient care in the clinic setting.
• Recognize medical situations specific to Maternal Fetal Medicine and Obstetrics & Gynecology.
• Correlate the patient’s clinical history with fetal monitoring results and identified signs and symptoms of maternal/fetal compromise, and institute appropriate nursing actions for referral.
• Perform antepartum fetal testing including non‑stress testing and contraction stress testing.
• Determine the technical adequacy of each test and independently assess appropriateness of each patient’s testing based on established policies and protocols.
• Recognize normal versus abnormal results, prepare accurate readable reports, and contact physicians when necessary.
• Coordinate additional care for antepartum patients, including follow-up testing or procedures, scheduling, physician orders, and hospital admissions.
• Perform nurse intakes for new obstetrical patients.
• Serve as a positive role model and demonstrate a professional, caring attitude toward co‑workers, patients, and guests.
• Monitor task queues and contact patients with test results.
• Answer the triage line, record calls, and return patient and physician calls in a timely manner.

Education & Experience:

• Graduation from an NLN accredited school of nursing with RN required; BSN preferred.
• Minimum one year clinical experience caring for high‑risk obstetric patients; preferred one year experience in fetal monitoring.
• Valid Virginia license as a Professional Registered Nurse.

Core Competencies:

• Develop and maintain effective relationships with patients, partners, customers, and co‑workers.
• Manage time and resources to ensure assignments are completed accurately and deadlines are met; meet attendance/punctuality requirements.
• Adapt to changing work environments and priorities with enthusiasm and energy, taking independent action to address and resolve problems.
• Express ideas effectively and demonstrate sound judgment with regard to decision‑making.
• Communicate honestly with others and comply with all EVMS/EVMS Medical Group policies and procedures.
• Apply basic algebra and statistical analysis to calculate figures such as discounts, interest, proportions, and percentages.

Location: US‑VA‑Virginia Beach. Patient confidentiality must be maintained at all times.