The OB Program Nurse has the primary responsibility for OB patient case management, as an integral part of the multi-disciplinary OB care team. Their role includes integration of the care provided by medical and OB specialized social services, ensuring our OB patients have the necessary care, resources, options and coordination for a healthy pregnancy and birth outcome. They provide direct patient care and education through in-person and phone appointments, follow up on pregnancy and delivery related services and procedures, and serve as a clinical resource to the OB team.
Responsibilities
- Oversees the integration and ongoing coordination of the individual care plan for OB Clinic patients, ensuring that the patient's medical and social support needs are addressed by our OB team.
- Performs direct clinical care for OB patients within scope of practice and serves as a clinical resource for both patients and staff.
- Coordinates to ensure that patients have the information and resources they need for their unique pregnancy, medical and social service needs.
- Ensures that the patient's care is fully documented and up to date to reflect care, services and treatments provided.
- Properly follows quality, safety, and infection control procedures and improvement efforts.
- Provides excellent service and support to patients and colleagues and as a leader within the team.