RN, Float - OBGYN (Santa Monica)

Company: University of California - Los Angeles Health
Location: Santa Monica
Posted on: March 12, 2025

Job Description:

DescriptionUnderthegeneralsupervision oftheDirectorofOBGYNAmbulatoryServicesandtheAdministrative Nurse III,providesallclinicalnursing services and support to the reproductive endocrinology and infertility division. Participates in the coordination of patient care, triaging of patient questions, patient education and acts as a liaison between the patient and physician.You will travel and work at other department clinics throughout the community as assigned by the supervisor for coverage. Other duties, as assigned.

Salary Range: $62.43 - $92.81HourlyQualificationsRequired:

• Current CA RN License
• Possession of BLS through the American Heart Association or American Red Cross
• Bachelor's degree in nursing and 1 year of clinical experience
• Demonstrated ability to exercise a high degree of independent judgment under minimal supervision; identify potential problems; create solutions; and recognize opportunities for development and expansion of the IVF program.
• Ability to accurately prepare a variety of forms including hospital referral forms, insurance claim forms, and patient follow-up forms.
• Skill in operating an IBM compatible PC and Macintosh with working knowledge of Word, Excel, Exchange email and electronic medical software programs.
• Ability to set priorities which accurately reflect the relative importance of job responsibilities. Ability to adapt to changing priorities and work with multiple interruptions.
• Interpersonal skills to interact effectively with physicians, patients, staff and outside providers with diplomacy, cooperativeness, sensitivity and compliance with HIPPA policies.
• Must have problem solving skills to deal with complex clinical situations and data.
• Working knowledge of medical terminology and specifically OBGYN terminology
• Skill in maintaining and updating patient records electronically.
• Ability to clearly explain procedures to patients and family members.
• Ability to modify systems (computer based and non-computer based) to meet the changing needs of the physicians and patients. Good computer skills/ability to track patient data on IVF database and track patient attendance at required IVF classes.
• Experience arranging laboratory tests, procedures and treatments and obtaining results.
• Ability to establish priorities given multiple demands.
• Ability to function as a team member.
• Ability to work in a hectic environment with numerous interruptions.
• Ability to attend to details and follow through without reminders.
• Ability to research and resolve problems independently and in a timely manner.
• Skill in coordinating complex appointment scheduling.
• Ability to respond effectively to questions and complaints from patients, physicians, relative to established policies and procedures, and other departments.
• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality of patient files.
• Demonstrated ability to adhere to departmental attendance standards.
• Ability to complete assignments and meet deadlines within the context of a heavy workload with interruptions and changing priorities.
• Ability to develop educational materials and to provide training using adult learning principles.
• Ability to provide on-call coverage 1-2 weekends per month and some holidays.
• Expertise in communicating with patients and their families with diplomacy and sensitivity.
• Ability to exhibit flexibility in adjusting to changing demands and requirements of the position.
• Ability to work flexible hours and travel to department clinics, as assigned.Preferred:
  • Extensive knowledge of reproductive endocrinology and infertility care, treatment and procedures
  • Knowledge of UCLA Medical Center and its administrative procedures.
  • Knowledge of medical insurance and claims processing.
  • Ability to assure that patients are accurately billed for visits, exams, procedures, and surgeries.
  • Working knowledge of the policies and procedures of Medi-care, Medi-cal, and private insurance companies.
  • Experience scheduling patient appointments in electronic systems
    
    
    
    

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