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BSD OBG - Family Planning
About the Department
The Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology has 114 clinical providers,
providing care at the main hospital in Hyde Park and seven off site
locations. We have more than 60,000 outpatient visits, 25,000 ultrasound
visits, 2,800 deliveries, and 3,000 gynecological surgeries per year.
Teaching, research and the highest quality clinical care are top
priorities for the Department. The residency and fellowship programs are
highly ranked and have a history of training leaders in healthcare. The
Department also has a significant research enterprise, engaging in
population health studies, as well as research conducted in wet
laboratories on tumor biology, fibroid research, and hypertensive
diseases in pregnancy. As a subspecialty within OB/GYN, the Section of
Family Planning is comprised of 4 attending physicians, 2 physician
assistants, clinical fellows, and support staff. The section provides
care in outpatient clinics located in Hyde Park, River East, Dearborn
Station, South Loop, and Hinsdale. Additionally, the Section of Family
Planning has established a unique research center, CI3, which focuses on
reproductive policy and innovations in sexual and reproductive health.
The department was ranked #16 on the 2022-2023 U.S. News & World Report.
Job Summary
This role relies on a deep knowledge and expertise within a Nursing
specialty. Uses specialized depth and breadth of experience in
Healthcare issues to direct primary health care to patients, in
collaboration with consulting physician and multidisciplinary health
teams. Be a part of a world-class academic healthcare system at UChicago
Medicine as a Nursing Specialist with our OBGYN department for the
Section of Complex Family Planning. In this role you will partner with
the rest of the clinical team to provide patients the highest quality of
care.
Under the direction of a faculty sponsor and in collaboration with the
program support team, coordinates the care of patients through the
abortion access process. Acts as a clinical liaison for patients, across
medical services and clinical departments. Assesses clinical, emotional,
psychosocial, financial, and other patient needs. Evaluates and manages
patient symptoms before, during and after treatment.
Responsibilities
- Provides care coordination & patient education in Complex Family
Planning.
- Supports discharge planning for the patients in Complex Family
Planning.
- Supports transitioning of incoming patient referrals to UCMC Complex
Family Planning, including OON and self-pay patients.
- Facilitates resolution to patient care gaps and monitors follow
up/completion by both proactively reaching out to patients and
addressing direct phone calls and messages from patients.
- Acts as liaison for patients, families and their multidisciplinary
clinical team.
- Provides lead nursing support in the outpatient setting.
- Educates/reinforces education with patients and families on Complex
Family Planning services, including complex abortion care.
- Clinical documentation review to improve LOS.
- Oversees RN workload evaluations.
- Develops and/or coordinates development of patient education
materials, clinical pathways, and quality studies.
- Develops acuity tools and oversee other QI projects.
- Serves as primary point of contact for patients both prior to their
appointment and after discharge to address questions and patient
care needs to address questions and patient care needs to ensure
high quality of care.
- May be responsible for direct patient care.
- Leads comprehensive or episodic health assessments. Solves complex
problems in patient care and recommends approp iate treatments.
Develops patient care plans within clinical nursing practice and
medical care protocols and prepares patient health summaries.
- Provides expertise on effects of scheduled diagnostic and
therapeutic procedures to the patient. Evaluates outcomes of care
delivered to patients and initiates changes in the nursing approach
accordingly. Develops collaborative practice arrangements.
- Collaborates with and provides expertise to nurses, patients,
families, physicians, and community resources for coordination of
patient care. Selects appropriate communications approach to achieve
desired outcomes of patient care.
- Requires specialized depth of knowledge and skills for professional
development. Interprets quality assurance issues on the unit, and
recommends best practices. Provides expertise to staff on or off the
unit for clinical skills.
- Performs other related work as needed.
Minimum Qualifications
Education:
Minimum requirements include a college or university degree in related
field.
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Work Experience:
Minimum requirements include knowledge and skills developed through 7+
years of work experience in a related job discipline.
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