• Job Description

  Req#: R3148

  JOB SUMMARY:

  The primary purpose of this position is to work collaboratively as an active member of the OB/GYN team to provide specialized care for high-risk obstetric patient s. This role supports complex prenatal care through advanced clinical assessment, fetal surveillance, and coordination of multidisciplinary services.

  SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Participate in daily MFM team huddles and care planning

  • Perform telephone triage and in-person assessments for high-risk OB/GYN patients

  • Supports the Non-Stress Test (NST) clinic, with the ability to recognize and respond to abnormal fetal heart tracing; AWOHNN FHT credentialing preferred

  • Apply embedded evidence-based protocols for symptom management in high-risk pregnancies

  • Coordinates diagnostic testing, specialist referrals, and follow-up care

  • I nterpret and communicate lab and imaging results in collaboration with MFM providers

  • Assist with procedures such as amniocentesis prep, IV hydration, and fetal monitoring

  • Collaborate with ultrasonographers , genetic counselors, behavioral health, and pharmacy

  • Support coordination of team-based care with CNAs, CMAs, LPNs, and other RNs within the clinic(s)

  • Identify and conduct nurse-led visits for fetal surveillance, medication administration, and urgent patient care needs

  • Participate in quality improvement initiatives and protocol development

  • Float between MFM clinics and OB RN tasks as assigned

  • Actively embraces and supports divisional and organizational initiatives

  • Assist with the management of patients with multiple chr onic health conditions in relationship with pregnancy , acute episodes of care, behavioral health challenges while promoting and supporting prevention and wellness.

  This role description is a general description of the essential job functions . It is not intended to describe all the duties the MFM RN may perform.

  KEY COMPETENCIES:

  • Communication Skills

  Effectively and respectably communicate with other individuals, whether it be a colleague, patient, or patient’s family member and appropriately enumerate information in a manner easily understood by all parties. We do this to foster a culture of understanding between all parties, especially in complex and difficult situations , to ultimately provide the best care possible to our patients and their families.

  • Decision Making

  Ability to make the most appropriate decision in a given situation and then taking the next steps to ensure appropriate and timely completion. This requires conflict resolution skills, critical thinking skills , confidence in your ability to make the right decision in most situations. This also includes ability to prioritize your workday appropriately to ensure the most important tasks are completed on time.

  • HealthCare Knowledge

  Having the drive to keep yourself abreast and up to date on the new breakthroughs in your area of expertise and communicating them to the rest of the team, as appropriate . This also includes keeping up with your licensure and yearly training requirements within your area exp ertise along with MAHEC’s organizational training. Finally, the ability to apply the depth of knowledge maintained and gained through this process in real life scenarios as appropriate .

  • Interpersonal Skills

  Showing the ability to meet difficult situations with grace, professionalism, and understanding. Within your area of expertise, showing respect and showing empathy where appropriate with your colleagues, patients, and their family at all times , even when its most difficult to do so. This is done, in part, by effective listening, being your authentic self, showing responsibility and dependability, and being patient with others.

  • Organizational Values

  Adherence to MAHEC’s founding principles and incorporating them every day. This includes, among others, having integrity and accountability, reverence for other cultures and equitable practices, ability to manage change, and displaying a clear understanding of organizational dynamics. Doing these things creates a culture where people want to do the best for each other and gives personal ownership towards the goal of helping people in their time of need.

  • Problem Solving

  Having an analytical mind and ability to work autonomously to solve complex problems that may arise. The wherewithal to think logically through a difficult problem and come to an appropriate resolution for a given issue. This helps to drive continuous improvement by thinking through where we can improve in a novel way. Measures success by understanding where we are currently and where we want to go and then applying those new ideas to affect positive change.

  SPECIFIED SKILLS

  COMPUTER

  • Excellent skills in Microsoft Office including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and database applications required .

  • Knowledge and experience documenting patient care in an electronic health record

  • Advanced computer skills as related to working with medical office software, educational program(s), and presentation preparation

  FOREIGN LANGUAGE

  • Spanish speaking skills preferred.

  PHYSICAL DEMANDS

  • Not Applicable.

  SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: N/A

  EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

  • MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

  Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (BSN)

  2+ years of experience in high-risk obstetrics or maternal-fetal medicine

  AWHONN Advanced Fetal Heart Monitoring certification

  • PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

  Spanish language proficiency

  ACLS

  REQUIRED LICENSES:

  Current unencumbered North Carolina nursing license

  Current CPR certification (active BLS)

  SCHEDULE:

  Regular attendance on-site is an essential function of this position. Typical business hours are Monday – Friday, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm (or flexed to best meet the needs of the clients and/or the Division); 40 hours per workweek; weekend, holiday, or evening coverage is occasionally required . Work hours will need to be flexible in order to respond to special work assignments, or evening activities, as requested by the team leader.

  POSITION COMPENSATION:

  $38.00/hour, full time + full benefits

  At MAHEC, we strive to equip all team members with Total Rewards (pay + benefits) to honor their service, support their health, manage their financial security, build their career, and thrive.

  All MAHEC employees and learners will be required to receive the Flu vaccine or have an approved exemption.

  MAHEC Talent Management is located at 121 Hendersonville Road, Asheville, NC 28803. Equal Opportunity Employer.

  If you are interested in this role, and you have related experience and qualifications, we encourage you to apply or reach out to AskTalent@mahec.net for support in your job search process. You could be the talent we are seeking for this or other opportunities.

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