OB Triage Clinic Nurse / Nurse Clinician I

Working/Functional Title

OB Triage Clinic Nurse

Position Summary

The OB Triage Clinic Nurse provides direct nursing care to pregnant patients in an ambulatory-based triage setting. They assess, triage, and provide interventions for pregnant women who are experiencing concerns such as preterm labor, labor onset, bleeding, high-risk pregnancy symptoms, or fetal monitoring issues. The OB Triage Nurse plays a critical role in the initial evaluation and management of obstetric patients, ensuring a timely, safe, and effective plan of care, in collaboration with the healthcare team.

Key Responsibilities:

• Patient Assessment and Triage
• Clinical Interventions
• Monitoring and Documentation
• Patient Education and Counseling
• Collaboration with Healthcare Team
• Safety and Quality Care
• Crisis Management

Minimum Requirements

Knowledge equivalent to that which normally would be acquired by completing a four year college degree program in Nursing; one to three years of related and progressively more responsible or expansive work experience in Nursing; or an equivalent combination of education and experience. The position also requires possession of a current license to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of Michigan. May require a Bachelor's degree in Nursing and/or work experience in a particular area of nursing or health care.

Desired Qualifications

Education:

• Associate’s degree in nursing (ADN) or Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) from an accredited nursing program.

Licensure/Certification:

• Current and active Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of employment.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) and Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certifications may be required or preferred.

Experience:

• Minimum of 2-3 years of nursing experience, preferably in obstetrics, labor and delivery, or a similar clinical setting.
• Experience in triage nursing, critical care, or maternal-fetal medicine is a plus.

Skills:

• Strong clinical assessment and critical thinking skills.
• Proficient in electronic health records (EHR) and other medical documentation systems.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced, high-stress environment.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, age, disability or protected veteran status.

Required Application Materials

Cover letter

Resume

Proof of valid State of Michigan RN license

Work Hours

Work hours are typically 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM but may vary as necessary to accommodate clinic operations.

Website

https://healthcare.msu.edu/

Summary of Physical Demands

The job requires significant physical effort and involves lifting and maneuvering patients, extensive walking and standing and fine manual dexterity 26-75% of the time; visual and aural acuity necessary to monitor patient care.

Summary of Health Risks

Exposure to human blood, serum, and other body fluids; and materials covered under Universal Precautions; TB risk or work within three (3) feet of patients in a health care setting; wear a respirator.