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Trinity Health Fertility Care Practitioner in Mishawaka, Indiana
Employment Type:
Part time
Shift:
Description:
Why Saint Joseph Health System?
- Saint Joseph Health System is a not-for-profit, multi-hospital health system located in North Central Indiana.
Our system includes:
254-bed acute-care hospital at the Mishawaka Medical Center
58-bed acute-care hospital at the Plymouth Medical Center
More than 85 providers in the Saint Joseph Physician Network
What we offer:
Competitive compensation and benefits packages including medical, dental and vision coverage
Retirement savings account with employer match
Generous paid time off programs
Employee referral incentive program
Tuition/professional development reimbursement
Nursing Scholarship opportunities
JOB SUMMARY
- Provides comprehensive education in responsible parenthood instruction for achieving pregnancy, avoiding pregnancy, timing conception, pregnancy evaluation, NaProTracking the procreative cycle, SPICE instruction, and marital bonding. Provides education and case management for patients utilizing FertilityCareTM and NaProTECHNOLOGY Services: women’s health monitoring, maintenance, and evaluation of infertility, miscarriage, maintaining pregnancy, irregular cycles, hormone problems PMS, ovarian cysts, unusual bleeding, and the effects of stress. Performs duties and responsibilities in a manner consistent with the organization’s mission and values.
JOB DUTIES
Actively demonstrates the organization’s mission and core values and conducts oneself at all times in a manner consistent with these values.
Knows and adheres to all laws and regulations pertaining to patient health, safety and medical information.
Demonstrates knowledge of group dynamics and basic adult education as evidenced in the selection of teaching strategies appropriate to the group and the use of a variety of teaching techniques.
Prepares couples to assume a mutual and responsible role in family planning by providing education about the natural design of their fertility and monitoring of their procreative health.
Maintains current knowledge in Natural Family Planning, FertilityCareTM, and NaProEducation, by independent study of professional journals, maintenance of certification and attending Natural Family Planning and FertilityCareTM continuing education programs.
Presents a minimum of four introductory sessions per year.
Instructs and manages a minimum of fifteen new clients in the program each year.
Maintains professional collaboration with peers and physicians and attends monthly meetings of FertilityCareTM staff.
Assists in the promotion of services and community outreach.
1Integrates cost effective measures into practice by collecting unpaid fees and appropriate use of equipment.
Understands need for flexibility and rotation of instructors.
Performs duties in an independent manner. Seeks guidance and direction when necessary.
Accepts the requirements and consequences of actions and decisions.
Utilizes organization’s property and equipment in a manner, which protects fellow employees, patients, physicians, visitors, equipment, property and the environment.
Obeys organization’s regulations for infection control and disposal of hazardous materials.
Performs other duties consistent with purpose of job as directed.
JOB SPECIFICATIONS AND CORE COMPETENCIES
Education: Graduate of the Creighton Model FertilityCare™ Practitioner Program or FertilityCare™ Practitioner Intern in good standing with FertilityCare™ Supervisor within 90 days of hire.
Licensure: Must be certified with American Academy of FertilityCare™ Practitioners (AAFCP) or be certified within two years of completing FertilityCare™ Practitioner program. Must be a member of AAFCP and CPR healthcare provider certified within 30 days of hire.
Experience: Knowledge of physiology, anatomy, obstetrics, and gynecology necessary. Specific knowledge of Creighton Model FertilityCareTM System and NaProTECHNOLOGY required. Proficient in office related computer software.
Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, Catholic healthcare systems in the nation. Built on the foundation of our Mission and Core Values, we integrate diversity, equity, and inclusion in all that we do. Our colleagues have different lived experiences, customs, abilities, and talents. Together, we become our best selves. A diverse and inclusive workforce provides the most accessible and equitable care for those we serve. Trinity Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by law.
Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
Trinity Health is a family of 115,000 colleagues and nearly 26,000 physicians and clinicians across 25 states. Because we serve diverse populations, our colleagues are trained to recognize the cultural beliefs, values, traditions, language preferences, and health practices of the communities that we serve and to apply that knowledge to produce positive health outcomes. We also recognize that each of us has a different way of thinking and perceiving our world and that these differences often lead to innovative solutions.
Our dedication to diversity includes a unified workforce (through training and education, recruitment, retention, and development), commitment and accountability, communication, community partnerships, and supplier diversity.
EOE including disability/veteran
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