Registered Nurse (RN) - Maternal Fetal Medicine

Overview

Good Samaritan University Hospital is a 537- bed (including 100 nursing home beds) teaching hospital and a member of Catholic Health Services of Long Island. With almost 900 physicians on staff, and a level I Trauma Center, we care for well over 100,000 patients annually across the south shore of Long Island. Our reputation for excellence is built on great choices and empowered leadership, and fosters a team that's focused on evidence based practice, continual learning and exceptional quality of care.

Are you exceedingly driven, dedicated, and passionate about caring for your patients? Do you consistently create and nurture meaningful relationships with your team, your patients, and their loved ones. Can you strike the perfect balance of integrity, compassion, accountability, respect, and excellence?

Then you have what it takes to be a Good Samaritan University Hospital Nurse. You are at the heart of health.

Job Details

The Maternal Fetal Medicine (MFM) Registered Nurse delivers specialized outpatient nursing care to patients with high-risk pregnancies. In collaboration with MFM physicians, referring obstetrical practices, Labor & Delivery, and interdisciplinary colleagues, the RN provides assessment, fetal surveillance, education, telephone triage, and care coordination. The position requires sound obstetrical judgment, timely escalation of maternal or fetal concerns, and flexibility to work at multiple Catholic Health MFM locations.

Our Maternal Fetal Medicine RNs:

Assess and document maternal symptoms, vital signs, relevant obstetrical history, medications, allergies, and clinical concerns.

Perform non-stress tests (NSTs), evaluate fetal monitoring tracings within RN scope and competency, and promptly escalate nonreassuring or abnormal findings.

Recognize urgent obstetrical conditions such as hypertensive disorders, vaginal bleeding, preterm labor, and decreased fetal movement; initiate appropriate escalation and coordinate transfer to Labor & Delivery or emergency care when indicated.

Assist MFM providers with examinations, diagnostic services, and procedures consistent with training, orders, and institutional policy; administer ordered medications and treatments.

Provide education on high-risk pregnancy conditions, surveillance, warning signs, medications, follow-up plans, and when to seek urgent care.

Conduct patient telephone triage within approved protocols, communicate clinical concerns to providers, and document advice and follow-up.

Coordinate laboratory work, diagnostic testing, specialty referrals, and continuity of care with referring offices and hospital departments.

Maintain accurate electronic health record documentation; support patient flow, safe handoffs, and patient-centered communication.

Participate in quality improvement, infection prevention, safety initiatives, competency validation, and continuing education.

What you'll bring:

• 2+ years of Registered Nurse experience in Labor & Delivery.
• Education: Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree.
• Will consider Associates Degree if enrolled in an accredited BSN program.
• Certifications: Basic Life Support (BLS) and National Certification Corporation certification in Electronic Fetal Monitoring (C-EFM) required.
• Ability and willingness to work at Good Samaritan University Hospital, Mercy Hospital, Good Samaritan University Hospital - St. Charles Campus and St. Catherine of Siena Hospital as assigned.
• Experience caring for high-risk obstetrical patients or working in an outpatient MFM practice preferred
• Experience with electronic health records, patient education, and clinical telephone triage.

Multi-Site Assignment:

This position supports MFM services across Catholic Health. Work location may change according to patient volume, staffing, and operational needs. The RN is expected to maintain consistent clinical standards and follow site-specific procedures at each assigned facility.

Responsibilities

• The Maternal Fetal Medicine (MFM) Registered Nurse delivers specialized outpatient nursing care to patients with high-risk pregnancies. In collaboration with MFM physicians, referring obstetrical practices, Labor & Delivery, and interdisciplinary colleagues, the RN provides assessment, fetal surveillance, education, telephone triage, and care coordination. The position requires sound obstetrical judgment, timely escalation of maternal or fetal concerns, and flexibility to work at multiple Catholic Health MFM locations.
• Our Maternal Fetal Medicine RNs: Assess and document maternal symptoms, vital signs, relevant obstetrical history, medications, allergies, and clinical concerns.
• Perform non-stress tests (NSTs), evaluate fetal monitoring tracings within RN scope and competency, and promptly escalate nonreassuring or abnormal findings.
• Recognize urgent obstetrical conditions such as hypertensive disorders, vaginal bleeding, preterm labor, and decreased fetal movement; initiate appropriate escalation and coordinate transfer to Labor & Delivery or emergency care when indicated.
• Assist MFM providers with examinations, diagnostic services, and procedures consistent with training, orders, and institutional policy; administer ordered medications and treatments.
• Provide education on high-risk pregnancy conditions, surveillance, warning signs, medications, follow-up plans, and when to seek urgent care.
• Conduct patient telephone triage within approved protocols, communicate clinical concerns to providers, and document advice and follow-up.
• Coordinate laboratory work, diagnostic testing, specialty referrals, and continuity of care with referring offices and hospital departments.
• Maintain accurate electronic health record documentation; support patient flow, safe handoffs, and patient-centered communication.
• Participate in quality improvement, infection prevention, safety initiatives, competency validation, and continuing education.

What you'll bring:

• 2+ years of Registered Nurse experience in Labor & Delivery.
• Education: Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree.
• Will consider Associates Degree if enrolled in an accredited BSN program.
• Certifications: Basic Life Support (BLS) and National Certification Corporation certification in Electronic Fetal Monitoring (C-EFM) required.
• Ability and willingness to work at Good Samaritan University Hospital, Mercy Hospital, Good Samaritan University Hospital - St. Charles Campus and St. Catherine of Siena Hospital as assigned.
• Experience caring for high-risk obstetrical patients or working in an outpatient MFM practice preferred
• Experience with electronic health records, patient education, and clinical telephone triage.

Multi-Site Assignment:

This position supports MFM services across Catholic Health. Work location may change according to patient volume, staffing, and operational needs. The RN is expected to maintain consistent clinical standards and follow site-specific procedures at each assigned facility.

Qualifications

This range serves as a good faith estimate and actual pay will encompass a number of factors, including a candidate’s qualifications, skills, competencies and experience. The salary range or rate listed does not include any bonuses/incentive, differential pay or other forms of compensation that may be applicable to this job and it does not include the value of benefits.

At Catholic Health, we believe in a people-first approach. In addition to the estimated base pay provided, Catholic Health offers generous benefits packages, generous tuition assistance, a defined benefit pension plan, and a culture that supports professional and educational growth.