Fertility Care Practitioner

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.