Certified Nurse Midwife

Job Responsibilities

• Provide full scope nurse-midwifery services including antepartum, intrapartum and postpartum care, as well as well woman care and family planning according to established protocols and per agreement with the collaborating physician.
• Maintain a productivity level necessary to reach the mandated annual level of client encounters.
• Participate/lead appropriate interdisciplinary teams. Contribute toward development of annual action plan health care plan as appropriate.
• Perform history and physical exams on new and returning clients.
• Manage acute and chronic illness’ according to established protocols in collaboration with physicians.
• Refer patients to follow-up health care providers or community agencies as necessary.
• Order and interpret diagnostic tests, such as ultrasounds and blood tests.
• Provide emotional support and guidance during labor and pregnancy.
• Monitor maternal and fetal vital signs as well as identifying high-risk pregnancies.
• Monitor and administer medication, injections, and intravenous infusions during labor.
• Provide postpartum care to both mothers and newborns.
• Help parents to cope with miscarriage, termination, stillbirth and neonatal death.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date medical records for all patients.
• Maintain active hospital delivery privileges as requested.

Qualifications

• Active license as a Registered Nurse and Certified Nurse Midwife
• Certification by the American Midwifery Certification Board
• Active DEA and NPI Number
• Authorized to work and practice in the United States
• Ability to work flexible hours, between office and hospital
• Previous experience in OB/GYN practices and as a Certified Nurse Midwife preferred
• CPR Certification and NRP certification are preferred

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