Certified Nurse Midwife provides professional care for patients with obstetric and gynecologic needs. Assists patients in labor and delivery, as well as postpartum care. Being a Certified Nurse Midwife ensures safety and health of mother and child and identifies need for additional care. Works in conjunction with a practicing physician. Additionally, Certified Nurse Midwife requires a bachelor's degree. Requires Certified as Nurse Midwife. Requires Registered Nurse. Requires Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS). Typically reports to a supervisor or manager. Certified Nurse Midwife's years of experience requirement may be unspecified. Certification and/or licensing in the position's specialty is the main requirement. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
Kent Campus Hospital
STATUS: Full Time 72 Hours
SHIFT: Variable
General Summary:
The Certified Nurse Midwife (CNM) or Midwifery Practitioner (either a Certified Professional Midwife or Certified Midwife) works independently under a collaborative agreement with a physician(s) to provide specialty healthcare for women to include physical exams, diagnosing, treating and managing medical conditions and delivery. Focused care on gynecological services, reproductive health, labor and delivery, prenatal and postpartum care, peri-post menopause care and newborn care up to 28days post-delivery. The Mid-wife works in a team-based, patient-centered care environment, in accordance with established protocols, practices and standardized guidelines.
Responsibilities:
1. Collaborates, and consults with Bayhealth physicians in accordance with practice guidelines and nurse-midwifery regulations.
2. Takes part in initial examination of patient, monitors course of pregnancy, advising on proper health practices, taking tests as appropriate, and reporting any complications to the obstetrician.
3. Prepares patients and their partners for delivery; trains mothers-to-be in exercise, breathing, and relaxation techniques. Provides instructions in breast-feeding if requested.
4. Attends and reassures patient throughout the course of labor, monitors the fetus condition, administers medications, notifies physician of prolonged labor or complications indicating need for possible surgical intervention.
5. Delivers infant and checks mother and child to ensure that they are responding normally.
6. During postpartum period, visits mother and child to give additional instruction in feeding and care of the newborn.
7. Conducts classes for patients and family members concerning pregnancy, delivery, and proper childcare.
8. Conducts classes for nursing students so they may assist new mothers.
9. Provides advice on family planning and performs gynecological services.
10. Participates in performance improvement activities.
11. Participates in continuing education activities and obtains CEU’s necessary to maintain state licensure and prescriptive authority.
12. Adapts to changing demands of workplace.
13. Demonstrates the ability to interact with and contribute to professional development of peers and other healthcare providers.
14. Assesses need for referral to other healthcare providers.
15. Participates in labor and delivery coverage.
16. All other duties and special projects as assigned within the scope and range of job responsibilities.
Required Education, Credential(s) and Experience:
Preferred Education, Credential(s) and Experience:
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