Certified Nurse Midwife Hospitalist - Family Birth Center - Nights

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SUMMARY

Performs comprehensive assessments, diagnoses, orders, conduct, supervises, interprets diagnostic and laboratory tests and prescribes pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic treatments in the direct management of obstetrical and gynecologic conditions. Promotes healthy pregnancies and neonatal outcomes. Practices autonomously and in collaboration with other health care professionals to treat and manage obstetrical conditions. The role of Clinical Nurse Midwife includes direct patient/family care, resident/ midwifery education, consultation, patients/ families/ group and community advocacy to holistic care for complex patient care needs. Serves as a member of the care team with the primary responsibility of managing pregnant patients who seek care in the Family Birth Center under the supervision of the Labor and Delivery supervising attending. Responsible for providing prenatal education and support, attending childbirth, providing encouragement during labor and delivery, and supervising the general care of women and children directly after birth. Provides care to women during normal pregnancies and deliveries and calls on obstetricians or other physicians if complications develop. In addition, the certified nurse midwife will evaluate and manage gynecological conditions under the supervision of a physician.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Performs duties related to midwifery including gynecological exams, preconception care, prenatal care, labor and delivery care, care after birth, newborn care, disease prevention, family planning, health maintenance counseling, and menopausal management.
• Educates women about different types of care available and encourages them to enhance their pregnancy by being involved. Emphasizes patient education, active participation, clear communication between the provider and the woman, and an individualized health care experience. Advocates birth education, natural childbirth, and the participation of the entire family. Write prescriptions as needed.
• Serves as OB/GYN team member working closely with physicians and other staff to ensure healthy pregnancies and deliveries. Provides emotional and social support, which can reduce the length of labor, the need for pain medication, the likelihood for use of forceps or other operative devices during delivery, or the possibility of cesarean delivery.
• Oversees the medical care of assigned pregnant patients under the supervision of a physician. Provides support to mother and family.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Successful completion of a nurse midwifery program accredited by the American College of Nurse Midwives (ACNM).
• Master's or Doctorate in Nurse Midwifery
• Board certified by the American Midwifery Certification Board
• Two (2) or more years of experience as a Clinical Nurse Midwife
• Current Georgia license as a Registered Professional Nurse
• Current American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) health care provider card

PREFERRED

• Previous experience as a labor and delivery RN preferred.
• Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) Certification.

Equal Opportunity Employer-Minorities/Females/Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity.