JOB SUMMARY
The
Certified Nurse Midwife (CNM) functions within the organized healthcare system
as defined by the American College of Nurse Midwives core competencies of Basic
Midwifery Practice and the Standards for the Practice of Nurse Midwifery. The
CNM collaborates with the multidisciplinary healthcare team to provide
comprehensive care to the pregnant and laboring woman. The CNM uses the
processes of assessment, diagnosis, management and evaluation to provide care
that integrates the psychosocial and physical needs of women. The CNM obtains
history and performs physical examination to evaluate and coordinate patient care
at Nile Women’s Health Care, in addition, to providing care in labor and
delivery. Along with physicians, nurses and other members of the healthcare
team, the CNM strives to ensure the provision of quality patient care leading
to optimal outcomes. The CNM works in collaboration with all Clinical Staff,
attending physicians, Nile Women’s Health Care and Practice Manager.
EDUCATION
· Possess a license
to practice as a Registered Professional Nurse in the State of Georgia
· Current licensure
as a Certified Nurse Midwife or Licensed Midwife required
· Graduate of an
accredited Nursing program or Masters in Nurse Midwifery program required.
· Meets
credentialing requirements as appropriate through the Medical Staff office
required
· BLS certified
require
· NRP certified
· Electronic Fetal
Monitoring Certification required within first year of hire. To be monitored by
Department for compliance.
EXPERIENCE
· Nurse Midwife
experience preferred
WORKING CONDITIONS
· Varied types of
pregnant patients including active labor patients both high risk and low risk,
outpatients presenting with various complaints both emergent and non-emergent.
· Normal heat,
light space, and safe working environment; typical of most office jobs.
· Occasional
exposure to one or more mildly unpleasant physical conditions.
Requirements
KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY
· Ability to
perform accurate history & physical exams
· Ability to
perform accurate interpretation of electronic fetal heart rate monitor
· Experience with
first assist with C-sections
· Must be
credentialed to first assist on cesarean section within six (6) months of hire.
· Must be
credentialed to perform limited OB Ultrasound
Benefits
- Relocation Assistance
- Competitive Salary
- Production Bonuses available (after one (1) year of employment)
- Hospital Credential Fees Paid
- Paid time off
- 1 week CME allowance
- Health Insurance
- Employer Contribution to Health Insurance
- 401(k) Plan available (after one (1) of employment)
- Company Paid Malpractice Premiums
- ACOG or ABOG Dues Reimbursed