Certified Nurse Midwife - Center for Womens Health and Midwifery

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Provides exceptional direct diagnostic and therapeutic care to women throughout the life cycle in the nurse midwifery model of care in both the office setting and labor and birth. The CNM works in collaboration with the attending physician as part of a multidisciplinary team. Cultivates a patient centric environment which focuses on the whole individual inclusive of physical, psychosocial, spiritual and functional needs of the patient, family and significant others. Serves as the focal professional for the continuity of care in patient care within scope of practice standards, as well as specialty specific standards to address and resolve problems that may arise.

EEO/AA/Disability/Veteran
Responsibilities
1. Clinical Care
1.1 The CNM provides full scope midwifery care as outlined in the Core Competencies for Basic Midwifery practice developed by the American College of Nurse-Midwives in outpatient and inpatient settings.
2. Patient Education & Psychosocial Support
2.1 The CNM will educate patient/families on care and recommended or available resources. In collaboration with the collaborating MD, this may be inclusive of admitting, instructions, treatment plan, actual and potential side effects of treatment/medications and discharge plans.
3. Information Management
3.1 The CNM ensures appropriate documentation within the accordance of hospital and regulatory requirements and protects information of all forms, whether computer-based, paper, film, voice, or other media from unauthorized access modification, destruction, or intentional or accidental disclosure.
4. Quality Management
4.1 The CNM is expected to demonstrate a high standard of moral and ethical behavior, professionalism, compassion, and commitment to patient care
5. Staff Education
5.1 The CNM serves as a clinical resource for new resident staff and may provide service specific orientation pertinent to clinical evaluation
6. Professional Development
6.1 Maintain certification through the American Midwifery Certification Board
Qualifications
EDUCATION
Graduate of an accredited Nurse Midwifery program-Certificate, Masters or Doctoral Program
EXPERIENCE
Three (3) to five (5) years midwifery experience in culturally diverse setting.
LICENSURE
Certification from the American Midwifery Certification Board Connecticut State Licensed Nurse Midwife license, Connecticut State Registered Nurse License BLS/NRP certified DEA license, State of Connecticut Controlled Substance License Complete Electronic Fetal Monitoring course every 2 years
SPECIAL SKILLS
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills. Knowledge of research methods, computer skills required
PHYSICAL DEMAND
Possesses physical and mental health necessary to care for patients and families. Possesses a full range of body motion, including lifting and handling of patients
Additional Information
Must have registered nurse and certified nurse midwife licensure. Must have a minimum of one year experience as a certified nurse midwife. Excellent communication and teamwork skills. This position will be day/night rotating. Provide coverage for office volume and coverage of patients on the labor and delivery unit.
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