Certified Nurse Midwife

Certified Nurse Midwife (CNM)Corewell Health Big Rapids OBGYN is seeking a Certified Nurse Midwife (CNM) to join our growing team! Enjoy working in a team-based model with an evidence-based approach to L&D. Our current practice includes four physicians and a Women's Health Nurse Practitioner. We offer a unique opportunity to help develop a thriving midwifery program at Big Rapids Hospital so we are seeking candidates who display flexibility, innovation, and are change agents for positive growth!On call responsibilities and schedule will be determined and discussed during an interview with our team!We are only considering experienced candidates at this time.Essential FunctionsFunctions in the role of advanced practitioner to coordinate comprehensive care delivery. Writes orders/prescriptions for standard formulary medications, diagnostic procedures and consultations, coordinating the services of multiple care givers / services in order to ensure continuity of care and coordination of services.Obtains histories and performs physical exams.Assesses the patient's / significant other's, health care team's, school's and other community educational needs and develops, implements, evaluates and revises teaching strategies/educational programs related to area of specialty.Acts as a patient advocate, crossing multidisciplinary lines to meet patient needs. Communicates, collaborates, networks with and acts as a consultant to other members of the health care team. Acts as a consult in area of expertise.Performs and assists with designated procedures.Documents in the medical record and dictates information as appropriate.Provides input into the strategic planning, implementation and evaluation of service/program.Assists with C-Sections.Initiates process improvement studies in order to measure the outcomes of care and evaluate services. Makes recommendations to improve the quality of patient care provided and utilizes the scientific method to research clinical problems.QualificationsRequired Master's Degree in nursing or health related fieldThree years of relevant experience relevant clinical requiredSuccessful completion of competency based orientation. RequiredPrevious experience in a collaborative role. RequiredPrevious nurse midwife experience. PreferredLIC-Registered Nurse (RN) - STATE_MI State of Michigan requiredLIC-Midwife - STATE_MI State of Michigan requiredCRT-CPR - AHA American Heart Association CHS preferred requiredCorewell Health Big Rapids HospitalCorewell Health Big Rapids Hospital is a 49-bed acute care hospital located in Mecosta County. Big Rapids Hospital maintains a level IV trauma designation and is a TJC Comprehensive Stroke Center. Big Rapids Hospital offers a full range of services, including inpatient medical, surgical, obstetrical, and critical care units. Outpatient services include a full-service laboratory; a full complement of medical imaging diagnostic services, including CT and MRI, 3D mammography, bone density testing, and ultrasound; comprehensive cardiopulmonary services; rehabilitation services, including cardiac, and pulmonary rehab; along with an array of outpatient surgical procedures.In addition, Big Rapids Hospital has a 24-hour emergency department with all-private treatment rooms. Medical staff include general surgery, orthopedic surgery, emergency medicine, urology, family medicine, internal medicine, pediatrics, and obstetrics & gynecology.Corewell Health Big Rapids Hospital provides exceptional care from health professionals who are proud to be a part of our community. We're listening and evolving to better meet the needs of individuals and families in Mecosta County.Big Rapids, MichiganBig Rapids is the home of Ferris State University, bringing arts, theater, Division I and II athletics, and more to our area! Our centrally located office is a short drive to Lake Michigan, Grand Rapids and many popular Michigan destinations! Whether you prefer the amenities of city life or a more rural setting, Big Rapids is a perfect blend of both with countless summer and winter activities, a charming downtown shopping district, excellent schools, championship golf, a quality of life that is second to none, and much more!Corewell HealthPeople are at the heart of everything we do, and the inspiration for our legacy of outstanding outcomes, innovation, strong community partnerships, philanthropy and transparency. Corewell Health is a not-for-profit health system that provides health care and coverage with an exceptional team of 60,000+ dedicated people—including more than 11,500 physicians and advanced practice providers and more than 16,000 nurses providing care and services in 21 hospitals, 300+ outpatient locations and several post-acute facilities—and Priority Health, a provider-sponsored health plan serving more than 1.3 million members. 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