Certified Nurse Midwife

Certified Nurse Midwife (Healthcare) Job Responsibilities Conducts complete history and physical examinations/health assessments of patients and families with real or potential, acute, and/or chronic health problems in the outpatient setting. Provides referrals to other health professionals and community agencies, as needed. Initiates selected therapeutic and diagnostic procedures (including non-stress testing and biophysical profiles), consultation, and laboratory examinations, as needed. Provides maximum continuity of care for patients and families transitioning throughout the phases of antepartal, labor, delivery, post-partal, family planning-intercontraceptional care periods. Responsible for the management of the medically uncomplicated and low-risk patient throughout the maternity cycle. Follows progress of pregnancy in the office and labor of all patients in labor and delivery unit at Olean General Hospital within the scope of midwifery practice. May assume management of labor and delivery of the medically, uncomplicated low risk patient, including management of frequently encountered problems with medically approved orders mutually agreed upon by both physician and midwife. Participates in group call schedule for labor and delivery. Examines patients. Performs related duties as required. All responsibilities noted here are considered essential functions of the job under the Americans with Disabilities Act. Duties not mentioned here, but considered related are not essential functions. #J-18808-Ljbffr Universal Primary Care in