Full Scope Certified Nurse-Midwife / CNM

Overview Specialty: Certified Nurse Midwife Hospital Site: Yale New Haven (York Street) Location: New Haven, CT Work Schedule: Sun-Sat, AM/PM rotating Scheduled Hours: 40 Position Type: FTE EMR System: EPIC To be part of our organization, every employee should understand and share in the Yale New Haven Health System Vision, support our Mission, and live our Values. These values — integrity, patient-centered, respect, accountability, and compassion — must guide what we do, as individuals and professionals, every day. Responsibilities Clinical Care: 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. Patient Education & Psychosocial Support: 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. Information Management: 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. Quality Management: The CNM is expected to demonstrate a high standard of moral and ethical behavior, professionalism, compassion, and commitment to patient care. Staff Education: The CNM serves as a clinical resource for new resident staff and may provide service specific orientation pertinent to clinical evaluation. Professional Development: Maintain certification through the American Midwifery Certification Board. Qualifications Education: Graduate of an accredited Nurse Midwifery program — Certificate, Masters or Doctoral Program. Experience: Graduation from an accredited Certified Nurse Midwife Program. 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; full range of body motion, including lifting and handling of patients. #J-18808-Ljbffr