Nurse Midwife: Lead Maternity Care with Day-One Benefits

Responsibilities Performs initial and on-going assessments of self-care, psychosocial needs, education, environment and discharge planning, incorporating information from the identified significant other and other health providers. Utilizes skills of observation, inspection, palpation, percussion and auscultation using diagnostic instruments or laboratory procedures that are basic to the screening of physical signs and symptoms. Utilizes fetal monitoring screening for auscultating, monitoring, and assessment of fetal heart tones. Assesses learning needs, readiness, and capabilities of patient/family, including cultural, religious practices, language barriers, emotional barriers, educational level, motivation and limitations. Knowledge And Skills Required Manages the medical plan of care prescribed for the client, based on protocols or guidelines adopted jointly by the certified nurse midwife, and attending physician. Review and revise protocols/guidelines annually. Addresses physical, psychosocial, spiritual, developmental, educational, and discharge needs. Initiates referrals to external or internal care providers or community agencies as needed. Seeks appropriate resources to clarify information concerning the nursing/medical care regime as needed. Coordinates care by collaborating with physicians and others to obtain appropriate services, including multidisciplinary team meetings. Initiates the multidisciplinary teaching plan which provides information to patient/ family/ significant other in the areas of (as appropriate): the safe and effective use of medications, nutrition/modified diets, potential food/drug interactions, safe and effective use of equipment, rehabilitative techniques, access to community resources and when and how to obtain further treatment. Communicates the plan of care across the continuum by thoroughly completing appropriate transfer forms and discharge summary forms. Selects therapeutic interventions which are appropriate to the patients needs and desired outcomes. Implements care according to the patients plan of care in collaboration with the patient/significant other and health care team. Exercises critical thinking skills to make sound clinical judgments about patient care as evidenced by practice patterns, documentation and patient outcomes. Schedule Full time Shift: Day Education And Experience Required Masters Degree in Nursing Licensure, Certification Or Registration Required Certified Nurse Midwife (CNM) BCLS obtained through the American Heart Association All the benefits and perks you need for you and your family Benefits from Day One: Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance, Life Insurance, Disability Insurance Paid Time Off from Day One 403-B Retirement Plan 4 Weeks 100% Paid Parental Leave Career Development Whole Person Well-being Resources Mental Health Resources and Support #J-18808-Ljbffr AdventHealth West Florida