Advanced Practice Provider - Certified Nurse Midwife

Overview Work schedule: Full time schedule includes two outpatient clinic shifts and one 24-hour call shift or two 24-hour call shifts per week. In weeks without a 24-hour on-call shift, the schedule is 4 clinic shifts. Call shifts may occasionally be split into 12-hour shifts. Call expectation: Family Birthing Center call will be equitably distributed throughout the year. Work location: Primary work location will be in Redmond for outpatient services. Midwives also participate in the rotation to outreach locations including Prineville, Bend, Sisters and other locations as developed. Clinical duties and responsibilities Practice and role model excellence in the care domains of diagnosis, aligning treatment goals to patient values, definitive treatment, supportive care, follow-up care, promote good health, and prevent illness. Practice midwifery within the scope of license, training, and credentialing. Cooperate with other SCHS physicians and caregivers to ensure optimal patient care. Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate individual patient care with expert knowledge of evidence-based obstetric and gynecologic care. Collaborate with other members of the obstetric and gynecologic care interdisciplinary team and referring providers to ensure a world-class patient experience. Calculate dosages and administer medications in accordance with SCHS policies and procedures. Document all patient care in the proper form and in a timely manner in compliance with hospital policies and regulatory agencies. Deliver first-rate customer service and patient care that is timely, efficient, accurate, and courteous. Proportionately share in call shifts with other CNMs. Maintain midwifery knowledge and skills through regular continuing education. Must attest to having obtained 60 hours of Category 1 CME relevant to current medical practice over the prior two-year period. Assist in obstetrical and/or gynecologic surgery with documentation of appropriate training. Admit patients, manage labor, and attend deliveries at St. Charles Medical Center Bend with CNM partners and OB Hospitalist back-up. Provide patient care, including prenatal care, at St. Charles Center for Women’s Health locations. Schedule to include weekday, weekend, holiday, and night coverage; equitable distribution of weekend, Sunday, and holiday call throughout the year. Perform physical exams, collect and document data, manage labor and spontaneous delivery, conduct diagnostic and therapeutic procedures, order laboratory studies and professional consultations, and prescribe appropriate interventions and medications. Collaborate with and act as liaison among the nurse, patient, family, physician, and community resources for coordination of patient care. Actively pursue knowledge and skills for professional development. Active participant in High Risk OB meetings and OB Section meetings. Administrative expectations Document all patient care within the Electronic Medical Record (EMR) and complete all necessary tasks in compliance with health system policies and regulatory agencies to ensure timely and accurate billing. Be familiar with the SCHS organizational structure. Participate in provider meetings and assist in policy formation for SCHS and ambulatory practice. Maintain current medical knowledge through regular CME activities and attest to adequate CME to meet maintenance of board certification and compliance with MSO rules and continuing privileges. Keep all licenses and appropriate certifications current and unrestricted. Maintain active privileges at a St. Charles Health System hospital sufficient to permit performance of job duties. Behavioral expectations Participates in creating a healing environment for patients and caregivers. Provides and maintains a safe environment, conducting activities with professionalism and confidentiality. Delivers first-rate customer service and/or patient care in a timely, efficient, accurate, and courteous manner. Educates, counsels, and assists patients and families regarding health problems, maintenance, and preventive behaviors. Provides a therapeutic presence by responding to patient needs with care, including clear introduction, understanding patient name preferences, and active listening with appropriate communication. Complies with applicable laws, regulations, policies, and procedures, supporting corporate integrity efforts and cooperating with investigations as required. Education Successful completion of a graduate-level Nurse Midwifery program recognized and certified by the American College of Nurse-Midwives (ACNM). Complete annual fire/safety and related in-services as required. Attend mandatory educational offerings as described in SCHS policies and procedures and/or required by regulatory bodies. Complete annual CME as required to maintain license and board certification. Complete assigned Computer Based Learning modules in a timely manner. Licensure, certification, and registration Unrestricted Federal DEA number registered in Oregon. Unrestricted ability to participate in Medicare/Medicaid or other government programs. Valid driver’s license and ability to meet SCHS driving requirements. Current BLS and NRP certification. Additional certifications may be required based on privileges granted by Medical Staff Services at SCHS in inpatient locations. Unrestricted Oregon APRN and RN license. Current CNM board certification from the American Midwifery Certification Board. Experience Required: Experience using EMR software; strong written and verbal communication skills; ability to interact with a diverse population and represent SCHS professionally. Experience working in a team environment and ability to collaborate, facilitate, and build consensus among health care professionals and agencies. Preferred: Five years of clinical CNM experience; Epic EMR experience; familiarity with the centering model of care/group prenatal care. #J-18808-Ljbffr