Certified Nurse Midwife, Full-time (Downey)

Certified Nurse Midwife, Full-time (Downey) Job summary: Under the supervision of an Ob-Gyn Physician, manages the medical care of patients throughout the maternity cycle, including the antepartum, intrapartum, postpartum and gynecological periods. Provides standard maternity care and counseling to expectant women following ambulatory care and inpatient standardized procedures, protocols, policy and procedures and instructions regulated by the State of California Nurse Practice Act and Southern California Permanente Medical Group. Responsibilities Under the supervision of an Ob-Gyn physician, manages the care of women during labor and delivery. Obtains an accurate medical, obstetrical, gynecological and psycho-social history of the present pregnancy. Monitors signs of the patient’s general and obstetrical health status. Performs complete physical examinations including pap smear, breast examination, abdominal examination, pelvic examination and clinical pelvimetry. Records all findings of examinations, histories and significant observations in the patient’s chart. Determines pregnancy status during gestation, presentation and position of fetus and fetal heart rate. Assesses whether findings are within normal limits. Orders appropriate laboratory examinations such as chest X-ray, ultrasound, CBC, urinalysis, blood type and Rh factor, serology tests. Consults with and obtains orders from an obstetrician for any special care or diagnostic procedure; refers to other services as necessary. Institutes preventive measures and detects abnormal conditions; obtains consultation and assistance from physicians as needed. Teaches, counsels and guides patients regarding their health care. Determines the need for social services, genetics or mental health services and refers as appropriate. Evaluates patients’ general and obstetrical health status. Provides health supervision, care and family planning advice to women during antepartum and postpartum periods. Evaluates fetal status through procedures such as abdominal palpation and ultrasound to estimate fetal weight, presentation and position, approximate station and fetal heart rate. Performs internal and external fetal monitoring and interpretation. Consults with obstetricians regarding questionable findings. Determines patient’s degree of labor and whether to admit to labor and delivery. Independently conducts normal spontaneous vaginal deliveries. First assists at Cesarean sections and gynecological surgeries. Performs immediate care of the newborn. Experience and Qualifications Education Graduate of an accredited RN program. Graduate of a nurse midwifery program accredited by the ACNM; BS or BSN or BA required, MS degree required (as of 2010). Licenses, Certification, Registration Certified Nurse Midwife (California) Registered Nurse License (California) National Provider Identifier Nurse Midwife National Certification from American Midwifery Certification Board Neonatal Resuscitation Program Additional Requirements If the department hires a new graduate CNM, the California Furnishing Number and, if applicable, DEA Registration Number must be obtained within twelve (12) months of hire. BCLS Preferred Qualifications Three (3) years of recent experience as a CNM preferred. Job details Seniority level: Entry level Employment type: Full-time Job function: Health Care Provider Industries: Hospitals and Health Care Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Kaiser Permanente by 2x. Get notified about new Nurse Midwife jobs in Downey, CA . #J-18808-Ljbffr Kaiser Permanente