Certified Nurse Midwife

Certified Nurse-MidwifeThe Certified Nurse-Midwife assumes responsibility for the effective implementation of the philosophy, goals, policies and procedures of the health center and midwifery services. The nurse-midwife is responsible for adhering to performance goals, patient safety goals, and patient satisfaction goals set by the organization. He/she is eager to learn and is committed to caring for a socioeconomically, culturally and gender diverse population. He/she recognizes the contributions of the team, maintains good rapport and working relationships, and strives to improve system processes through problem solving and involvement of other disciplines and services. The nurse-midwife demonstrates support and compliance with the mission, vision, values, philosophy, goals, objectives and policies of Chase Brexton Health Services.Major Duties And Responsibilities:Compliance, Policy, and ProcedureDemonstrates patient safety standards and midwife practice standards and best practices as applicable to the patient population in his/her department area.Participate in peer review and quality improvement activities of the departmentAnalytical And Critical ThinkingPerforms assessments, evaluations, and takes appropriate actions to improve the quality of midwife care provided in his/her area related to outcomes for obstetric and gynecologic patientsPerforms duties in outpatient office setting: which include:Comprehensive gynecologic and well woman care, including family planningHealth maintenance educationHealth screenings, including screening and treatment of sexually transmitted infectionsImmunizationsPrenatal careMenopause managementNo intrapartum management/deliveries.Uses resources in most cost effective manner without negatively impacting patient careWillingness To LearnMaintains educational competencies, identifies educational deficits and plans ways to meet those deficitsTeamworkProvides a supportive learning environment for students, fellows, and residentsOther duties as assigned.Education And/or Experience:Masters Degree/ American Midwifery Certification and/or Women's Health Nurse Practitioner with certification and extensive experience working with obstetricsMust have 5 years experience in midwifery