Advanced Practice Provider - Certified Nurse Midwife (Liberty Township)

Job Description Shift: Full Time (1.0 FTE), Day shift Location: This position will be located at The Christ Hospital – Liberty Campus (6939 Cox Rd. Liberty Township, OH 45069). Position Description: Candidate will serve as a full‑time, Certified Nurse Midwife (CNM) to assist in labor & delivery/postpartum at The Christ Hospital’s Liberty Township campus. The CNM will help with triage, rounding needs and be the point person for a new option to be offered – Dilipan cervical ripening for inductions. This position is not involved in call coverage. The Advanced Practice Provider (APP) is an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse who is licensed as a Certified Nurse Midwife (CNM) and has been prepared with the appropriate graduate level education and authorized to practice and prescribe as such. The CNM may provide a full range of primary care health women’s health services, including but not limited to pregnancy care, menopause care, annual gynecological care, and as directed by their state designated scope of practice. A Certified Nurse Midwife (CNM) will provide support and guidance throughout the birthing process from prenatal care to post‑partum care by monitoring the physical, emotional, and mental state of the mom throughout the entire process and are integral at ensuring the safety of the baby. If practicing in a hospital setting, the delineation of privileges will also define their scope. Job Responsibilities ED Responsibilities Evaluate gynecology consults in the ED in conjunction with a collaborating physician. Delivery Provide support for admitted patients at the Liberty Birthing Center throughout their entire hospital stay. In a hospital setting, midwives can consult with or turn the patient over to an OB‑GYN if complications arise. They provide the physical, mental, and emotional support the mother needs and work to keep the technical intervention to a minimum. Interpret fetal heart rate tracings, perform rupture of membranes and placement of internal monitors if necessary. Assist during caesarian sections or be involved in vaginal deliveries. Assist with postpartum care and education as well as discharge planning. OB Triage Evaluate and treat pregnant patients who present in OB triage, including but not limited to monitoring for labor, reading and interpreting NSTs, diagnosing and managing common pregnancy conditions. OB/GYN Office Assist covering in the office seeing prenatal and postpartum patients as needed. Job Qualifications Education Advanced Practice Registered Nurse: Certified Nurse Midwife. Must have a Master’s or Doctorate degree from a Nurse Midwifery accredited program. Years of Experience 2 – 3 years of Certified Nurse Midwife experience preferred. Required Skills and Knowledge Demonstrated knowledge, abilities, and skills to provide culturally specific patient care and education. Effective communication with peers, utilization of appropriate channels of communication, and maintenance of confidentiality. Evidence of continuing professional growth. Ability to accept and implement change and to work in a culturally diverse setting. Licenses & Certifications Certified Nurse Midwife certification as verified by the American Midwifery Certification Board or other accredited certification body. Current valid license (registration) by the Ohio Board of Nursing or applicable state. BLS certified. ACLS and PALS as dictated by the Delineation of privileges. Standard Care Arrangement with collaborating physician for Ohio or applicable state. Membership in professional organization desirable. #J-18808-Ljbffr The Christ Hospital Health Network