Certified Nurse Midwife

Certified Nurse MidwifeThe Certified Nurse Midwife is responsible for the management of women's health care focusing on pregnancy, childbirth, post-partum, family planning and the gynecologic needs of women. Essential functions and principal accountabilities include:Provide comprehensive healthcare to patients through assessment, diagnosis, management and evaluation of care, inclusive of the Collaborative Practice Agreement.Consult with other members of the healthcare team to coordinate care and/or make referrals to other members of the healthcare team.Complete an accurate, orderly chart entry at each contact with a patient at the Health Center.Provide professional program direction for the entire staff in collaboration with the Clinical Chief, Chief Medical Officer, Nurse Manager including but not limited to staff meetings and in-service education.Participate in weekly after-hours telephone schedule.Assist in the development of clinical programs, treatment protocols, departmental policies and the implementation for such in order to enhance standardized methods of performing medical and nursing procedures.Participate in general orientation of all newly employed staff.Ensures compliance with all applicable HIPAA, JCAHO, OSHA, Local, State and Federal initiatives and requirements.Must satisfactorily maintain all terms and conditions of the Advanced Nurse Practitioner Collaborative Agreement as required by the State of New Jersey.Position QualificationsEducation or Formal Training:A minimum of Master's degree from an accredited College or University is required. Graduate of a certified US Nurse Midwifery school.Licenses, Certifications or RegistrationsRN License in State of NJ, CNM License with prescriptive privilege in State of NJ, valid CNM certification from the American Midwifery Certification Board, BLS /CPR certification from the American Heart Association, CDS and DEA licenses.Previous Work Experience:Minimum of 3-5 years Nursing experience with 2 years in ambulatory care/and or similar environment.Special Skills or Knowledge:Ability to make sound decisions and to establish and maintain effective working relationship with staff associates and the general public.Additional Responsibilities:The Certified Nurse Midwife may be required to perform other duties as assigned or when necessary if such work becomes a permanent and regular part of the job a new job description will be prepared. Periodic rotation to the Elizabeth Health Center (E-port) site is required for this position.