NURSE MIDWIFE

Job Summary

Provide Midwifery services to assigned patients.

Responsibilities

* Acquire and maintain privileges as independent allied health professional staff. • Work as member of a multi-disciplinary team to provide comprehensive obstetrical and gynecological health care. Provide primary care based on protocols. May include family member follow-up as indicated. • Obtain comprehensive history, perform a comprehensive physical exam and identify deviations from normal. Order approved diagnostic tests, lab tests and medications as indicated. Perform lab tests as indicated: Multistix Urinalysis, Nitrazine and Ferning Test for Rupture of Amniotic Membranes, and information according to the management process. • Complete all required documentation. • Manage prenatal, intrapartum, postpartum, normal newborn, family planning and gynecological care of patients. Consult, collaboratively manage and/or refer deviations from normal as appropriate. Initiate emergency treatment as necessary. • Demonstrate effective interpersonal skills. • Attend assigned clinical sessions and meetings. • Maintain records, compile statistics, prepare required reports. • Participate in research, educational activities and the teaching of students, as assigned. • Observe all health and safety requirements.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Patient Group Knowledge (Only applies to positions with direct patient contact) The employee must possess/obtain (by the end of the orientation period) and demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide developmentally appropriate assessment, treatment or care as defined by the department's identified patient ages. Specifically the employee must be able to demonstrate competency in: 1) ability to obtain and interpret information in terms of patient needs; 2) knowledge of growth and development; and 3) understanding of the range of treatment needed by the patients. Competency Statement Must demonstrate competency through an initial orientation and ongoing competency validation to independently perform tasks and additional duties as specified in the job description and the unit/department specific competency checklist. Common Duties and Responsibilities (Essential duties common to all positions) 1. Maintain and document all applicable required education. 2. Demonstrate positive customer service and co-worker relations. 3. Comply with the company's attendance policy. 4. Participate in the continuous, quality improvement activities of the department and institution. 5. Perform work in a cost effective manner. 6. Perform work in accordance with all departmental pay practices and scheduling policies, including but not limited to, overtime, various shift work, and on-call situations. 7. Perform work in alignment with the overall mission and strategic plan of the organization. 8. Follow organizational and departmental policies and procedures, as applicable. 9. Perform related duties as assigned.

Education

* Master's Degree (Required)

Credentials

* Registered Nurse (Required)
* Basic Life Support (Required) Within 30 days of hireWithin 30 days of hire
* Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (Required) Certification in Nurse Midwifery.Certification in Nurse Midwifery.

Work Schedule: Days

Status: Pro-Rata .8

Location: Women & Children's Hospital

Location of Job: US:WV:Charleston

Talent Acquisition Specialist: Brianna L. Chin brianna.chin@vandaliahealth.org

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