Midwife - Jonathan Williams

Job Description:

About NYC Health + Hospitals NYC Health + Hospitals/Gotham Health is one of the largest Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) in the country, providing coordinated world-class primary and specialty care with dignity and respect for all New Yorkers, without exception. At Gotham Health, we practice a person-centered caring culture that values delivering compassionate, quality healthcare in partnership with our patients, community organizations, and staff. Gotham Health is focused on high-quality, affordable care to everyone regardless of ability to pay or immigration status. Gotham Health serves the community through a two-pronged approach: providing treatment to those who need it while at the same time emphasizing prevention. We strive to deliver services in a way that maximizes each patient's opportunity to achieve successful health outcomes, we believe in every person's right to participate in their care plans, we facilitate partnerships with other community resources to meet the needs of our patients beyond healthcare, and we celebrate and recognize the compassionate care of our committed staff. Join our team if you want to be part of our Gotham Health Family, a person-centered, fully integrated, and innovative ambulatory care network that enables all New Yorkers to live their healthiest lives. Job Description PURPOSE OF POSITION: Under general supervision of Midwifery Services and direction of the OB/GYN Division, with some latitude for the exercise of independent judgment, provides antepartum, intrapartum, postpartum, neonatal, inter-conceptional and gynecological care, in accordance with written midwifery protocols which have been approved by the institution’s Medical Board. There are two (2) assignment levels to differentiate ascending order of assignment scope with corresponding pay levels. However, all personnel in this title perform related work. Examples of Typical Tasks: Assignment Level A In addition to the major duties of the Midwife, utilizes a thorough knowledge of midwifery care to perform the following:Initiates and participates in the education of other health team members, students and community groups.Initiates and participates in studies and research related to health care, midwifery and allied fields, as appropriate within the guidelines of the programs.Interprets and recommends revisions in policies affecting midwifery services and participates in program evaluations. Assignment Level B In addition to the major duties of the Midwife, utilizes a substantial knowledge of midwifery care to perform the following:Serves as a resource to facilitate staff development of less experienced midwives and professional staff responsible for the delivery of patient care.Assists in the supervision and administration of midwifery functions and activities.Assists with the supervision and teaching of students of midwifery and other health disciplines.Provides clinical and didactic instructions to students and may conduct lectures or seminars as part of the educational curriculum.Evaluates students’ performance and provides oral and written reports/guidance for improvement.Provides input to facility or Department of OB/GYN for development of midwifery education curriculum. PURPOSE OF POSITION:Plans and provides health care for women and newborn infantsEstablishes a complete database concerning the patient through history taking, physical and appropriate laboratory dataAssesses the status of the patient, develops and implements a plan of care with the patient during the prenatal, intrapartal, postpartal, neonatal and inter-conceptional/gynecological periodsProvides guidance and education for patients and families concerning health maintenance, admission and discharge, and labor management (including physical and emotional support)Manages Labor, including delivery of the newborn, utilizes medication and performs proceduresProvides immediate and follow-up care of newborn infant, including an ongoing assessment and follow-up with the postpartum familySeeks medical consultation for patients with deviations and documentation in the medical recordPerforms ongoing review of care including, evaluation and documentation in the medical recordProvides contraceptive guidance and evaluation and treatment for minor gynecological conditions Minimum Qualifications Licensure as a Midwife by the New York State Department of Education. Department Preferences QUALIFICATIONS:Licensure as a Midwife by the New York State Department of Education; and,Two years of clinical experience in midwifery practice. YEARS OF EXPERIENCE: 3+ How To Apply If you wish to apply for this position, please apply online by clicking the "Apply Now" button NYC Health and Hospitals offers a competitive benefits package that includes:Comprehensive Health Benefits for employees hired to work 20+ hrs. per weekRetirement Savings and Pension PlansLoan Forgiveness Programs for eligible employeesPaid Holidays and Vacation in accordance with employees' Collectively bargained contractsCollege tuition discounts and professional development opportunitiesMultiple employee discounts programs