Midwifery Specialist

2 months ago

Summerville, South Carolina, United States Harvard Street Neighborhood Health Center Full time
JOB SUMMARY

OVERVIEW STATEMENT:

The Nurse Midwife delivers comprehensive and personalized care to patients across various stages, including antepartum, postpartum, and routine family planning and gynecological services.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
PATIENT CARE MANAGEMENT
Provide and maintain midwifery services that address the diverse needs of women throughout their life stages.
  • Deliver care to all patients seeking midwifery services while considering community health requirements.
  • Assist in formulating guidelines for midwifery practices.
  • Enforce policies and procedures that regulate patient care delivery.
  • Collaborate with nurses, certified nurse practitioners, physicians, and other healthcare professionals to evaluate and meet patient healthcare needs.
  • Participate in committees focused on clinical improvement initiatives and engage in quality assurance programs.
  • Oversee and provide care for postpartum patients, including those recovering from surgical procedures.
  • Consult with physicians as necessary and co-manage specific cases as per midwifery protocols.
  • Provide care and triage for all obstetrical patients, both urgent and non-urgent, consulting with OB/Gyn services as required.
  • Facilitate patient education during each visit.
  • Conduct routine gynecological care, including pap smears, IUD insertions, and Nexplanon placements.
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT:
  • Exhibit and maintain clinical proficiency.
  • Identify personal learning needs and objectives, and devise a plan to achieve them.
  • Maintain essential clinical skills through self-directed practice.
  • Act as a resource for areas requiring expertise.
  • Keep current licensure and certifications necessary for practice.
QUALIFICATIONS:
  • Graduate from an Accreditation Commission for Midwifery Education (ACME) accredited program.
  • Successful completion of the American Midwifery Certification Board (AMCB) certifying examination.
  • Active enrollment in the AMCB Certification Maintenance Program.
  • Licensed as a Certified Nurse Midwife (CNM) in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
  • Preferred one year of experience as a Nurse Midwife.
  • Strong interpersonal communication, teamwork, research, and organizational skills required.
  • Master's degree required.
  • Bi-lingual candidates preferred.
Job Type:
Full-time

Benefits:
  • Dental insurance
  • Health insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
Medical Specialty:
  • Labor & Delivery
  • Ob/Gyn
Work Location:
In person