OBGYN - Nurse Midwife - Full Time - Days

Position Summary

Under the leadership of the Director, Physician Services, the Certified Nurse
Midwife is an active member of the Physician Services team that delivers medical
care consistent with the strategic vision, goals, philosophy and direction of
Physician Services and CRHS.  The Certified Nurse Midwife is responsible for
providing women’s health to patients throughout their life cycles while
emphasizing wellness promotion, illness prevention, care of acute minor
illnesses and stable chronic illnesses for all life cycles.

Basic Qualifications

*          Education:

                   Must have satisfactorily completed a training program
approved by the State Composite Board and hold a current Certified Nurse Midwife
license.

*          Experience:

                   Requires two to four years of work-related experience or any
equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

*          Licensure, Registrations & Certifications:

                   Requires and maintains current state license as a Registered
Nurse.

                   Requires and maintains current state certification as a
Certified Nurse Midwife.

                   Maintains a current certification in Basic Life Support (If
BLS verification is not current upon hire, it must be obtained within three (3)
months of hire.)

Essential Job Responsibilities

* Provides direct patient clinical care in an ambulatory setting.
* Performs health maintenance exams with appropriate patient education for all
age groups, these include adult physicals including pap and pelvic exam.
* Performs pregnancy confirmation and introduces pregnant patients into the
prenatal program at the clinic. Provides prenatal care in coordination with
physicians.
* Examines patients with specific acute complaints or stable chronic illnesses,
initiates treatment for identified conditions according to written protocol,
and works closely with clinic physicians in referring patients with
significant abnormal findings.
* Provides appropriate level of clinical and educational services as needed
that is age and condition appropriate.
* Participates in performance improvement (PI) projects.
* Provides assistance to the physicians on epidemiological issues pertinent to
the medical office.
* Maintains chart documentation, tracking and reporting systems as indicated
for continuity of care.
* Follows all Physician Services and CRHS policies and procedures and ensures
compliance with all federal and state laws, regulations and JCAHO
requirements.
* Mentors new employees as requested.
* Completes all required professional education including continuing nursing
education hours and mandatory in-services to maintain professional licensure.
* Performs other related job duties as assigned.