Certified Nurse Midwife - Bel Air, MD

Susquehanna OB/GYN and Nurse Midwifery is seeking a Certified Nurse Midwife with solid GYN experience and antepartum, intrapartum, and postpartum experience that includes patients with varying medical conditions (diabetes, hypertension, etc.). A strong candidate will have at least one year of experience as a practicing midwife.

The practice is the preferred provider of maternity care in the region, practicing out of offices in Havre de Grace and Bel Air and delivering exclusively at the Upper Chesapeake Medical Center (UCMC) in Bel Air. UCMC maintains a level II nursery with in-house anesthesia, pediatric and obstetrical back-up.

Job Responsibilities:

• Provide full scope nurse-midwifery services including antepartum, intrapartum and postpartum care, as well as well woman care and family planning according to established protocols and per agreement with the collaborating physician.
• Maintain a productivity level necessary to reach the mandated annual level of client encounters.
• Participate/lead appropriate interdisciplinary teams. Contribute toward development of annual action plan health care plan as appropriate.
• Perform history and physical exams on new and returning clients.
• Manage acute and chronic illness according to established protocols in collaboration with physicians.
• Refer patients to follow-up health care providers or community agencies as necessary.
• Order and interpret diagnostic tests, such as ultrasounds and blood tests.
• Provide emotional support and guidance during labor and pregnancy.
• Monitor maternal and fetal vital signs as well as identifying high-risk pregnancies.
• Monitor and administer medication, injections, and intravenous infusions during labor.
• Provide postpartum care to both mothers and newborns.
• Help parents to cope with miscarriage, termination, stillbirth and neonatal death.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date medical records for all patients.
• Maintain active hospital delivery privileges as requested.

Qualifications:

• Active license as a Registered Nurse and Certified Nurse Midwife
• Certification by the American Midwifery Certification Board
• Active DEA and NPI Number
• Authorized to work and practice in the United States
• Ability to work flexible hours, between office and hospital
• Previous experience in OB/GYN practices and as a Certified Nurse Midwife preferred
• CPR Certification and NRP certification are preferred