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Certified Nurse Midwife - Redwood City Hospital - Obstetrics/Gyn - On/Call Varies

Kaiser Permanente

Redwood City, CA

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JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Basic Life Support (BLS), Certified Midwife (CM), Clinical Laboratory, Clinical Medicine, Consulting, Didactic Method, Family Planning, Federal Laws and Regulations, Healthcare, Hospital, Identify Issues, Maternal-Fetal Medicine, Medical Examination, Medical Imaging, Medical Treatment, Midwifery, Nursing, Nursing Credentials, Obstetrics and Gynecology, Pain Management, Patient Assessment, Pharmacy, Registered Nurse (RN), Risk, Risk Management, State Laws and Regulations, Statistics, Training/Teaching, Ultrasound
LOCATION
Redwood City, CA
POSTED
27 days ago
Job Summary: Independently manages the care of low-risk women during antepartum, intrapartum and postpartum periods. Co-manages higher risk patients when determined appropriate by CNM and MD. Provides standard maternity care and counseling to women, adhering to the standards of the American College of Nurse Midwives, procedures and instructions regulated by the State Nurse Practice Act and The Permanente Medical Group. Essential Responsibilities: + ANTEPARTUM Evaluates patients general and obstetrical health status Determines pregnancy status, duration of gestation, presentation, and position of fetus, fetal heart rate, and determines whether all statistics are within normal limits. Obtains an accurate medical, obstetrical, gynecological and social history and an account of the course of the present pregnancy. Observes signs of the members general and obstetrical health status. Performs all appropriate physical examinations appropriate to CNM care needed, including the pap smear, breast examination, and pelvic examination. Records all findings of examinations, histories and significant observations on patients chart. Consults with appropriate MD regarding any abnormal findings. Orders appropriate lab and medical imaging studies as needed. Institutes preventative measures and detects abnormal conditions. Obtains consultation and assistance from ancillary services as needed. Teaches, counsels, and guides individual members regarding their individual health care. Teaches antepartum classes as needed in individual facilities. Evaluates maternal general health status and well being. + INTRAPARTUM Performs medical screening exam to diagnose labor. Independently manages the care of low risk women during labor and delivery, under the supervision of a physician. Co-manages higher risk patients when determined appropriate by CNM and MD. Performs facility specific standardized procedures. Evaluates patient for appropriate pain management. Includes requesting epidural for women in labor. + POSTPARTUM Provides health supervision, care, teaches family planning, and prescribes contraception to women during the postpartum period. + Kaiser Permanente conducts compensation reviews of positions on a routine basis. At any time, Kaiser Permanente reserves the right to reevaluate and change job descriptions, or to change such positions from salaried to hourly pay status. Such changes are generally implemented only after notice is given to affected employees. Basic Qualifications: Experience + N/A Education + Graduate of an accredited school of nursing. License, Certification, Registration + Certified Nurse Midwife (California) + Registered Nurse License (California) + Nurse Midwife National Certification from American Midwifery Certification Board + Drug Enforcement Administration Registration within 12 months of hire + National Provider Identifier required at hire + Basic Life Support required at hire Additional Requirements: + Must be able to work in a Labor/Management Partnership environment. Preferred Qualifications: + Three (3) years of experience as a C.N.M. with in the last three (3) years preferred. + Current and valid California Nurse-Midwife furnishing certification (including any needed education in pharmacy) and didactic education and supervised clinical experience in third trimester limited obstetric ultrasound preferred OR to be obtained within one year of hire. COMPANY: KAISER TITLE: Certified Nurse Midwife - Redwood City Hospital - Obstetrics/Gyn - On/Call Varies LOCATION: Redwood City, California REQNUMBER: 1431232 External hires must pass a background check/drug screen. Qualified applicants with arrest and/or conviction records will be considered for employment in a manner consistent with Federal, state and local laws, including but not limited to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran, or disability status.

About the Company

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Kaiser Permanente

At Kaiser Permanente, we are relentless in our pursuit of excellence. Driven by our mission to provide the highest quality preventive medicine, we are committed to eliminating health care disparities, and to making lives better through innovation, technology, and research. Our desire to deliver the best possible care inspires us to promote wellness among our members, communities, and each other. It also fuels our belief that everyone — regardless of circumstance — deserves access to affordable care, which further drives our motivation to expand our reach. Founded nearly 80 years ago, our unique business model sets us apart — positioning us to drive improvements across the industry and around the world.
COMPANY SIZE
10,000 employees or more
INDUSTRY
Healthcare Services
FOUNDED
1945
WEBSITE
http://www.kp.org/careers

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