Women's Health Certified Nurse Midwife

General Summary of Position
Provides comprehensive primary health care to a select population of essentially healthy women. Participates in the care of women with medical complications in collaboration with obstetricians and gynecologists. Assumes responsibility for a caseload of obstetrical and gynecological patients selected according to midwifery practice protocols. 

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

• Contributes to the achievement of established department goals and objectives and adheres to department policies procedures quality standards and safety standards. Complies with governmental and accreditation regulations.
• Assesses plans implements and evaluates a plan of care for obstetrical and gynecological patients selected according to approved nurse-midwifery protocols.
• Assists in the development implementation and revision of nurse-midwifery protocols and standards of care.
• Assists with the planning of community health screening.
• Collaborates with the health care team in planning and implementing care for obstetrical and gynecological patients.
• Completes history physical examinations and laboratory tests as appropriate.
• Documents interventions and follow-up provided to patients.
• Documents patient care encounters in a clear complete concise and organized manner.
• Evaluate individual health care status of patients formulate a management plan and revise the plan as indicated.
• Participates in continuous case review and appropriately communicates current data regarding all patients cared for by the nurse-midwifery practice.
• May perform administrative educational and related duties required including but not limited to supervising and training subordinate staff.
• Participates in research activities.
• Provides inpatient obstetrical care including labor management delivery of the infant repair of laceration/episiotomy and management of minor complications. Initiates emergency care as needed.
• Provides primary care in an ambulatory setting to women including ordering and evaluating diagnostic tests and managing minor complications.
• Reviews and recommends patient information for purchase and distribution.
• Reviews medical records to ensure that health maintenance records are completed.
• Seeks consultation according to nurse-midwifery protocols from all members of the health care team involved in patient care and makes appropriate referrals. Provides consultation services as required by the health care team. May act as a liaison between the detoxification in-patient service and the gynecologic and obstetrical service. Supports/assists in the care of patients in the drug treatment in-patient program.
• May participate in grant development and planning (with the Department of Psychiatry relating to substance abuse and pregnancy or the Women's Services with regard to the T.A.P.P. program).
• Participates in multidisciplinary quality and service improvement teams. Participates in meetings and on committees and represents the department and hospital in community outreach efforts.

Minimal Qualifications
Education

• Graduation from an accredited school of Nurse-Midwifery required

Experience

• 1-2 years Clinical nurse midwife experience required

Licenses and Certifications

• RN - Registered Nurse - State Licensure and/or Compact State Licensure in the State of Maryland and/or in the District of Columbia required or
• MIDWIFE - Nurse Midwife - Licensed in the State of Maryland and/or in the District of Columbia required and
• AC-CRN-Midwife MBON - ACCRNMID and
• CPR - Cardiac Pulmonary Resuscitation (includes BLS and NRP) for healthcare providers from either the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross within 90 Days required and
• Additional unit/specialty certifications may vary by department or business unit.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities

• Verbal and written communication skills.
• Basic computer skills preferred.