Certified Nurse Midwife

ClickJobs.io; Glen Burnie (MD); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established health center is seeking a dedicated Certified Nurse Midwife to join its team in Glen Burnie. In this role, you'll be responsible for implementing the organization's philosophy and goals while ensuring patient safety and satisfaction. Your expertise will contribute to providing comprehensive gynecologic care, prenatal services, and health maintenance education to a diverse population. The ideal candidate will have a master's degree in midwifery, certification, and at least five years of experience. Join a collaborative team focused on quality improvement and patient-centered care, and make a significant impact in the community.

Qualifications

• Masters Degree and certification in midwifery required.
• 5 years of experience in midwifery is essential.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with patient safety and midwife practice standards.
• Perform assessments and evaluations for obstetric and gynecologic patients.
• Provide a supportive learning environment for students and residents.

Skills

Patient Safety Standards

Analytical Skills

Critical Thinking

Teamwork

Communication Skills

Education

Masters Degree in Midwifery

American Midwifery Certification

Women's Health Nurse Practitioner Certification

Job description

Certified Nurse Midwife - Chase Brexton Health Care

• Glen Burnie, Maryland, United States of America
• via Jobg8

Type: Positions

Experience: Not specified

Degree: Not specified

Job Description

JOB SUMMARY:
The Certified Nurse-Midwife assumes responsibility for the effective implementation of the philosophy, goals, policies, and procedures of the health center and midwifery services. The nurse-midwife is responsible for adhering to performance goals, patient safety goals, and patient satisfaction goals set by the organization. He/she is eager to learn and is committed to caring for a socioeconomically, culturally, and gender diverse population. He/she recognizes the contributions of the team, maintains good rapport and working relationships, and strives to improve system processes through problem solving and involvement of other disciplines and services. The nurse-midwife demonstrates support and compliance with the mission, vision, values, philosophy, goals, objectives, and policies of Chase Brexton Health Services.

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Compliance, Policy, and Procedure:
   Demonstrates patient safety standards and midwife practice standards and best practices as applicable to the patient population in his/her department area. Participate in peer review and quality improvement activities of the department.
2. Analytical and Critical Thinking:
   Performs assessments, evaluations, and takes appropriate actions to improve the quality of midwife care provided in his/her area related to outcomes for obstetric and gynecologic patients. Performs duties in outpatient office setting, which include:
   1. Comprehensive gynecologic and well woman care, including family planning.
   2. Health maintenance education.
   3. Health screenings, including screening and treatment of sexually transmitted infections.
   4. Immunizations.
   5. Prenatal care.
   6. Menopause management.
   7. No intrapartum management/deliveries.
3. Uses resources in the most cost-effective manner without negatively impacting patient care.
4. Willingness to Learn:
   Maintains educational competencies, identifies educational deficits, and plans ways to meet those deficits.
5. Teamwork:
   Provides a supportive learning environment for students, fellows, and residents.
6. Other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:
• Masters Degree/American Midwifery Certification and/or Women's Health Nurse Practitioner with certification and extensive experience working with obstetrics.
• Must have 5 years experience in midwifery.

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