Certified Nurse Midwife

Cape Cod Healthcare; Hyannis (MA); On-site; USD 162,000 - 179,000; Full time

Job summary

Cape Cod Hospital in Hyannis, MA is seeking a Certified Nurse Midwife to provide obstetric care under an Obstetrician. You will participate in childbirth, prenatal and postpartum care, and act as a first assist for cesarean deliveries.

The role requires MSN and MA CNM licensure with current BLS/PALS/ACLS, DEA and MCSR as applicable. Expect 3-day work weeks with 12-hour shifts, rotating days, nights, weekends and holidays.

Qualifications

• MSN required for CNM practice.
• Massachusetts CNM license required.
• DEA registration required if prescribing.
• MCSR registration required if prescribing.
• Current BLS certification.
• PALS certification within 6 months.
• ACLS certification within 6 months.
• FHM fetal monitoring course every 2 years.
• Minimum two years of CNM experience.
• Knowledge of nursing theory, clinical standards, and midwifery practice.

Responsibilities

• Participate in initial examination, care, and delivery of obstetrical patients.
• Assist with antenatal evaluation and treatment and prenatal care.
• Perform labor support and delivery, including postpartum examinations.
• Deliver infants and conduct postpartum visits ensuring normal recovery.
• Administer emergency measures and coordinate with Obstetrician for complex cases.
• Provide First Assist for cesarean sections.
• Maintain case records for department and hospital files.
• Conduct patient and family education on pregnancy, childbirth, and newborn care.

Education

MSN

Certified Nurse Midwife (CNM) license

DEA Registration

Massachusetts Controlled Substance Registration (MCSR)

Basic Life Support (BLS)

Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)

Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)

Fetal Monitor Training (FHM)

Two years minimum CNM experience

Professional nursing theory & practice knowledge

Job description

Purpose of Position:

Provides medical care and treatment to obstetrical patients under supervision of Obstetrician, delivers babies, and instructs patients in prenatal and postnatal health practices

Description

• Participates in initial examination of obstetrical patient, and is assigned responsibility for care, treatment, and delivery of patient.
• Participates in antenatal evaluation and treatment of the obstetrical patient.
• Examines patient during pregnancy, utilizing physical findings, laboratory test results, and patient's statements to evaluate condition and ensure that patient's progress is normal. Instructs patient in prenatal health practices.
• Discusses case with Obstetrician and staff to assure observation of specified practices.
• Stays with patient during labor to reassure patient and to administer medication.
• Delivers infant and performs postpartum examinations and treatments to ensure that patient and infant are responding normally.
• When deviations from standard are encountered during pregnancy or delivery, administers stipulated emergency measures, and arranges for immediate contact of Obstetrician.
• Visits patient during postpartum period in hospital to examine patient and instruct patient in care of self and infant. Participate in discharge care including discharge orders.
• Assist Obstetrician as First Assist for C-sections
• Maintains records of cases for inclusion in establishment file.
• Conducts classes for groups of patients and families to provide information concerning pregnancy, childbirth, and family orientation.
• May direct activities of other workers.
• May instruct in midwifery in establishment providing such training.
• Participate in the performance improvement activities of the department.

Qualifications

• Masters Degree in Nursing (MSN)
• (CNM) - Currently licensed as a Certified Nurse Midwife in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts
• (DEA) – US Department of Justice DEA Registration (required if prescribing)
• (MCSR) - Massachusetts Controlled Substance Registration (required if prescribing)
• (BLS) - Current Basic Life Support certification
• (PALS) – Pediatric Advanced Life Support certification (obtain within 6 months, offered within)
• (ACLS) – Current Advanced Cardiac Life Support certification (obtain within 6 months, offered within)
• (FHM) - Fetal Monitor Course every 2 years
• Minimum two years experience as a certified nurse midwife
• Knowledge of professional nursing theory, clinical practice standards, normal maternal / fetal growth and development, and requirements of nurse midwifery practice. Able to independently seek out resources and solve complex problems.

Schedule Details:

3 Day Work Week, 12-hr. Shifts, Rotating Days/Nights (i.e., 7a-7p or 7p-7a), Rotating Weekends & Holidays

Organization :

Cape Cod Hospital

Primary Location :

Massachusetts-Hyannis

Department :

CCH-PH Birthing Center

Annual/Hourly:

Annual - Based on Full Time Employment

Hiring Pay Range:

161589 - 178740