Certified Nurse Midwife

Norton Healthcare; Indiana, Madison (PA, WI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Certified Nurse-Midwife to provide comprehensive health care services for women. This role involves assessing, diagnosing, and managing care throughout various stages of a woman's life, from adolescence to menopause. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in midwifery, patient assessment, and health promotion. Join a collaborative team environment where you can make a significant impact on women's health and well-being. If you are passionate about providing individualized care and education, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Must have a current Indiana RN and CNM license.
• Completion of a formal graduate-level education program is required.

Responsibilities

• Assess and manage care for women from adolescence to menopause.
• Provide patient education and health promotion in midwifery care.
• Document care and treatment thoroughly in patient records.

Skills

Patient Assessment

Midwifery Care

Health Promotion

Patient Education

Clinical Decision Making

Education

Graduate-level Education Program

Current Indiana RN License

Current Indiana CNM License/Certification

ACLS Certification

NRP or NALS Certification

Job description

Responsibilities

Midwifery as practiced by certified nurse-midwives (CNMs) and certified midwives (CMs) encompasses a full range of primary health care services for women from adolescence beyond menopause.

• Assess, diagnose, monitor, promote health and protection from disease, and manage care for adolescent and adult females focusing on family planning services, preconception care, pregnancy, childbirth, the post-partum period, gynecological needs, and the care of the well newborn (during the first two days of life).
• CNMs may not admit patients to the hospital but may write admission orders after consultation with the physician.
• Provide initial and ongoing comprehensive assessment, diagnosis, and treatment.
• Conduct physical examinations, prescribe medications including controlled substances and contraceptive methods, and order and interpret laboratory and diagnostic tests and the use of medical devices.
• Include health promotion, disease prevention, and individualized wellness education and counseling in midwifery care.
• Complete patient-appropriate history and physical exams and document according to regulatory requirements and NHC/NKDH policies.
• Make rounds on hospitalized patients and see patients in the office setting.
• Evaluate complaints of labor at term with an uncomplicated pregnancy.
• Perform ongoing physical assessments appropriate to patient status.
• Perform reassessments as needed based on patient status.
• Identify patient care needs based on assessment data.
• Develop differential diagnoses based on assessment data and identified needs.
• Reformulate diagnoses based on new or additional assessment data, considering the dynamic nature of complex acute, critical, and chronic illnesses.
• Order medications according to law and regulations (controlled substances require DEA & CAPA-CS).
• Evaluate and document patient responses to medications and treatments appropriately.
• Synthesize data from various sources to make clinical decisions regarding management, consultation, or referral.
• Provide patient and family education.
• Offer consultation based on knowledge and expertise within scope of practice.
• Request consults and make referrals as appropriate.
• Document care and treatment thoroughly and promptly in the patient record.
• Foster a cooperative team environment through professional communication.
• Provide individualized patient and family education, applying principles of learning, actively involving the learner, and creating a conducive environment for teaching/learning.
• Recognize teaching opportunities and deliver age-specific and culturally sensitive education to promote safe patient care regarding the role of the CNM.
• In collaboration with the patient, evaluate outcomes identified in the CNM plan of care by comparing patient responses to interventions, current practice standards, and expected outcomes.

Qualifications

Required:

• Current Indiana RN license
• Current Indiana CNM License/Certification
• Completion of a formal graduate-level education program
• Current ACLS and NRP or NALS Certification
• DEA & CSR Certification
• Collaborative practice agreement - controlled substances (CAPA-CS)