Certified Nurse Midwife - FT - Varied Shift - OB/GYN

Capital Health; Lawrence Township (MI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in healthcare is seeking a dedicated Nurse Midwife to join their team. This role involves evaluating patient needs, ordering diagnostic tests, and educating families on healthcare decisions. The ideal candidate will collaborate with physicians and participate in labor and delivery coverage while supervising clinical rotations for students. This is a unique opportunity to work within a Magnet-Recognized health system that values quality patient care and continuous improvement. If you are passionate about midwifery and want to make a difference in the lives of patients, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited midwifery program required.
• Certification as a Nurse Midwife is essential.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and order laboratory tests, interpreting results for patients.
• Educate patients and participate in labor and delivery coverage.

Skills

Patient Education

Clinical Assessment

Collaboration with Physicians

Leadership

Education

Graduate of an accredited midwifery program

Nurse Midwife Certification

Tools

AHA BLS Certification

Job description

Work Shift:

Capital Health is the region's leader in providing progressive, quality patient care with significant investments in our exceptional physicians, nurses and staff, as well as advance technology. Capital Health is a five-time Magnet-Recognized health system for nursing excellence and is comprised of 2 hospitals. Capital Health Medical Group is made up of more than 250 physicians and other providers who offer primary and specialty care, as well as hospital-based services, to patients throughout the region.

Position Overview:

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Evaluates need for and ordering laboratory and diagnostic tests. Reviews and accurately records laboratory results in prenatal record. Reviews and interprets laboratory results with client. Refers abnormal results to case manager for follow-up.
• Assesses need for referral to other healthcare providers.
• Educates patients and their families and encourages participation in healthcare related decisions.
• Participates in constant labor and delivery coverage for caseload. Exercises discretion and judgment when evaluating and determining disposition of clients in triage area appropriately.
• Collaborates, consults, and refers with physicians in accordance with practice guidelines and nurse-midwifery regulations. Acts as stand-by for unattended private deliveries when physician is unavailable. Acts as Cesarean section first assist for clients and private physicians as needed.
• Completes post-partum rounds and discharges in a timely fashion. Completes billing slip at time of discharge.
• Participates in multi-disciplinary conference. Attends at least 50% of Obstetrics Department meetings annually. Maintains contact with professional organizations.
• Participates in performance improvement activities.
• Participates in continuing education activities and obtains CEUs necessary to maintain state licensure and prescriptive authority.
• Supervises Nurse-Midwifery students and family practice residents during their clinical rotation at CH.
• Adapts to changing demands of workplace and assumes a leadership role in supporting co-workers adaptation to change.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Graduate of an accredited midwifery program with Certificate of nurse-midwifery.
• Nurse Midwife - NJ
• AHA BLS

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Frequent physical demands include: Standing, Walking, Push/Pull, Twisting, Bending, Reaching forward, Wrist position deviation.
• Occasional physical demands include: Sitting, Climbing (e.g., stairs or ladders), Carry objects, Reaching overhead, Squat/kneel/crawl, Pinching/fine motor activities, Keyboard use/repetitive motion, Taste or Smell.
• Continuous physical demands include: Talk or Hear.
• Lifting Floor to Waist 15 lbs. Lifting Waist Level and Above 10 lbs.
• Sensory Requirements include: Accurate Near Vision, Accurate Far Vision, Color Discrimination, Minimal Depth Perception, Accurate Hearing.

Offers are contingent upon successful completion of our onboarding process and pre-employment physical. Capital Health will require all applicants to have an annual flu vaccine prior to start date, with the exception of individuals with medical and religious exemptions.