Certified Nurse Midwife Per Diem

Brown University Health; Providence (RI); On-site; USD 84,000 - 107,000; Part time

Job summary

Brown University Health seeks a Certified Nurse Midwife (CNM) to provide direct clinical care in both outpatient and inpatient settings. You will work under physician supervision and with the Senior CNM to manage full scope midwifery care, including well-woman gynecology, high-risk pregnancies, contraception counseling, and IUD procedures.

Responsibilities include intrapartum support, discharge planning, collaboration with physicians and other health professionals, and involvement in teaching

Qualifications

• Master’s of Science in Nursing (MSN) required.
• American Midwifery Certification Board (AMCB) required.
• Current State of RI Midwifery Licensure and controlled substance registration required.

Responsibilities

• Diagnoses, monitors and examines women during pregnancy.
• Develops, assesses and evaluates individual care programs.
• Provides full antenatal care, including screening tests.
• Identifies high risk pregnancies in collaboration with doctors.
• Arranges and provides parenting and health education for patient and family.
• Encourages participation of family in birth to support mother and baby bonding.

Skills

Clinical CNM skills

Patient education

Education

MSN

AMCB certification

RI licensure

Job description

Summary

The Certified Nurse Midwife (CNM) works under the general supervision of the physician and in collaboration with the Senior Certified Nurse Midwife. The Certified Nurse Midwife (CNM) works under the general supervision of the physician and in collaboration with the Senior Certified Nurse Midwife. The CNM is responsible for providing direct clinical care in the out-patient practice and in-patient hospital coverage. The CNM is responsible for the full scope of midwifery practice including well woman gynecological care throughout the reproductive Brown University Health, peri and post menopausal periods, GYN problem visits, testing and contraception counseling and prescription, insertion and removal of intrauterine devices. The CNM manages high risk pregnancies in consultation with physicians.All essential functions performed in this position reflect the age-specific needs of the patient. Brown University Health employees are expected to successfully role model the organization's values of Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence as these values guide our everyday actions with patients, customers and one another.

Responsibilities

• Diagnoses, monitors and examines women during pregnancy.
• Develops, assesses and evaluates individual care programs.
• Provides full antenatal care, including screening tests.
• Identifies high risk pregnancies working in collaboration or consultation with doctors and other medical specialists.
• Arranges and provides parenting and health education for the woman, her partner and family members.
• Encourages participation of family members in the birth to support the mother and enhance both mother/baby bonding and family relationships.
• Offers support and advice following events such as miscarriage, termination, stillbirth, neonatal abnormality and neonatal death, co-managing the care for women undergoing these complications with the obstetricians.
• Provides intra-partum care, assisting mothers in labor and delivery, monitoring the condition of the fetus and using knowledge of drugs and pain management within the written scope of practice for CNMs at Women &Infants Hospital.
• Provides advice and guidance on a safe and timely discharge.
• Acts as a liaison with outside agencies and with other health and social care professionals to ensure continuity of care.
• Engages in professional development.
• Participates in the training and supervision of junior colleagues.

Minimum Qualifications

Licensure as Registered Nurse in the State of Rhode Island by the Rhode Island Board of Nursing or licensure as a Registered Nurse in accordance with the Nurse Licensure Compact agreement of the National Council of State Boards of Nursing.

Basic Knowledge

• Master's of Science in Nursing (MSN) required.
• American Midwifery Certification Board (AMCB) required.
• Current State of RI Midwifery Licensure and controlled substance registration required.
• Demonstrates knowledge and skills necessary to provide care to patients throughout the life span with consideration of aging processes, human development stages, and sensitivity to cultural diversity in each step of the care process.

Experience

• 2 years' clinical Obstetrics and Gynecology experience as a Certified Nurse Midwife preferred.
• Must have patient care services, procedures and privileges approved by the sponsoring physician.

Work Environment And Physical Requirements

• Healthcare environment such as hospital, physician's office practice, and ancillary healthcare enterprises.
• Any hazards are minimized by adherence to established safety procedures and precautions.

Pay Range

$61.30-$77.78

EEO Statement

Brown University Health is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and maintaining a work environment free from all forms of unlawful discrimination and harassment.

Location

LPG-Providence-593 Eddy St - 593 Eddy Street Providence, Rhode Island 02903

Work Type

As needed

Work Shift

Variable

Daily Hours

12 hours

Driving Required

No