Nurse Midwife - OBGYN Leitchfield

Owensboro Health; Owensboro (KY); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Owensboro Health Medical Group's Obstetrics & Gynecology practice in Leitchfield seeks a licensed APRN/ CNM to provide primary and collaborative care to women before, during, and after pregnancy, including newborn care. The role emphasizes patient education, shared decision making, and adherence to organizational standards.

KY licensure and AMCB CNM certification are required upon hire. The position supports a full-time schedule (M-F) with weekend as-needed coverage.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Nursing required.
• APRN license in Kentucky required on hire.
• RN license in Kentucky required on hire; eligible to practice in KY.
• CNM certification (AMCB) required on hire.

Responsibilities

• Obtain patient history and perform assessment.
• Plan, implement, and evaluate patient care plans.
• Monitor, record, and communicate patient condition.
• Provide education to patient and family on pregnancy, childbirth, and gynecologic care.
• Provide emergency interventions and consult attending physician as needed.

Skills

Critical thinking

Decisive judgment

Ability to work under pressure

Independent work

Education

Master's degree in Nursing

APRN license in Kentucky

RN license in Kentucky

CNM certification (AMCB)

Job description

Weekend Requirements: As Needed | Work Hours: M-F | Status: Full Time - 1.0 FTE (80 hours per pay period) | Entity: Owensboro Health Medical Group | Department: Obstetrics & Gynecology LeitchfieldJob Summary:Provides independent and collaborative primary healthcare and management of care to women before, during and after pregnancy, including care of the newborn, in accordance with applicable scope and standards of practice and with the policies, values, and mission of the organization.Job Responsibilities:Obtains patient history and performs assessment via observation, interview, and examination.Plans, implements, and evaluates patient care plans.Monitors, records, and communicates patient condition as appropriate.Performs appropriate emergency interventions and appropriately consults attending physician regarding complications and emergencies.Provides education/counseling to patient and patient's family with respect to pregnancy, childbirth, care of the newborn, contraception, family planning, and gynecological care.Provides care in the context of promoting age and culture-appropriate informed choices, shared decision making and the right to self-determination.Skills and Attributes:Requires critical thinking skills and decisive judgment.Works under minimal supervision.Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.Position Requirements:Work ExperienceNo experience requiredEducationMaster's degree or higher in Nursing required upon hireLicensure/Certification/RegistrationAPRN - Licensed as an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse in the state of Kentucky required upon hire ANDRN - Licensed as a Registered Nurse. Eligible to practice nursing in the State of Kentucky required upon hire ANDMidwife - Certified Nurse-Midwife certification through American Midwifery Certification Board (AMCB) required upon hireOrganizational Responsibilities:Supports Owensboro Health’s Mission, Vision, Core Commitments, and business interests. Adheres to all organizational policies and procedures. Executes all tasks and behaves in a manner consistent with a culture of compliance, safety and a high reliability organization.Additional Job Information:This job description describes the general nature and level of work required by the position. It is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of qualifications, skills, duties, responsibilities or working conditions of the job. Specific duties and responsibilities consistent with the general nature and level of work described may vary by department and additional related duties may be assigned as needed. Some duties listed may not apply to all employees with this job description.The job description is subject to change with or without notice, and Management reserves the right to add, modify or remove any qualification or duty. Nothing in this job description changes the existing at-will employment relationship between the Organization and the employee occupying the position.Standard ADA Settings:The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.Physical Demands: (Clinical-Office/Clinic)Standing: FrequentlyWalking: FrequentlySitting: OccasionallyLifting 0-25 lbs.: RarelyLifting 25-75 lbs.: RarelyLifting over 75 lbs.: RarelyCarrying 0-25 lbs.: RarelyCarrying 25-75 lbs.: RarelyCarrying over 75 lbs.: RarelyPushing/Pulling 0-25 lbs.: FrequentlyPushing/Pulling 25-75 lbs.: OccasionallyPushing/Pulling over 75 lbs.: OccasionallyClimbing: OccasionallyBending/Stooping: FrequentlyKneeling: OccasionallyCrouching/Crawling: OccasionallyReaching: FrequentlyTalking: FrequentlyHearing: FrequentlyRepetitive Foot/Leg Movements: RarelyRepetitive Hand/Arm Movements: FrequentlyKeyboard Data Entry: FrequentlyRunning: RarelyVision: Depth Perception: FrequentlyVision: Distinguish Color: FrequentlyVision: Seeing Far: FrequentlyVision: Seeing Near: FrequentlyHazardous Drug Risk Exposure:Risk Level: Low-RiskOwensboro Health Core CommitmentsINTEGRITY - We conduct ourselves with a high level of responsibility, reliability and honesty because we take seriously the trust of our patients and coworkers.RESPECT - We value and accept the unique talents and contributions of every patient, customer and team member in the Owensboro Health community.TEAMWORK - We build a spirit of connectivity and fellowship by striving together to overcome obstacles, surpass goals, celebrate accomplishments and plan the future.INNOVATION - We foster original ideas and creative solutions that improve our daily work and promote the mission of Owensboro Health.SERVICE - We focus on service to patients, customers and team members by anticipating their needs, thoughtfully meeting those needs and continually improving the quality of everything we do.EXCELLENCE - We reach beyond basic expectations to expand our knowledge and awareness, produce exceptional work and provide outstanding service.