Staff Nurse Midwife

Government of the Virgin Islands; Charlotte Amalie (United States Virgin Islands); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Government of the Virgin Islands is seeking a Nurse-Midwife to provide highly specialized nursing care for mothers and newborns throughout the maternity cycle under the supervision of the Head Nurse Midwife and Nurse-Midwife Supervisor.

The incumbent renders advanced nursing services, collaborates with physicians, participates in case discussions, reviews clinical records, and ensures compliance with policies and regulations.

Qualifications

• Master's degree from an accredited school of nursing supplemented by one (1) year of related experience.
• Knowledge of midwifery theory, procedure, and standards.
• Knowledge of patient treatment plans and HIPAA regulations.
• Experience with patient assessment and triage in obstetric care.

Responsibilities

• Provides specialized nursing care to mothers and babies throughout the maternity cycle under supervision.
• Assesses patients’ physical, emotional, social, nutritional, and mental needs.
• Initiates and follows through, under medical direction and nursing supervision, a plan for meeting patient needs.
• Inspects delivery room, labor room, and bedside care for compliance with regulations.
• Assumes responsibility for management of normal deliveries and identifies abnormalities needing referral.
• Assists in handling complicated cases and provides postnatal care to mothers and babies.
• Institutes emergency measures within standing orders when necessary while awaiting medical aid.

Skills

CPR/ACLS

Analytical thinking

Active listening

Decision-making

Confidentiality

Education

Master's degree in nursing

1 year related experience

Job description

Under overall medical supervision and supervision of the Head Nurse Midwife and Nurse--Midwife Supervisor. performs highly specialized professional nursing in Nurse-Midwife which involves the management and care of the normal obstetric patient throughout the maternity cycle.

An employee in this class renders specialized nursing services to mother and baby throughout the maternity cycle in such a way as to make a maximum contribution to their safety, health and welfare. and is expected to carry out assigned duties with a minimum of immediate supervision except where abnormal or unusual conditions occur. Work is performed in accordance with standard practices of Nurse-Midwifery and specialized instructions and is reviewed by a physician= Head Nurse-Midwife and a Nurse-Midwife Supervisor in the form of case discussions. review of clinical records and birth certificates and in observation of nursing methods and techniques.

EXAMPLES 0F WORK (rot All Inclusive)

Provides opportunities for mothers to participate in a satisfying experience throughout the maternity cycle.

Assesses the patient t s physical. emotional social, nutritional, and mental needs.

Initiates and follows through, under medical direction and nursing, supervisor a plan for meeting the needs of patients.

Inspects delivery room labor room and bedside care to ensure the proper regulations and special instructions being complied with

Assumes responsibility for management of normal deliveries. exercising judgment in determining progress of labor and in recognizing abnormalities which should be referred to supervisor or physician % does episiotomies and repairs and starts intravenous infusions when indicated.

Assists in handling complicated cases and in performing necessary postnatal care to mothers and babies, reports and records births.

Institutes emergency measures within predetermined standing orders should it become necessary while awaiting medical aid.

Master's degree from an accredited school of nursing supplemented by one (1) year of related experience which may include practicum.

FACTOR 1- KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED BY THE POSITION

• Knowledge of related accreditation and certification requirements.
• Knowledge of midwifery theory, procedure, and standards.
• Knowledge of gynecological health issues and trends.
• Knowledge of patient treatment plans.
• Knowledge of ethical clinical standards.
• Knowledge of Cardiac Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) or Advanced Cardiac Pulmonary Resuscitation (ACLS).
• Knowledge of medication, management, and administration.
• Knowledge of patient’s advocacy and rights.
• Knowledge of recording patient health information into the electronic health record.
• Knowledge of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA).
• Knowledge of regulatory standards in relations to women’s reproductive health.
• Knowledge of Centers for Medicare and Medicare Services.
• Knowledge of diagnostic, treatment and rehabilitation principles and techniques.
• Knowledge of drugs/medication appropriate for adults and their side-effects.
• Knowledge of traditional and web-based prescription systems.
• Knowledge of well-established examination procedures of women.
• Knowledge of traditional and web-based prescription systems.

• Skill in computer operating applications.
• Skill in analytical and critical thinking.
• Skill in active listening.
• Skill in decision-making.

• Ability to maintain the highest level of confidentiality and trust with patients and records.
• Ability to plan, implement, and evaluate individual patient care programs.
• Ability to perform patient assessment and triage.
• Ability to be compassionate and mindful of women healthcare/patient guidelines.
• Ability to develop and present educational programs and/or workshops.
• Ability to make administrative/procedural decisions and judgments.
• Ability to maintain quality, safety, and/or infection control standards.

FACTOR 2- SUPERVISORY CONTROLS

Work is performed under the supervision of the Chief Nursing Officer. Staff Nurse Midwife is expected to work independently with minimal supervision and work collaboratively with other members of the clinical team to plan and recommend treatment plans for positive patient outcomes. Work is reviewed to determine that objectives are met and for compliance with federal and local agency policies and regulations.

FACTOR 3- GUIDELINES

Guidelines include Department Policies and Procedures, Federal and local laws, and regulations HIPAA, CPR, ACLS, and regulatory standards for primary health and preventive care. Guidelines are strictly enforced and there is little or no room for interpretation or adaptation under various circumstances.

FACTOR 4- COMPLEXITY

Work involves assuring patients that proposed care and treatment are the best option for them. Work can be both difficult and demanding, especially when it requires various levels of care.

FACTOR 5- SCOPE AND EFFECT

The purpose of work is to uphold the department's mission, goals, and objectives, with a focus on delivering quality clinical care interactions and service to the population served. The scope is limited to women.

FACTOR 6- PERSONAL CONTACTS

Contacts are women, newborns, clinical care services team members, co-workers, external health professionals, other agency team members, executive staff, external agencies (i.e., federal, and private), affiliate groups and agencies specifically focused on reproductive and women’s health care

FACTOR 7- PURPOSE OF CONTACTS

Contacts are made to advise, provide, and obtain meaningful information, diagnose, and treat conditions, or tap into resources necessary to ensure that quality reproductive and family planning care services are rendered.

FACTOR 8- PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Work requires light physical effort including lifting, standing, walking back and forth between service areas, climbing, balancing, stooping, and kneeling.

FACTOR 9- WORK ENVIRONMENT

Work is performed in a clinic setting where special safety regulations or precautions are necessary and upheld.