Certified Nurse Midwife

Responsibilities

• Performs complete health examination of perinatal, prenatal, and postpartum patients, including health history and physical examination, in accordance with protocols established by the Chief Medical Officer or designee.
• Provides direct care for women in labor, including management of normal delivery.
• Provides health instruction for women in all stages of life cycle.
• Provides health examinations of inter-partum patients, especially those seeking advice concerning family planning and gynecological issues.
• Works collaboratively with physicians, nurses, social workers, and other members of the multidisciplinary health care team to establish patient care programs and policies.
• Participates in OB/GYN call schedule as directed.
• Orders appropriate laboratory studies and referrals, interprets the results of laboratory tests and follow-up of abnormal lab reports.
• Orders treatment in keeping with protocols established by the American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology (ACOG) and OHI approved guidelines.
• Provides direction and supervision to the ancillary clinical OB/GYN staff.
• Carries out administrative activities in the Obstetrics and Gynecology department as directed by the CMO or designee.
• Prepares reports of activities of the Obstetrics and Gynecology section as directed by the CMO or designee.
• Carries out additional duties including research projects, and community health education, as assigned by the CMO or designee.
• Is responsible for the proper interpretation and execution of clinician orders.
• Prepares OB/GYN paperwork, having knowledge of all forms pertinent to the EMR System.
• Verifies pregnancy tests and performs routine prenatal screenings.
• Supervises patients and staff during an emergent OB/GYN situation until appropriate emergency medical assistance arrives.
• Responsible to pursue necessary educational requirements to maintain license.
• Instructs patients on all aspects of inter-partum care including but not limited to medication, treatments, procedures, pre-term labor, etc.
• Provides leadership role in clinical collaboration committees as it relates to the day-to-day patient care model.

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Nursing from an accredited School of Nursing is required.
• Three to five years’ experience at RN level in medical center, private practice or long-term care setting is preferred.
• Active State of New Jersey RN and Advanced Practice Nurse License are required.
• Active State of New Jersey CDS and DEA License to prescribe and maintain controlled substances are required.
• Certification by the New Jersey State Board of Nursing as an Advanced Practice Nurse is required.
• BLS for providers through the American Heart Association certification is required.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts with Medical and Dependent Care
• Voluntary Life Insurance
• 401(k) Salary Deferral and Match
• CME
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Discounts
• Employee Referral Program
• National Health Service Loan Repayment Program