Clinical Coordinator III / Certified Midwife

Position Summary

We are recruiting an energetic and empathetic Clinical Coordinator III - Certified Midwife to join our team and provide care to patients on the OB/GYN inpatient service at the Allen Pavilion.

Responsibilities

• Participates as a member of the healthcare team and interdisciplinary committees to improve patient care and meet patient needs.
• Obtains and documents subjective history (interval or comprehensive) as appropriate to chief complaint or reason for visit.
• Conducts relevant physical exams, documenting pertinent positive and negative findings.
• Identifies a diagnostic impression and/or formulates a differential based on the subjective and objective data obtained.
• Writes prescription(s) according to New York State and federal law.
• Formulates a goal-directed plan that includes health maintenance, anticipatory guidance, and appropriate medical and nursing interventions according to established protocols/practice agreement.
• Affirms patient response to treatment and interventions.
• Documents health teaching that is oriented to the appropriate problem and/or developmentally age- appropriate health maintenance.
• Consults and/or refers for subspecialty care as appropriate per collaborative agreements/protocols. Documents same as well as documents follow-up.
• Provides full scope obstetric and gynecologic care for patients.
• Advises the department within the scope of the advanced nursing practice role and New York State practice act.
• Demonstrates a sound knowledge base and clinical decision-making skills in the administration of nurse midwifery care for the obstetric patient population.
• Promotes patient satisfaction within their designated patient population.
• Conducts review of patient records in collaboration with peers and physician colleagues to determine quality and appropriateness of care provided.
• Engages in ongoing peer review and utilization review activities, competency evaluations and Medical Board reviews.
• Administers care in accordance with safety, environmental and infectious control principles and regulations identified by the institution and legislative bodies.
• Practices in accordance with legal parameters as delineated by collaborative agreement/practice protocols to include ordering and/or administering medication, intravenous fluids, blood and blood products.
• Treats both internal and external customers with courtesy, respect and caring behaviors.
• Promotes a safe, therapeutic environment for patients, families and staff.
• Acknowledges cultural differences that exist among staff and patients.
• Identifies customer services needs on the unit.
• Serves as a professional role model for advanced practice for staff, the interdisciplinary team and students.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Requires bachelor’s degree or equivalent in education and experience, plus five years of related experience
• Master’s degree in a health-related field and certification as a Midwife from an approved program, OR a Master of Science Degree in Nursing and certification as a Midwife from an approved program
• Current New York State Midwifery License
• Strong leadership, communication and interpersonal skills to direct work, drive change and effectively collaborate with patients and co-workers
• Maintain licensure throughout employment
• Possess strong organizational skills and be detail oriented
• Excellent verbal/written communication and strong observation and listening skills
• High level of professionalism and maturity, and the ability to work independently

Preferred Qualifications

• 5 years of related experience in OBGYN
• Computer proficiency with the ability to quickly learn new applications