Midwife

Focus

Adheres to the Keys to Success - Understands and applies the Mission, Vision and Values of COM.

Recognition of the external customer needs in decision making: Patient, Client and Insurance.

Promotes and provides quality medical care. Professionalism.

MISSION, VALUES and SERVICE GOALS

MISSION: We deliver outstanding care, inspire health, and connect with heart.

VALUES: Trust. Respect. Integrity. Compassion.

SERVICE GOALS: Personally connect. Keep everyone informed. Be on their team.

Focus

Coordinates and delivers primary and nursing care in collaboration with the Practice Site Physician by:

• Working within the approved scope of practice as designated for this type of professional.
• Obtaining complete medical history and physical data on patients.
• Interpreting and integrating data to determine appropriate diagnostic and therapeutic procedures as needed.
• Performing a complete physical exam and recording findings.
• Collaborating with physicians in managing acute and long-term medical needs of patients.
• Ordering appropriate laboratory and diagnostic procedures.
• Synthesizing data to determine preliminary diagnosis and therapeutic plan utilizing principles of prevention.
• Administering medications and injections according to physician direction.
• Suturing minor lacerations.
• Interviewing and advising patients regarding health and illness prevention.
• Recommending community resources to meet patient and family needs.
• Instructing patient and family regarding medications and treatment instructions.
• Maintaining and reviewing patient records, charts, and other pertinent information.
• Posting tests and examination results.
• Triage patient telephone calls and providing consultation.
• Coordinating or when appropriate managing medical and surgical emergencies.
• Providing monitoring and continuity of care between physician visits.

Focus

Provides clinical and administrative assistance to BMG programs, e.g., education, follow-up, and the like by:

• Participating in health education.
• Maintaining related records and statistical data and preparing statistical reports as needed.
• Participating in interdisciplinary care conferences and assisting with referrals and dissemination of information to appropriate vendors.
• Aiding in the development and coordination of ongoing education and follow-up programs designed to measure client outcomes.

Organizational Responsibilities

• Attends and participates in department meetings and is accountable for all information shared.
• Completes mandatory education, annual competencies and department specific education within established timeframes.
• Completes annual employee health requirements within established timeframes.
• Maintains license/certification, registration in good standing throughout fiscal year.
• Patient care providers are required to maintain current BCLS (CPR) and other certifications as required by position/department.
• Consistently utilizes appropriate universal precautions, protective equipment, and ergonomic techniques to protect patient and self.
• Adheres to regulatory agency requirements, survey process and compliance.
• Complies with established organization and department policies.
• Available to work overtime in addition to working additional or other shifts and schedules when required.

The Beacon Way

• Leverage innovation everywhere.
• Cultivate human talent.
• Embrace performance improvement.
• Build greatness through accountability.
• Use information to improve and advance.
• Communicate clearly and continuously.

Education And Experience

• The knowledge, skills and abilities as indicated below are normally acquired through the successful completion of a Bachelor's degree in Nursing.
• A valid and current RN license in the state of Indiana is required.
• The successful completion of a nurse practitioner program with applicable national certification is required.
• Two years of clinical nursing experience in practice area and successful completion of a Nurse Practitioner six month internship for new graduates or comparable experience is required.
• Master's of Science Degree in Nursing is preferred.
• Attainment of prescriptive authority or successful completion of applicable course work and pass state board exam to obtain prescriptive authority within six months of hire date.
• Bilingual speaking and/or writing skills are a plus.

Knowledge & Skills

• Requires a thorough knowledge of practice standards and policies and procedures of BMG and the appropriate professional organization.
• Requires a high level of analytical skills necessary to assess the patient and participate in follow-up care planning.
• Demonstrates interpersonal skills necessary to effectively interact with patient(s), family of patient(s), physicians, other professionals and paraprofessionals.
• Demonstrates high level of communication skills, both oral and written, necessary for effective communication with patient/family, physicians, and referral sources.