Certified Nurse Midwife Job at ScionHealth, Andalusia, AL

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  • ScionHealth
  • Andalusia, AL

Job Description




JOB SUMMARY

  • To provide medical care and treatment to gynecological and obstetrical patients under the supervision of an obstetrician/gynecologist during pregnancy and normal delivery and to instruct patients in proper prenatal and postnatal practices and infant care. Also, to care for female gynecological needs.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

  • Takes part in initial examination of patient, monitors course of pregnancy, advising on proper health practices, taking tests as appropriate, and reporting any complications to obstetrician/ gynecologists
  • Prepares patients and fathers for delivery; trains mothers-to-be in exercise, breathing, and relaxation techniques
  • Provides instruction in breast-feeding, if desired
  • Attends and reassures patient through course of labor, monitors condition of fetus, administers medications, notifies physician of prolonged labor or any complications indicating need for possible surgical intervention
  • Delivers infant and checks both mother and child to ensure that they are responding normally
  • During postpartum period, visits mother and child to give further instruction in feeding and care of the newborn
  • Conducts classes for patients and family members concerning pregnancy, delivery, and proper child care
  • Conducts classes for nursing students so that they may assist new mothers as part of their training
  • Provides advice on family planning and performs gynecological services

FUNCTIONAL DEMANDS

  • Sufficient vision and hearing ability to observe patient
  • Sufficient physical strength to assist during labor and perform deliveries

ORGANIZATIONAL EXPECTATIONS

  • Provides a positive and professional representation of the organization
  • Promotes culture of safety for patients and employees through proper identification, reporting, documentation, and prevention
  • Maintains hospital standards for a clean and quiet patient environment to maintain a positive patient care experience
  • Maintains competency and knowledge of current standards of practice, trends, and developments in related scope of job role or practice
  • Adheres to infection-control policies and protocols, medication administration and storage procedures, and controlled substance regulations
  • Participates in ongoing quality improvement activities
  • Maintains compliance with organization’s policies, as well as established practices, protocols, and procedures of the position, department, and applicable professional standards
  • Complies with organizational and regulatory policies for handling confidential patient information
  • Demonstrates excellent customer service through his/her attitude and actions, consistent with the standards contained in the Vision, Mission, and Values of the organization
  • Adheres to professional standards, hospital policies and procedures, federal, state, and local requirements, and TJC standards and/or standards from other accrediting bodies
  • Performance and Transparency

FOUNDATIONAL FIVE

  • Ability to describe and conduct a “Huddle” and explain when it is conducted and what is discussed
  • Ability to describe and conduct a “Brief” and explain when it is conducted and what is discussed
  • Ability to describe and conduct a “De-Brief” and explain when it is conducted and what is discussed
  • Ability to describe the “Learning Board” and give an example of what has been put on the learning board in past
  • Ability to communicate what Executive Patient Safety Rounds (EPSR) are and participate when ESPR’s are conducted
Qualifications

Minimum Education

  • Registered nurse and successful completion of a post-graduate medical school program for nurse-midwives

Required Licenses

  • [Alabama, United States] Midwife, Certified Nurse
  • Current Certified Nurse-Midwife license to practice in the state of Alabama

Required Skills

  • Good verbal and written skills necessary for communication with patients and physicians
  • Ability to remain calm during labor and delivery in order to reassure patient and exercise good professional judgment.

Job Tags

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