healthcare-talent-support
Certified Nurse Midwife
Job description
Healthcare Talent Support is a nationwide healthcare recruitment company. We are actively seeking a Certified Nurse Midwife for a long term opportunity in Fairfield, CA.
Summary
Do you have a passion for delivering top-tier midwifery care to our nation's Military and their loved ones? As a valuable member of our team, you'll play a crucial role in providing support and exceptional midwifery care to those who serve our country and their families.
Status: W2
Benefits: PTO, 11 paid holidays, health insurance, dental insurance, 401k
Schedule
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Monday: 7:30am - 4:30pm (clinic)
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Tuesday: 7:00am - 5:00pm (L&D call shift)
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Wednesday: 7:30am - 4:30pm (clinic)
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Thursday: 7:30am - 3:30pm (clinic)
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Friday: 7:30 - 3:30pm (clinic)
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On call schedule: One to two Saturdays per month: 7:00am - 7:00pm
About the facility
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Practice has 3 midwives and 2 WHNPs
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20-30 deliveries a month
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Patients are shared between midwives and physicians in the clinic
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Primary duties include first trimester ultrasounds, group prenatal care, cesarean first assist, Nexplanon insertion training.
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CNMs train residents and PA students
About the opportunity
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Consults with the on-call physician and co-manages high risk patients as appropriate.
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Manage antepartum, intrapartum and postpartum care of low-risk obstetrical patients.
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Performs first assist duties during cesarean deliveries.
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Performs rounds on all assigned inpatients at least once daily.
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Institutes lifesaving emergency measures pending obstetricians and pediatricians arrival.
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Documents patient care in accordance with established unit/MTF procedures.
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Documents all admissions and discharge summaries in accordance with established MTF procedures.
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Renders comprehensive care to women from menarche through menopause; plans and manages prenatal, postpartum, well woman gynecological, family planning and pre conceptual care.
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Performs first trimester ultrasound evaluations for pregnancy dating and limited third trimester ultrasound for amniotic fluid assessment, fetal presentation, cardiac activity verification and placental location.
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Requests diagnostic tests as clinically indicated; analyzes and interprets laboratory and radiological reports.
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Prescribes medications, as required, in accordance with privileges and MTF rules and regulations.
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Consults with OB/GYN physicians and other specialists as appropriate for complex cases.
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Refers to specialty care as appropriate.
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Documents pertinent patient information, assessment, and plan in the chart electronically as required by established procedures, Federal Law, or Air Force Instructions.
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Facilitates postpartum patients optimum physical and psychological transition to parenthood.
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Counsels parents on normal growth and development of infant.
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Provides guidance and encourages acceptable health practices.
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Manages gynecological conditions and performs annual health screening examinations. Orders and evaluates tests to detect disease processes.
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Provides family planning counseling and various methods of birth control.
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Reviews and documents telephone consults regularly in accordance with established unit procedures.
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Attends and participates in high-risk obstetric and quality meetings.
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Collaborates with health care team members to improve patient care delivery.
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Performs all care IAW individual privileges that are awarded by the Medical Treatment Facility credentials committee.
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Participates in peer review activities.
Requirements
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Master's degree in nursing.
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Education: Graduate from a certified nurse midwife education program accredited by the American College of Nurse Midwives.
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Any active state RN and Nurse Midwife licenses
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Certified by the American Midwifery Certification Board.
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Current Basic Life Support (BLS and Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certifications
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Fetal Heart Monitoring, Intermediate or Higher ( from AWHONN)
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Advanced Life Support in Obstetrics (from AAFP) OR Emergencies in Clinical Obstetrics (from ACOG)
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Must have at least 24 months experience working/performing as Certified Nurse Midwife within the last 48 months
