Birth Assistant (Full-Time)

Lilac Health•Asheville, NC

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Nestled in the heart of the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains, Lilac Health Asheville Birth and Wellness Center is an AABC accredited birth center celebrated by our vibrant local community since March 2023. We are dedicated to providing exceptional maternity, women’s health, and gynecology care through the full scope of the Midwifery Model of Care. Our mission is to create a safe, convenient, and comfortable experience for all.

Requirements

Currently licensed as an RN in the state of North Carolina, NARM CPM, or a certificate from a Birth Assistant training program that meets the standards of the CABC
Minimum of one year of experience in maternal/child health, labor and delivery, and neonatal care.
Current neonatal and adult CPR certification.
Knowledgeable about maternal/child health, pregnancy, labor and delivery, postpartum care and newborn care.
Ability to communicate well both orally and verbally with staff and patients.
Able to work well in stressful situations with all types of patients.
Able to anticipate needs of CNM, patient and family.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience in a birth center setting desirable.

Responsibilities

Assist the midwife when unplanned events occur and urgent response is required.
Assist in communicating with hospital or other providers for escalation of care, assuring smooth transition of care from birth center to tertiary care (SBAR).
Willing to work on tasks outside of this job description or department in order to accomplish goals of the practice.
Respects fellow employees by treating them with courtesy.
Provides direct patient care according to approved policy and procedures.
Provides educational, emotional, and physical support to patients and families.
Maintains an effective communication link with patients, families, and staff.
Works collaboratively with outside agencies to provide care to patients. Is familiar with referral agencies and their services.
Shares ideas with supervisor to improve the efficiency and care provided in the birth center.
Shares in the duties to maintain cleanliness and orderliness of the birth center. Keeps birth rooms/birth center prepared for patient using. Cleans and stocks rooms post-delivery and sterilizes instruments.
Administers medication and treatment as requested by CNMs.
Performs needed laboratory duties.
Must be within 30 min of birth center when on- call.
Attends and participates in meetings as needed or requested by supervisor.
Attend a minimum of 3 of the quarterly emergency drills annually and 2 fire/disaster drills annually.
Participates in continuous quality improvement activities.
Assist with clinic duties during office hours as patient needs allow. This may include assisting with office flow, answering phones and scheduling clients.
Performs other tasks as directed by the supervisor.