Certified Mid-Wife

Howard University

10d•Onsite

About The Position

The Talent Acquisition department hires qualified candidates to fill positions which contribute to the overall strategic success of Howard University. Hiring staff “for fit” makes significant contributions to Howard University’s overall mission. Under the Direction of the Executive Director for Women’s Health and the Chair of the Department of Ob/GYN, the Certified Nurse Midwife supports patient care, throughput, and clinical operations for the Ob/GYN inpatient and outpatient divisions.

Requirements

Current DC CNM License, CDS, and DEA registrations
Current CPR/BLS certification required (AHA). Must maintain current licensure and certification during duration of employment.

Nice To Haves

Membership to applicable professional organization
Experience and capability to use electronic medical records
Patient-centered focused
Ability to adapt in a fast-paced environment
Two (2) years of experience in an ambulatory care setting
Spanish language skills
ACLS

Responsibilities

Providers care for patients throughout their reproductive lifespan, including prenatal, childbirth, and postpartum care as well as gynecological services.
Assist with triage inpatient rounding, triage assessments, antepartum/postpartum care, including vaginal births, and inpatient coverage
Provides primary care to new and established patients seeking OB/GYN care, which may include diagnosis and management of UTIs, vaginitis, STDs, as well as various other female-related diagnoses
Establishes medical and nursing diagnoses; orders, performs, and evaluates diagnostic studies; performs and monitors therapeutic procedures; assesses and/or manages follow-up plans.
Performs follow-up antepartum and postpartum visits, including physical examinations, microscopy, and screening for sexually transmitted infections, bacterial vaginosis, and cervical cancer.
Provides preventive, diagnostic, and therapeutic services to women across the age spectrum as it relates to general health maintenance, contraception, menopause, and other female-related diagnoses
Obtains medical histories and conducts physical examinations and evaluations as appropriate.
Orders and interprets laboratory/radiology testing, as appropriate.
Provides patient education pertinent to health conditions
Recognizes and manages common acute and chronic illnesses within his/her scope of practice according to standards of care.
Records and documents health assessment data necessary to maintain, coordinate, and/or expedite required services.
Provides consultation and collaboration with and referral to physician colleagues as indicated, for high-risk conditions that include but are not limited to HIV infection, hypertension, diabetes, pyelonephritis, and other abnormalities.
Prescribes and regulates medications per HUFPP protocol
Reports abnormal patient findings to appropriate physician colleagues and is responsible for coordinating the reporting of all STDs to state agencies, as indicated and appropriate.
Supports clinical activities of the Howard University Faculty Practice Plan (HUFPP) by providing patient and family education, developing teaching materials, and other support
Assumes responsibility and accountability for time management, professional relationships, and interpersonal interactions across the HUH/HUFPP team.
Assumes responsibility for his/her own professional development and remains current in clinical practice by attending relevant continuing education.