Per Diem Certified Midwife

Trinity Health•SMLPA - St. Clare Building, PA

21h•Onsite

About The Position

THMA Medical Group is looking for a full-time Certified Mid-Wife to join our OBGyn practice in Langhorne, PA. Provides midwifery services in accordance with the rules governing the standard of practice of midwifery in Pennsylvania and in accordance with the THMA Medical Group.

Requirements

MSN Required
Nurse Midwife certification
Current PA Registered Nurse license Required
BLS Required
ACLS Required

Responsibilities

Perform evaluation and management for OB care for patients in the OBGyn Clinic
Completes ACOG Prenatal Records and assigns risk factors
Evaluates the progress in labor and actively participates in clinical care
Acts as first assist for cesarean sections
Completes admission assessment according to policy.
Performs circumcisions
Anticipates potential length of stay or discharge problems
Performs physical exam on initial visit and reports abnormal findings to MD
Orders appropriate lab studies as indicated
Participates in discharge planning
Documents in a clear and legible manner in EMR system
Utilizes the information management system to enhance communication
Communicates and documents change in patient’s condition to all appropriate individuals.
Individualizes and documents educational plan based on age, cultural and spiritual values.
Communicates transfer of patient responsibility.
Documents emergency interventions according to policy.
Documents medication use and controlled substance per policy
Assesses learning needs, readiness to learn and actual or potential barriers to learning.
Recognizes and integrates patient special needs and individualizes care.
Includes pain management and supportive care issues in the plan of care.
Adheres to infection control standards specific to patient care.
Delegates work to the care team.
Plans delivery of care according to patient acuity and staff competencies.