Certified Nurse Midwife OR NP Practice I - FT - Day - OB/GYN

Capital Health (US)•Fishersville, VA

7d•$56 - $79•Onsite

About The Position

Capital Health is seeking a full-time Certified Nurse Midwife (CNM) or Nurse Practitioner (NP) with OB/GYN experience to join their OB Triage team at Hopewell Hospital. This position is part of a 24/7 operation and involves evaluating patients referred to OB triage, collaborating with a multidisciplinary team within the OBGYN department, and providing care as needed. The role offers strong mentorship for new midwives and nurse practitioners, with a long-standing midwifery presence at the hospital. CNM first assist training and support for Obstetric care privileges and continuity are also provided. The location in central New Jersey offers a high quality of life with excellent schools, universities, affordable living, cultural amenities, and proximity to outdoor activities and major cities.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited midwifery program with Certificate of nurse-midwifery.
Successful completion of integration experience in an accredited midwifery program.
American Heart Association BLS
NJ Nurse Midwife
Frequent physical demands include: Standing , Walking , Push/Pull , Twisting , Bending , Reaching forward , Wrist position deviation
Occasional physical demands include: Sitting , Climbing (e.g., stairs or ladders) , Carry objects , Reaching overhead , Squat/kneel/crawl , Pinching/fine motor activities , Keyboard use/repetitive motion , Taste or Smell
Continuous physical demands include: Talk or Hear
Lifting Floor to Waist 15 lbs. Lifting Waist Level and Above 10 lbs.

Nice To Haves

OB/GYN experience

Responsibilities

Evaluates need for and ordering laboratory and diagnostic tests. Reviews and accurately records laboratory results in prenatal record. Reviews and interprets laboratory results with client. Refers abnormal results to case manager for follow-up.
Assesses need for referral to other healthcare providers.
Educates patients and their families and encourages participation in healthcare related decisions.
Participates in constant labor and delivery coverage for caseload. Exercises discretion and judgment when evaluating and determining disposition of clients in triage area appropriately.
Collaborates, consults, and refers with physicians in accordance with practice guidelines and nurse-midwifery regulations. Acts as stand-by for unattended private deliveries when physician is unavailable. Acts as Cesarean section first assist for clients and private physicians as needed.
Completes post-partum rounds and discharges in a timely fashion. Completes billing slip at time of discharge.
Participates in multi-disciplinary conference. Attends at least 50% of Obstetrics Department meetings annually. Maintains contact with professional organizations.
Participates in performance improvement activities.
Participates in continuing education activities and obtains CEUs necessary to maintain state licensure and prescriptive authority.
Supervises Nurse-Mid-wifery students and family practice residents during their clinical rotation at CH.
Adapts to changing demands of workplace and assumes a leadership role in supporting co-workers adaptation to change.