Certified Nurse Midwife

Baptist Health Care • Pensacola, FL

7d

About The Position

The Certified Nurse Midwife (CNM) provides comprehensive, full-scope midwifery services in inpatient and outpatient settings. The role includes health assessments and the implementation and evaluation of nurse-midwifery care for antepartum, intrapartum, and postpartum patients. The CNM also provides uncomplicated gynecological care and manages patients throughout the maternity cycle. Time may be shared between the hospital and outpatient practice. The CNM collaborates with physicians and staff to provide safe, evidence-based, personalized patient care, with dedicated teamwork and communication expected.

Requirements

• Master's degree in Nursing.
• Advanced Practice Registered Nurse license in the State of Florida, required upon hire.
• BLS for Healthcare Providers certification from the American Heart Association, required upon hire.
• Certified Nurse-Midwife (CNM_AMCB) certification, required upon hire.
• Knowledge of advanced nursing practice, including anatomy and physiology, pathophysiology, pharmacology and therapeutics, basic nutrition, behavioral factors, psychosocial and family systems, diagnostic testing and interpretation, clinical decision-making, and alternative treatment modalities.
• Ability to use scientific rules and methods to solve problems.
• Strong analytical and decision-making skills.
• Ability to accurately screen and triage acute patients.
• Skill in using medical diagnostic equipment and working knowledge of instruments and supplies used for clinical procedures and physical examinations.
• Ability to assess relative costs and benefits of potential actions to select appropriate courses of action.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Access; database management; electronic medical record systems; and document preparation.
• Knowledge of insurance and medical terminology, coding, collections, and federal and state laws governing medical compliance.
• Ability to document and use electronic health record applications.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal and team skills.

Nice To Haves

• Two years of relevant experience in prenatal, intrapartum, and postpartum care; preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct complete patient histories, physical examinations, and health assessments in inpatient and outpatient settings.
• Order or perform appropriate laboratory, diagnostic, and screening tests; integrate findings to determine diagnoses and therapeutic plans, including identifying health risks.
• Develop and implement treatment plans by prescribing or dispensing medications and/or injections in compliance with medical practice guidelines and state laws.
• Oversee labor and delivery of vaginal births.
• Conduct full antepartum and intrapartum management.
• Support postpartum care of patients.
• Manage medically uncomplicated and low-risk patients throughout the maternity cycle.
• Conduct and oversee uncomplicated gynecological care, including annual well-woman exams, birth control, and consultations.
• Provide night and/or weekend backup call when required.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time