CNM (0.6 FTE) - Moose Lake, MN

Essentia Health•Moose Lake, MN

6d•Hybrid

About The Position

Facilitates the attainment and maintenance of an optimal level of health for essentially normal women which includes antepartum, intrapartum, postpartum, gynecological, health maintenance and minor acute illness care. Responsibilities includes, but is not limited to, initial and ongoing assessment for suitability of traditional midwifery care; providing prenatal education and coordinating with a licensed health care provider as necessary to provide comprehensive prenatal care, including the routine monitoring of vital signs, indicators of fetal developments, and laboratory tests, as needed, with attention to the physical, nutritional, and emotional needs of the woman and her family. Attending and supporting the natural process of labor and birth; postpartum care of the mother and an initial assessment of the newborn, and providing information and referrals to community resources on childbirth preparation, breast-feeding exercise, nutrition, parenting, and care of the newborn. Cares for patients as noted on age-related category.

Requirements

Minimum of 5 years nursing experience in an applicable clinical area
Current licensure as a registered nurse in appropriate state
Current certification in CPR
National certification from the American Midwifery Certification Board (AMCB)
Successful completion of Essentia Health credentialing process prior to practice

Nice To Haves

Opportunity to work within a collaborative, high-volume OB practice, with care provided under a collaborative agreement with physicians and increasing autonomy as the midwifery model continues to develop.
Join a team of experienced Certified Nurse Midwives who manage their own patient panels and provide continuity of care through delivery, with a shared goal of building a fully independent midwifery program.
Supportive, collegial, and highly engaged team culture that values collaboration and mutual respect.
Potential outreach to Hinckley Clinic

Responsibilities

Initial and ongoing assessment for suitability of traditional midwifery care
Providing prenatal education and coordinating with a licensed health care provider as necessary to provide comprehensive prenatal care
Routine monitoring of vital signs, indicators of fetal developments, and laboratory tests, as needed
Attention to the physical, nutritional, and emotional needs of the woman and her family
Attending and supporting the natural process of labor and birth
Postpartum care of the mother and an initial assessment of the newborn
Providing information and referrals to community resources on childbirth preparation, breast-feeding exercise, nutrition, parenting, and care of the newborn
Cares for patients as noted on age-related category
Clinic, hospital coverage, and potential on-call responsibilities for laboring patients
Tele-health opportunities
Participation in weekend and call rotation