Certified Nurse Midwife

Baptist Health Care•Pensacola, FL

10d

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; uncomplicated gynecological care; and obstetric management throughout the maternity cycle. The CNM may divide time between the hospital and outpatient practice and collaborates with physicians and staff to provide safe, evidence-based, personalized patient care. Night and/or weekend backup call may be required.

Requirements

Master's degree in nursing.
At least 2 years of relevant experience in prenatal, intrapartum, and postpartum care.
Advanced Practice Registered Nurse license in the State of Florida, required upon hire.
Basic Life Support (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, with 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 weigh relative costs and benefits of potential actions to select an appropriate course of action.
Proficiency with 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 teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

Conduct complete histories, physical examinations, and health assessments in inpatient and outpatient settings.
Order or perform appropriate laboratory, diagnostic, and screening tests.
Integrate clinical data to determine diagnoses and therapeutic plans, including identifying health risks.
Develop and implement treatment plans, including prescribing or dispensing medications and/or injections in accordance with practice guidelines and state laws.
Oversee labor and delivery of vaginal births.
Conduct full antepartum and intrapartum management.
Support postpartum patient care.
Manage medically uncomplicated, low-risk patients throughout the maternity cycle.
Conduct and oversee uncomplicated gynecological care, including annual well-woman exams, birth control, and consultations.
Collaborate and communicate with physicians and staff to provide safe, evidence-based, personalized care.
Provide night and/or weekend backup call as required.