Certified Nurse Midwife

Advantia Health•Bel Air, MD

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

Susquehanna OB/GYN and Nurse Midwifery is seeking a Certified Nurse Midwife with solid GYN experience and antepartum, intrapartum, and postpartum experience that includes patients with varying medical conditions (diabetes, hypertension, etc.). A strong candidate will have at least one year of experience as a practicing midwife. The practice is the preferred provider of maternity care in the region, practicing out of offices in Havre de Grace and Bel Air and delivering exclusively at the Upper Chesapeake Medical Center (UCMC) in Bel Air. UCMC maintains a level II nursery with in-house anesthesia, pediatric and obstetrical back-up. Susquehanna OB/GYN is particularly proud of its Nurse Midwifery program, one of the most established in the State of Maryland. We deliver more babies and offer more birth options than any other practice in the region. Through our experienced physicians and nurse midwives, Susquehanna OB/GYN offers a family-centered approach to the birth process. Every woman and pregnancy is unique. Susquehanna recognizes and provides exceptional care for each patient, with a focus on education and counseling. Harford County, Maryland offers a remarkably attractive environment in which to live and work. Good schools, affordable housing and cultural/recreational opportunities, along with easy access to major metropolises as well as the Chesapeake Bay all make our community one of the best kept secrets on the East Coast. Learn more at: www.sogmd.org

Requirements

Active license as a Registered Nurse and Certified Nurse Midwife Certification by the American Midwifery Certification Board
Active DEA and NPI Number
Authorized to work and practice in the United States
Ability to work flexible hours, between office and hospital
At least one year of experience as a practicing midwife.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience in OB/GYN practices and as a Certified Nurse Midwife preferred
CPR Certification and NRP certification are preferred

Responsibilities

Provide full scope nurse-midwifery services including antepartum, intrapartum and postpartum care, as well as well woman care and family planning according to established protocols and per agreement with the collaborating physician.
Maintain a productivity level necessary to reach the mandated annual level of client encounters.
Participate/lead appropriate interdisciplinary teams.
Contribute toward development of annual action plan health care plan as appropriate.
Perform history and physical exams on new and returning clients.
Manage acute and chronic illness’ according to established protocols in collaboration with physicians.
Refer patients to follow-up health care providers or community agencies as necessary.
Order and interpret diagnostic tests, such as ultrasounds and blood tests.
Provide emotional support and guidance during labor and pregnancy.
Monitor maternal and fetal vital signs as well as identifying high-risk pregnancies.
Monitor and administer medication, injections, and intravenous infusions during labor.
Provide postpartum care to both mothers and newborns.
Help parents to cope with miscarriage, termination, stillbirth and neonatal death.
Maintain accurate and up-to-date medical records for all patients.
Maintain active hospital delivery privileges as requested.