Certified Nurse Midwife

Cape Cod Healthcare • Hyannis, MA

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About The Position

The Certified Nurse Midwife participates in the examination and care of obstetrical patients through pregnancy, labor, delivery, and the postpartum period. The role includes evaluating maternal and fetal progress, providing prenatal and postpartum instruction, delivering infants, and assisting the Obstetrician as First Assist for C-sections. The midwife responds to deviations from standard by administering stipulated emergency measures and arranging immediate contact with the Obstetrician. The role also includes maintaining case records, conducting education classes for patients and families, participating in departmental performance improvement, and potentially directing or instructing other workers.

Requirements

• Master of Science in Nursing (MSN).
• Currently licensed as a Certified Nurse Midwife in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
• At least two years of experience as a certified nurse midwife.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Fetal Monitor Course every two years.
• Knowledge of professional nursing theory, clinical practice standards, normal maternal and fetal growth and development, and the requirements of nurse midwifery practice.
• Ability to independently seek out resources and solve complex problems.

Nice To Haves

• DEA registration with the U.S. Department of Justice, required if prescribing.
• Massachusetts Controlled Substance Registration (MCSR), required if prescribing.
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification, to be obtained within six months; offered within.
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification, to be obtained within six months; offered within.

Responsibilities

• Participate in the initial examination of obstetrical patients and assume responsibility for their care, treatment, and delivery.
• Participate in antenatal evaluation and treatment.
• Examine patients during pregnancy using physical findings, laboratory results, and patient statements to assess their condition and ensure normal progress.
• Instruct patients in prenatal health practices.
• Discuss cases with the Obstetrician and staff to support observation of specified practices.
• Remain with patients during labor to provide reassurance and administer medication.
• Deliver infants and perform postpartum examinations and treatments to ensure that patients and infants are responding normally.
• Administer stipulated emergency measures when deviations from standard occur during pregnancy or delivery, and arrange immediate contact with the Obstetrician.
• Visit patients in the hospital during the postpartum period to examine them and provide instruction on care of themselves and their infants.
• Participate in discharge care, including discharge orders.
• Assist the Obstetrician as First Assist for C-sections.
• Maintain case records for inclusion in the establishment file.
• Conduct classes for patients and families about pregnancy, childbirth, and family orientation.
• May direct activities of other workers.
• May provide midwifery instruction in an establishment that offers such training.
• Participate in departmental performance improvement activities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level