Advanced Practice Provider - Certified Nurse Midwife (Liberty Township)

The Christ Hospital Health Network • Liberty Township, OH

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The Advanced Practice Provider (APP) is an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse who is licensed as a Certified Nurse Midwife (CNM) and has been prepared with the appropriate graduate level education and authorized to practice and prescribe as such. The CNM may provide a full range of primary care health women’s health services, including but not limited to pregnancy care, menopause care, annual gynecological care, and as directed by their state designated scope of practice. A Certified Nurse Midwife (CNM) will provide support and guidance throughout the birthing process from prenatal care to post-partum care by monitoring the physical, emotional, and mental state of the mom throughout entire process and are integral at ensuring the safety of the baby. If practicing in a hospital setting, the delineation of privileges will also define their scope.

Requirements

• Master’s or Doctorate degree from a Nurse Midwifery accredited program.
• Certified Nurse Midwife certification as verified by the American Midwifery Certification Board or other accredited certification body.
• Current valid license (registration) by the Ohio Board of Nursing or applicable state.
• BLS certified.
• ACLS and PALS as dictated by the Delineation of privileges.
• Standard Care Arrangement with collaborating physician for Ohio or applicable state.
• The APP demonstrates the knowledge, abilities, and skills to provide culturally specific patient care and education.
• The APP effectively communicates with peers, utilizes appropriate channels of communication and maintains confidentiality.
• The APP demonstrates evidence of continuing professional growth.
• The APP demonstrates the ability to accept and implement change and the ability to work in a culturally diverse setting.

Nice To Haves

• 2 – 3 years of Certified Nurse Midwife experience preferred.
• Membership in professional organization is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate gynecology consults in the ED in conjunction with a collaborating physician.
• Provide support for admitted patients at the Liberty Birthing Center throughout their entire hospital stay.
• Interpret fetal heart rate tracings, perform rupture of membranes and placement of internal monitors if necessary.
• Assist during caesarian sections or be involved in vaginal deliveries.
• Assist with postpartum care and education as well as discharge planning.
• Evaluate and treat pregnant patients who present in OB triage, this includes but is not limited to monitoring for labor, reading and interpreting NST’s, diagnosing and managing common pregnancy conditions.
• Help cover in the office seeing prenatal and postpartum patients as needed.
• Serve as a full-time, Certified Nurse Midwife (CNM) to assist in labor & delivery/postpartum at The Christ Hospital’s Liberty Township campus.
• Help with triage, rounding needs and be the point person for a new option to be offered - Dilipan cervical ripening for inductions.

What This Job Offers

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