Nurse Midwife (RN)

Tenet • Detroit, MI

10d

About The Position

Reports to the Director of Nurse-Midwifery Services and is responsible for providing prenatal, intraportal and postpartum, and well women gynecology care to nurse-midwifery patients attending clinics and labor and delivery staffed by Hutzel Hospital. JOIN OUR TEAM QUALITY CARE DELIVERED BY COMPASSIONATE PEOPLE We know it takes a special person to work in healthcare, and we are committed to providing our people with an enriching and rewarding environment. We deliver the resources, tools and support our employees need to serve our patients and customers in the best way possible — so we can create happier, healthier communities. COMMITTED TO DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION At Tenet, we believe in a diverse and inclusive environment, one that is grounded in our dedication to the health and well-being of all people. Respecting, nurturing and encouraging diversity of thought, background and experience contribute to positive work environments that result in exceptional patient care. We embrace diversity because it's our culture, and because it's the right thing to do.

Requirements

• Certification from the American College of Midwives.
• Licensed Registered Nurse and Nurse Midwife in the State of Michigan.

Nice To Haves

• Master's degree in Maternal Child Nursing, Public Health or other related field preferred.
• One to two years of midwifery experience and/or progressive clinical experience with an emphasis in family centered care is high desired.

Responsibilities

• Performs nurse-midwifery duties on a regular 24 hours basis which includes; conducting prenatal and postnatal office visits and family planning/GYN, attending patients in labor and at delivery, consulting with attending physician when necessary, making daily rounds to nurse-midwifery patients.
• Assists the Director in planning, developing, coordinating, evaluating, and recommending revisions of the services provided through the nurse-midwifery department.
• Delegate health care measures to other health professionals and workers which would be best handled by those others, i.e., staff nurses, residents/students, etc.
• Functions as an interdisciplinary team member in planning a health care approach that best serves the needs of each family, i.e., physicians, social workers, dieticians, nursing, etc.
• Consults with supervisor, physicians, or other nursing staff in the provision of maternity care.
• May participate in the planning, implementation and evaluation of educational programs for families, professional staff and community groups interested in family centered maternity care education program.
• Plans the type of care and family planning concepts and needs best suited to meet the needs of each client and their family.
• Participates in clinical research related to improvement of the quality of service offered to childbearing families.
• Maintains a current knowledge of trends and issues concerning health care of women and infants (seminars/meetings/conferences).
• Assist in promoting nurse-midwifery philosophy to staff, clients and community through publications, speaking engagements and/or representation on committee.
• Participates in the education of medical/nursing, midwifery and other students regarding the normal process of labor and birth in the healthy child bearing family.
• Functions in a colleague relationship with members of the nursing and OB/GYN department to promote nurse-midwifery and the provision of family centered maternity care.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match
• Generous paid time off (PTO)
• Career development and continuing education opportunities
• Health savings accounts, healthcare & dependent flexible spending accounts
• Employee Assistance program, Employee discount program
• Voluntary benefits include pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long term care, elder & childcare, auto & home insurance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees