Nurse Midwife - OBGYN Leitchfield

Owensboro Health • Leitchfield, KY

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About The Position

Provides independent and collaborative primary healthcare and management of care to women before, during and after pregnancy, including care of the newborn, in accordance with applicable scope and standards of practice and with the policies, values, and mission of the organization. The position requires critical thinking, decisive judgment, minimal supervision, and the ability to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.

The role supports Owensboro Health’s Mission, Vision, Core Commitments, and business interests; adheres to organizational policies and procedures; and performs work consistent with a culture of compliance, safety, and high reliability. The job description outlines the general nature and level of work, and duties may vary by department or be adjusted as needed.

Requirements

• Master's degree or higher in Nursing required upon hire.
• Kentucky Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) license required upon hire.
• Registered Nurse (RN) license and eligibility to practice nursing in Kentucky required upon hire.
• Certified Nurse-Midwife certification through the American Midwifery Certification Board (AMCB) required upon hire.
• Critical thinking skills and decisive judgment.
• Ability to work under minimal supervision and take appropriate action in a stressful environment.

Responsibilities

• Obtain patient history and perform assessments through observation, interview, and examination.
• Plan, implement, and evaluate patient care plans.
• Monitor, record, and communicate patient condition as appropriate.
• Perform appropriate emergency interventions and consult the attending physician regarding complications and emergencies.
• Provide education and counseling to patients and their families about pregnancy, childbirth, newborn care, contraception, family planning, and gynecological care.
• Provide care that promotes age- and culture-appropriate informed choices, shared decision-making, and the right to self-determination.
• Support Owensboro Health’s Mission, Vision, Core Commitments, and business interests.
• Adhere to organizational policies and procedures and perform tasks consistently with a culture of compliance, safety, and high reliability.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time