Nurse Midwife, Part Time - Divine Mercy OBGYN

UPMC•Carlisle, PA

1h•Onsite

About The Position

Pinnacle Health Medical Services – Specialty is hiring a part-time Certified Nurse Midwife to support Divine Mercy OBGYN at locations in Carlisle and Camp Hill, Pennsylvania. The practice is faith-based, busy, and supported by a close midwifery and obstetrics team. Team members are respected and valued, and collaboration and positive team dynamics are important. Deliveries take place at UPMC Carlisle. The Central Pennsylvania Certified Nurse Midwives report to a CNM practice and may participate in committees focused on education, quality, practice and policy, and mentoring. The education committee hosts an annual education day, and the health system offers weekly opportunities for continuing medical education and education. The Staff Certified Nurse Midwife is a member of the care delivery team, providing and managing patient care for patients and their families through independent judgment, communication, and collaboration. The role is accountable for care provided through physician supervision and collaboration, and for establishing collaborative relationships with physicians, other healthcare providers, patients, and families throughout the continuum of care. The successful candidate will be placed according to years and months of experience. The position prefers experience and requires first assisting in the operating room; training will be provided if needed. The practice uses EPIC EMR. The role also includes supporting professional development, quality improvement, patient education, safe care, and effective teamwork. Candidates must meet applicable licensure, certification, clearance, and hospital-privilege requirements.

Requirements

Must be eligible for licensure.
Current licensure in the state where the facility is located, or an eligible multistate license under the Nurse Licensure Compact; applicable state licensure must be pursued within 60 days after changing residency to the facility’s state.
National certification and eligibility for certification as a Certified Nurse Midwife by the Pennsylvania State Board of Nursing.
Registered Nurse (RN) and Midwife credentials/licensure as applicable.
CPR certification is required; the posting also lists ACLS, BLS, or CPR, with CPR meeting AHA standards that include didactic and skills-demonstration components within 30 days of hire.
Act 33, Act 34, and Act 73 FBI clearances, with renewal as applicable.
Ability to establish and maintain positive, caring relationships with healthcare staff, patients, and families.
Ability to work effectively in a complex environment and handle multiple or changing priorities and specialized equipment.
Critical-thinking, analytical, and problem-solving abilities related to patient care; good clinical judgment.
Mobility, visual-manual dexterity, and physical stamina for frequent walking, standing, lifting, and positioning of patients.
Successful attainment and maintenance of hospital privileges, if applicable to the business unit practice.

Nice To Haves

Prior experience is preferred.
Experience first assisting in the operating room is preferred, although training will be provided if needed.

Responsibilities

Provide and manage patient care activities for a group of patients and their families using independent judgment, communication, and collaboration.
Set standards for the level and quality of care and provide care through physician supervision and collaboration.
Establish and maintain collaborative relationships with physicians, healthcare providers, patients, and families to achieve desired patient outcomes throughout the continuum of care.
First assist in the operating room; training is available if needed.
Develop and implement plans of care that account for individual patient needs and age-specific requirements.
Communicate effectively with patients, families, and members of the healthcare team, both verbally and in documentation.
Demonstrate critical thinking and sound clinical judgment, and identify ethical situations or improvement opportunities, seeking assistance when appropriate.
Participate in professional development, continuous learning, feedback, and opportunities to improve clinical practice.
Provide basic education to patients and families to support the episode of care.
Support patient safety, quality, satisfaction, and a healthy workplace; participate in change initiatives and may serve on task forces or other initiatives.
Support colleagues and build healthy working relationships across disciplines.
Meet applicable licensure, certification, clearance, and hospital-privilege requirements.