Nurse Midwife-1.0 FTE Scandia & Osceola

LADD MEMORIAL HOSPITAL•Osceola, WI

19d

About The Position

The Certified Nurse Midwife (CNM) functions within the nurse midwife scope of practice, working collaboratively within a multidisciplinary care team to independently manage patient care across various settings with a focus on preconception care, pregnancy, childbirth, the postpartum period, care of the newborn, family planning and the gynecological services of well women. Typical Schedule: 1. 0 FTE split between our Scandia and our Osceola locations.

Requirements

Master’s Degree in Midwifery, required.
Active Wisconsin Nurse Midwife, RN and APNP license or the ability to obtain, required.
Active national board certification in nurse midwifery, required.

Nice To Haves

Minimum of two years of midwifery experience, preferred.

Responsibilities

Assessing, diagnosing, treating, managing, educating, and coordinating care for patients and families.
Confirming and dating pregnancy.
Providing prenatal and postpartum care.
Caring for women during childbirth including monitoring the mother and fetus during labor, assessing labor progress, managing complications, assisting with pain management, performing episiotomies if needed, and delivering the newborn and placenta.
Providing education for new parents on infant care.
Supporting new mothers who are breastfeeding with education and training.
Preparing pregnant women for what to expect during the birthing process.
Performing preventive health screenings and tests.
Diagnosing and treating gynecological disorders such as sexually transmitted diseases and infertility.
Providing care within their scope of practice as outlined by applicable state law, licensing regulations, OMC policy, privileges and written agreements between the collaborating physician(s) and nurse midwife.