Midwife

Onslow County•Jacksonville, NC

About The Position

Performs complex professional work augmenting the primary health care physician in making medical diagnoses and dispensing medical treatment, and related work as apparent or assigned. Work is performed under the limited supervision of the Public Health Nursing Manager and the clinical supervision of the overseeing supervising Physician. Our core values— Resilience, Excellence, Accountability, Customer Service, and Honesty —are the foundation of our work and the standard by which we operate. As a member of our team, you are expected to demonstrate these values in every aspect of your role. This means delivering high-quality work, taking responsibility for your actions, providing exceptional service, and maintaining integrity in all interactions. Your commitment to these principles is essential to fostering a positive workplace culture and ensuring the success of our organization and the community we serve.

Requirements

Proficiency in accessing and utilizing electronic medical records and various health information systems required for clinical documentation and billing purposes.
Domain 6: Public Health Sciences Skills 2 & 4.
Domain 5 Community Partnership Skills 2 & 4
Domain 4: Health Equity Skills 1 & 3.
Domain 8: Leadership and Systems Thinking Skills 5-6 & 8
Thorough knowledge of techniques of interviewing, medical and relevant history taking, principles and practices of general medicine and disease states as relate to the area of work; thorough knowledge of health appraisal tools, laboratory tests and findings, materials medica, and therapeutic procedures as relate to the area of work; thorough knowledge and ability to plan a regime of care based on assessment and findings; considerable knowledge of available resources and appropriate referral methods.
Skills in performing clinical functions.
Skill in assisting with routine surgical procedures.
Ability to examine patients and detect abnormalities; ability to record accurately and completely all information necessary to evaluate and plan care and to convey this to the physician; ability to communicate orally; ability to teach and counsel individuals, families, and groups in areas of health maintenance, preventive medicine, and care of the sick; and the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff and to gain the confidence of patients and families and work effectively with them; some ability to plan and conduct in-service training programs.
Ability to operate a personal computer and standard office productivity software.
Master's degree in Physician Assistant, Nurse Practitioner, or Certified Nurse Midwifery, or related field and moderate experience as an advanced practice provider, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Licensed as a Physician Assistant by the North Carolina Medical Board or as a Nurse Midwifery Joint Subcommittee or as a Nurse Practitioner by the North Carolina Board of Nursing.
Valid driver's license

Responsibilities

Obtain a thorough patient history and physical examination.
Perform appropriate diagnostic and therapeutic procedures
Record and present this information to the supervising and referred physicians as indicated
Establishes, maintains, and collaborates with supervising physicians and community partners as needed to maintain relationships and improve client/community health
Develop and maintain health care, therapeutic plans, and counsels' patients
Applies principles of ethics, diversity, equity, inclusion, and justice when providing client care recognizing the diversity of individuals and populations served
Performs assigned functions as a Disaster Ready Team (DRT) member, if appointed or volunteers.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Applies critical thinking in decision making
Engages in contingency planning