OB Triage Nurse Midwife Reading Hospital
About The Position
THMG OB Triage at the Reading Hospital is looking for a NP or CNM to join their team. Reading Hospital is seeking an experienced certified Nurse Midwife to join our team who provides a vital role in the provision and coordination of care for the obstetrical patient. The ideal candidate will exhibit excellent communication skills in all settings including Out-patient Clinic, Triage, and Labor & Delivery. A team member has the responsibility to: Obtain a complete history through interviewing and conducting a physical exam. Perform an obstetrical ultrasound. Diagnoses, formulate, and coordinate a therapeutic prenatal and intra-partum care plan. Interpret clinical, diagnostic, and lab results and review findings with other providers as appropriate. Communicate a plan and follow-up care to patients, staff, and other providers. Demonstrate effective conflict management skills. OB Triage at Reading Hospital is a high-volume department with sometimes complex patient population. First Trimester patients are seen in our ED but 14 weeks and above are sent to OB triage. The providers there are always teaching new med students, residents and midwife/NP students.
Requirements
- Successfully complete a Nurse-Midwifery program at the Master’s degree level
- Become certified by a nationally recognized certifying body within a reasonable period of time following eligibility
- Hold a valid RN license for state of PA
- Maintain an active membership in a professional nursing organization and a current OB/GYN Certification
- Experience in Obstetrics and Gynecology including familiarity/expertise with fetal heart rate monitoring
- PA Nurse Midwife License
- NPR Certification required for those who provide CNM services within the acute care hospital
- Nurse Midwifery, Women's Health Care or Perinatal Nurse Practitioner Certification
- BLS Certification
- Excellent Communications Skills
- Excellent Interpersonal Skills
- General Clerical Skills
- Keyboarding
- Microsoft Publisher
Nice To Haves
- Labor and Delivery experience preferred.
Responsibilities
- Obtain a complete history through interviewing and conducting a physical exam.
- Perform an obstetrical ultrasound.
- Diagnoses, formulate, and coordinate a therapeutic prenatal and intra-partum care plan.
- Interpret clinical, diagnostic, and lab results and review findings with other providers as appropriate.
- Communicate a plan and follow-up care to patients, staff, and other providers.
- Demonstrate effective conflict management skills.
