CNM) - Full Time

Cornell Scott-Hill health•New Haven, CT

6h•Onsite

About The Position

We are excited to announce two Full-Time opportunities for passionate and dedicated Women’s Health Providers to join our growing team in New Haven. The role involves offering outstanding outpatient obstetric and gynecologic care to medically underserved women, working alongside a dedicated mission-minded team of Women’s Health providers with the support of a large multispecialty community health center. The Women’s Health Department at Cornell Scott Hill Health Center is looking to fill a weekday outpatient-only position for a WHNP, or CNM. As part of our team, you will provide a balance of obstetric care (prenatal and postpartum only), gynecologic care (preventive and problem visits), and gynecologic procedures as desired. Our obstetric patients deliver with the Yale physician and midwifery service at Yale New Haven Hospital. Our patients also benefit from our full scope of gynecologic services – from well woman visits to major and minor gynecologic surgery, and everything in between. The Women’s Health Department is a close-knit team where we value the critical contributions of every member of our staff, and where our patients feel truly known and cared for. The Cornell Scott Hill Health Center is a prominent community health center with sites throughout the greater New Haven area. In addition to comprehensive primary care, we provide numerous medical specialties (e.g. dermatology, neurology, rheumatology, and more), adult and pediatric dental services, and extensive behavioral health services with behavioral health providers embedded in our primary care sites. We are closely integrated with Yale School of Medicine and Yale School of Nursing, and we partner with numerous local organizations to enhance the health of our community. The Women’s Health PA/NP/CNM is an advanced practice provider (APP) responsible for providing outpatient obstetric and gynecologic care in accordance with established clinical practice guidelines. The PA/NP/CNM administers direct prenatal and postpartum patient services, gynecologic preventive and problem-based care, and office-based procedures as appropriate. He or she provides educational and other related services to patients, may educate health professions students, and performs administrative duties pertaining to clinical care and department operations as needed. The PA/NP/CNM may participate in quality improvement, research, community presentations, professional meetings, and related committees.

Requirements

Certification by appropriate professional board and eligibility for licensure in the State of Connecticut.
Graduate of an accredited Women’s Health Nurse Practitioner, or Nurse-Midwifery program.
Certification by the National Certification Corporation, or American Midwifery Certification Board.
Eligibility for licensure as a NP, or Nurse-Midwife in the State of Connecticut.
Knowledge of clinical practice standards pertaining to obstetric and gynecologic care and requirements of PA/NP/CNM practice.
Ability to independently seek out resources and solve complex problems.
Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
Ability to process and prioritize information, and perform medical evaluation, treatment, and follow-up.
Ability to provide leadership in clinical area of expertise and in meeting organizational goals.
Excellent organizational skills.

Nice To Haves

Prior outpatient obstetric and gynecologic experience is strongly preferred.
Minimum one (1) year experience as a certified WHNP/CNM is desirable.
Spanish language skills are helpful.
Enthusiasm, compassion, flexibility, and a team-oriented mindset are especially important.

Responsibilities

Provides preventive gynecologic care (e.g. well-woman visits, contraception), gynecologic problem-based care for common gynecologic complaints (e.g. infections, menstrual abnormalities, pelvic pain), and certain gynecologic procedures.
Provides prenatal and postpartum care, including evaluation and management of common obstetrical complaints.
Orders laboratory tests, imaging studies and professional consultations as appropriate, and prescribes appropriate treatment.
Provides educational and other related services to patients.
Participates in Departmental and organizational Medical Staff meetings, and contributes to performance improvement efforts such as chart audits/peer reviews.
Consults with other staff or specialists to make appropriate referrals for acute, chronic and preventive health care.
Coordinates patient care with colleagues, nursing, front desk, case management staff, Yale New Haven Hospital, and other agencies as necessary.
Completes charting of notes, forms and coding in a timely and efficient manner. Documents encounters appropriately.
Maintains confidentiality in regards to patients, staff and program matters at all times.
Protects clients and employees by adhering to infection-control policies and protocols.
Pursues continuing education opportunities as required by his or her professional society in order to maintain certification and update medical knowledge.
Performs other related duties as assigned.