certified nurse midwife - Portland, ME , USA, United States - Maine Medical Center

    Maine Medical Center
    Maine Medical Center Portland, ME , USA, United States

    1 month ago

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    • Position Summary
      • Position is responsible for performing nurse midwifery duties and serves as an OB/GYN team member working closely with physicians and other staff to ensure the health of patients.
    • Required Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)
      • Education: BSN/MSN and successful completion of nurse midwifery program accredited by the ACNM.
      • License/Certifications: Active State of Maine Nursing License for RN and APRN-CNM.; Certification by ACNM; Active DEA License; Current BLS certification.
      • Experience: Minimum 3 years of professional nursing experience.
      • Knowledge of nurse midwifery principles and techniques.
      • Knowledge of methods ensuring safe working environment for patient, family and staff including using appropriate personal protection equipment.
      • Skill in midwifery practice including appropriate prenatal education and support, coaching during pregnancy and delivery as well as postpartum care.
      • Use of critical thinking to assess a situation, consider alternatives, and choose an appropriate course of action.
      • Comfortable in fast paced, academic hospital based model of obstetrical care.
      • Understanding of health care technology, equipment and supplies.
      • Knowledge of chart/medical record documentation requirements and federal/state laws related to release of health care information. Ability to use Electronic Health Record.
      • Skill in time management, problem solving, multitasking, prioritizing and medical care coordination.
      • Ability to establish/maintain effective working relationships with patients, physicians, staff.
      • Adaptable to meeting the needs of the obstetric patients of the Family Birth Center
    Additional Information

    This position is per diem and requires 3 years or more experience working as a Certified Nurse Midwife

    aine Medical Center is a Magnet designated 700-bed tertiary care and teaching institution. MMC is Maine's largest hospital and a state-wide health care resource. MMC offers outstanding career opportunities and quality of life in Portland.