certified nurse midwife - Lafayette, LA , USA, United States - Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady Health System

Description

Job Description

Job Title : Certified Nurse Midwife Job Summary :

The Certified Nurse-Midwife (CNM) provides comprehensive, holistic health care and wellness care to women, including family planning, gynecologic checkups, prenatal care, in-hospital births, and postpartum care, while following established standards and practices set forth by the American College of Nurse-Midwives. Relies on education, experience, professional training, and judgement to accomplish responsibilities with a wide degree of creativity and latitude which is expected. Works under minimal supervision under the direction of the collaborating physician, as appropriate and may lead and direct the work of others within scope of practice.

Experience, Education, Training, Special Skills, and Licensure :

2 years clinical experience as a Certified Nurse Midwife in a hospital setting.

Graduate of an accredited Nurse-Midwifery school. Master-s or Doctorate degree in nursing with concentration in nurse midwifery or post masters-certificate in nurse midwifery.

Customer Service, Verbal and Communication, Computer Skills

Must be eligible for licensure in LA as a APRN CNM. Current LA state RN license. Certification by the American Midwifery Certification Board, the certifying body of the American College of Nurse-Midwives. BLS Certification and ACLS Certification.

Job Function :

• 1. Clinical Practice Guidelines
• a. Adheres to mutually agreed upon Clinical Practice Guidelines within the scope of practice of a certified nurse midwife with collaborating physician.
• b. Creates and maintains accurate records, appropriate legal documents, and other reports of patient care consistent with the requirements of local, state and/or federal regulatory agencies.
• 2. Quality
• a. Delivers primary acute or chronic care focusing on the maintenance, achievement, and restoration of optimal functions of patients.
• b. Consistently exhibits a professional manner, appearance, and performance in the approach to job related duties in an effort to maintain high standard delivery of health care. When in contact with pediatric, adolescent, or geriatric patients, performs all patient care duties in a manner that demonstrates a humanistic attitude for the physical and psychological needs relevant to the age of the patient served.
• c. Promotes the quality and efficiency of his/her own performance by remaining current with the latest trends in field of expertise through participation in job-relevant seminars and workshops, attendance at professional conferences, and affiliations with national and state professional organizations. 10%
• 3. Teamwork
• a. Recognizes behaviors that impact the team function and implements strategies to optimize teamwork; serves as a mentor for team members.
• b. Seeks leadership opportunities, facilitates leadership development among colleagues.
• c. Communicates effectively and works cooperatively with others. Has respect for and understanding of other clinical disciplines. Uses an integrated approach to patient outcomes.
• 4. Other duties as assigned
• a. Performs other duties as assigned or requested.