Midwife - New York, United States - NYC Health + Hospitals

NYC Health + Hospitals
NYC Health + Hospitals
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About NYC Health + Hospitals:

Elmhurst Hospital Center (EHC) is the major tertiary care provider in the borough of Queens.

The hospital is comprised of 545 beds and is a Level I Trauma Center, an Emergency Heart Care Station and a 911 Receiving Hospital.

It is the premiere health care organization for key areas such as Surgery, Cardiology, Women's Health, Pediatrics, Rehabilitation Medicine, Renal and Mental Health Services.

At NYC Health + Hospitals, our mission is to deliver high quality care health services, without exception.

Every employee takes a person-centered approach that exemplifies the ICARE values (Integrity, Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence) through empathic communication and partnerships between all persons.


Work Shifts:

8:00 A.M - 4:00 P.M


Under the supervision of Midwifery Services and direction of the OB/GYN Division, provides antepartum, intrapartum, postpartum, neonatal, interconceptional and gynecological care in accordance with written midwifery protocols which have been approved by the Institution's Medical Board.


Duties & Responsibilities:


  • Plans and provides health care for women and newborn infants.
  • Establishes a complete database concerning the patient through history taking, physical examination and appropriate laboratory data.
  • Assesses the status of the patient, develops and implements a plan of care with the patient during the prenatal, intrapartal, postpartal, neonatal and interconceptional/gynecological periods.
  • Provides guidance and education for patients and families concerning health maintenance, admission and discharge, and labor management (including physical and emotional support).
  • Manages labor, including delivery of the newborn, utilizes medication and performs procedures.
  • Provides immediate and follow-up care of the newborn infant, including an ongoing assessment and follow-up with the postpartum family.
  • Seeks medical consultation for patients with deviations from standards/guidelines.
  • Performs ongoing review of care, including evaluation and documentation in the medical record.
  • Provides contraceptive guidance and evaluation and treatment for minor gynecological condition.

Minimum Qualifications:

Licensure as a Midwife by the New York State Department of Education.


How To Apply:

NYC Health and Hospitals offers a competitive benefits package that includes:

  • Comprehensive Health Benefits for employees hired to work 20+ hrs. per week
  • Retirement Savings and Pension Plans
  • Loan Forgiveness Programs for eligible employees
  • Paid Holidays and Vacation in accordance with employees' Collectively bargained contracts
  • College tuition discounts and professional development opportunities
  • Multiple employee discounts programs
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