- Master's degree preferred and Graduate of an accredited school/university of nurse-midwifery
- Clinical experience (full-time) within last 3 years.
- Current licensure in the state of California (RV and
CNM) - Certification by the American College of Nurse-Midwives (A
CNM) or the A
CNM Certification Council - Current furnishing number and DEA license.
- Current certification in BLS (Basic Life Support).
- Current certification in Neonatal Resuscitation is preferred.
- Certification in Limited OB ultrasound.
certified nurse midwife full time - Los Angeles AFB, CA , USA, United States - MLK Community Hospital
Description
Date Posted:
4/1/2024
Job Code:
CNM
Location:
MLK Community Hospital & Foundation
Address:
1680 E. 120th St.
City:
Los Angeles
State:
CA
Country:
United States of America
Category:
Nursing - RN
Pay Rate Type:
Yearly
Salary Range (Depending on Experience):
$120, $174,373.06
POSITION SUMMARY
Under the direction of the supervising OB/GYN attending physician, this position performs assigned functions for continuity of patient care and efficient patient flow.
The Certified Nurse-Midwife provides primary women's health care focusing on pregnancy, childbirth, and the postpartum period, care of the newborn and the family planning and gynecological needs of women.
The Certified Nurse-Midwife practices within a health care system that provides for physician consultation, collaborative management and referral as indicated by the health status of the patient.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Demonstrates obstetrical and gynecological theoretical knowledge, hand skills; follow clinical guidelines, policies and procedures.
Provides inpatient care in the hospital setting to women including timely ordering and accurate evaluation of diagnostic tests and management of minor complications.
Identifies factors that indicate deviations from normal and provides follow-up services according to the standards delineated in the Nurse-Midwifery Scope of Practice.
Performs a comprehensive history and physical exam in an accurate and timely manner. Develops and implements a plan of care with the patient which is consistent with the clinical objectives of the multi-disciplinary obstetrical team in consultation with OB/GYN attending physician
Provides in-patient obstetrical care for essentially healthy woman including OB triage, labor management, delivery of the infant, repair of lacerations/episiotomies, management of the immediate postpartum period, management of minor complications in consultation with OB/GYN attending physician.
Prescribes appropriate treatments and medications from an approved formulary for the management of a client's contraceptive needs and/or for specific medical problems.
Provides limited obstetric ultrasound as indicated and according to established clinical guidelines.
Provides individualized client teaching and counseling utilizing the nurse-midwifery philosophy, as appropriate.
Participates in a continuous, collaborative peer review process and in audits to conform to regulatory standards.
Performs other duties as assigned.
POSITION REQUIREMENTS
A. Education