Job Description :
Healthcare Talent Support is a nationwide healthcare recruitment company. We are actively seeking a Certified Nurse Midwife for a long term opportunity in Fairfield, CA.
Summary :
Do you have a passion for delivering top-tier midwifery care to our nation's Military and their loved ones? As a valuable member of our team, you'll play a crucial role in providing support and exceptional midwifery care to those who serve our country and their families.
Status : W2
Benefits : PTO, 11 paid holidays, health insurance, dental insurance, 401k
Schedule :
- Monday : 7 : 30am - 4 : 30pm (clinic)
- Tuesday : 7 : 00am - 5 : 00pm (L&D call shift)
- Wednesday : 7 : 30am - 4 : 30pm (clinic)
- Thursday : 7 : 30am - 3 : 30pm (clinic)
- Friday : 7 : 30 - 3 : 30pm (clinic)
- On call schedule : One to two Saturdays per month : 7 : 00am - 7 : 00pm
About the facility :
- Practice has 3 midwives and 2 WHNPs
- 20-30 deliveries a month
- Patients are shared between midwives and physicians in the clinic
- Primary duties include first trimester ultrasounds, group prenatal care, cesarean first assist, Nexplanon insertion training.
- CNMs train residents and PA students
About the opportunity :
- Consults with the on-call physician and co-manages high risk patients as appropriate.
- Manage antepartum, intrapartum and postpartum care of low-risk obstetrical patients.
- Performs first assist duties during cesarean deliveries.
- Performs rounds on all assigned inpatients at least once daily.
- Institutes lifesaving emergency measures pending obstetricians and pediatricians arrival.
- Documents patient care in accordance with established unit / MTF procedures.
- Documents all admissions and discharge summaries in accordance with established MTF procedures.
- Renders comprehensive care to women from menarche through menopause; plans and manages prenatal, postpartum, well woman gynecological, family planning and pre conceptual care.
- Performs first trimester ultrasound evaluations for pregnancy dating and limited third trimester ultrasound for amniotic fluid assessment, fetal presentation, cardiac activity verification and placental location.
- Requests diagnostic tests as clinically indicated; analyzes and interprets laboratory and radiological reports.
- Prescribes medications, as required, in accordance with privileges and MTF rules and regulations.
- Consults with OB / GYN physicians and other specialists as appropriate for complex cases.
- Refers to specialty care as appropriate.
- Documents pertinent patient information, assessment, and plan in the chart electronically as required by established procedures, Federal Law, or Air Force Instructions.
- Facilitates postpartum patients optimum physical and psychological transition to parenthood.
- Counsels parents on normal growth and development of infant.
- Provides guidance and encourages acceptable health practices.
- Manages gynecological conditions and performs annual health screening examinations. Orders and evaluates tests to detect disease processes.
- Provides family planning counseling and various methods of birth control.
- Reviews and documents telephone consults regularly in accordance with established unit procedures.
- Attends and participates in high-risk obstetric and quality meetings.
- Collaborates with health care team members to improve patient care delivery.
- Performs all care IAW individual privileges that are awarded by the Medical Treatment Facility credentials committee.
- Participates in peer review activities.
Requirements :
- Master's degree in nursing.
- Education : Graduate from a certified nurse midwife education program accredited by the American College of Nurse Midwives.
- Any active state RN and Nurse Midwife licenses
- Certified by the American Midwifery Certification Board.
- Current Basic Life Support (BLS and Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certifications
- Fetal Heart Monitoring, Intermediate or Higher ( from AWHONN)
- Advanced Life Support in Obstetrics (from AAFP) OR Emergencies in Clinical Obstetrics (from ACOG)
- Must have at least 24 months experience working / performing as Certified Nurse Midwife within the last 48 months
30+ days ago