Certified Nurse Midwife

POSITION PURPOSE

Under general supervision of a Physician, the Certified Nurse Midwife (CNM) is an Advanced Practitioner responsible for managing and providing women’s health care services related to pregnancy, childbirth, the postpartum period, family planning and gynecological needs. This position will deliver patient care in both clinic and hospital settings within an Ob / Gyn practice.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Every effort has been made to make this job description as complete as possible. However, it in no way states or implies that these are the only duties the incumbent will be required to perform. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or is a logical assignment to the position.

• Provides excellent patient care by utilizing highly developed assessment, clinical, documentation, and analytical skills to identify, plan, and implement appropriate care plans for patients.
• Utilizes effective communication skills to convey appropriate care plans to accomplish therapeutic goals to establish trusting patient relationships.
• Demonstrates critical thinking skills and clinical judgment to work autonomously as defined by the Nurse Practice Act.
• Effective management of both routine and complex clinic patients along with other clinic demands, as varied throughout the day, in balance with hospital duties as part of a provider team.
• Effective management of admitted hospital patients, including antepartum, peripartum / laboring, and postpartum with minimal supervision.
• Effective time management, utilizing self-motivation to independently and effectively prioritize daily tasks, assisting coworkers and Physicians as needed with the ability to quickly support and adapt to change as required.
• Timely documentation of care, signing off of labs, and post-care patient communication to ensure best continuity of care while meeting financial targets.
• Proper identification of patient need for escalation to Physician care when indicated, as urgent / emergent care issues arise.
• Adheres to infection prevention and safety protocols.
• Demonstrates an understanding of patient rights, including those pertaining to confidentiality, informed consent and privacy.
• Demonstrates adaptability, problem solving and professional behavior at all times.
• Participates in a systemic, interdisciplinary, and ongoing evaluation of programs, process improvement, and desired client-centered outcomes.
• Promotes individual professional growth and development by meeting requirements for mandatory / continuing education, competence validation; supports department-based goals which contributed to the success of the organization; serves as preceptor, mentor and resource to less experienced staff.
• Actively participates in survey readiness activities and assures that department is compliant with all regulatory standards.
• Abides by the HMH Legal Compliance Code of Conduct.
• Maintains patient confidentiality and appropriate handling of PHI.
• Maintains a safe work environment and reports safety concerns appropriately.
• Performs all other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

Education : Graduate of a professional nursing program required.

Experience : Two years of L&D experience required.

License / Certification : Current Texas licensure as a Registered Nurse & Certified Nurse Midwife required.  Basic Life Support certification required within 30 days of employment, before patient care is administered independently.  Advanced Cardiac Life Support certification required within 90 days of employment.

Frequent : sitting, standing, walking & reaching.

Occasional : lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, bending, squatting & kneeling.

Visual and hearing acuity required; Color vision required for perceiving changes in patients’ skin color and colors of medicines and solutions.  Work is mostly inside, with good ventilation and comfortable temperature.

Possible exposure to : toxic / caustic chemicals or detergents, moving mechanical parts, potential electric shock, radiant energy, communicable diseases, blood borne pathogens.

Benefits