Certified Nurse Midwife - Full Scope Practice

SUMMARY

As a Midwife, your superior ability to self-manage and stay organized, paired with your compassion and empathy greatly help you deliver care to women in various stages of childbirth and provide counsel in well-woman healthcare.

STATUS : Full Time

LOCATION : Alex Park and RGH

DEPARTMENT : Midwifery Obstetrics and Gynecology

SCHEDULE : Days / Evenings / Nights

ATTRIBUTES

Ability to function completely in all areas of nurse-midwifery practice; interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient’s requirement, relative to age specific needs;

covered by malpractice in all sites of clinical practice

• One (1) to two (2) years of clinical experience in a related practice preferred, however will consider a highly motivated new graduate
• Strong analytical, computer and communication skills

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Antepartum Care. Teach, counsel and support; perform physical examinations and assess information to identify each woman’s plan of care relative to her age-specific needs
• Intrapartum Care. Teach and support women in labor; review records and perform physical examinations; perform a variety of labor-related procedures;

interpret information and record data during the labor and birth; complete birth certificate

• Postpartum Care. Assess emotional and physical status; teach and counsel in regard to multiple health issues such as nursing, parenting, postpartum physical changes, health maintenance and family planning
• Newborn Care. Institute emergency care for the newborn, including resuscitation and intubation; perform and record complete assessment of newborn in or out of hospital setting
• Well-Woman Healthcare. Provide routine well-woman healthcare to women of a variety of ages and stages in life; evaluate and treat minor gynecological problems;

counsel clients regarding health issues, such as breast self-exam, cardiovascular risk and health maintenance

EDUCATION :

LICENSES / CERTIFICATIONS :

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS :

M - Medium Work - Exerting 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and / or 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently, and / or greater than negligible up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects;

Requires frequent walking, standing or squatting.

For disease specific care programs refer to the program specific requirements of the department for further specifications on experience and educational expectations, including continuing education requirements.

Any physical requirements reported by a prospective employee and / or employee’s physician or delegate will be considered for accommodations.

PAY RANGE :

$95,000.00 - $150,000.00

CITY : Rochester

Rochester

POSTAL CODE : 14607

14607

Rochester Regional Health is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer.

Minority / Female / Disability / Veterans by a prospective employee and / or employee’s Physician or delegate will be considered for accommodations.