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Certified Nurse Midwife-Bellevue Women's Center, Niskayuna NY
nBellevue Woman’s Center is the region’s only community hospital dedicated to the care of women and babies. A trusted name in women’s health, Bellevue offers women a family-centered approach backed by advanced medical care options, including around-the-clock onsite physicians and a Special Needs nursery.
nClick here to learn more about our facility, services and the outstanding work of our team.
nWhy Bellevue - Voted The Best Pregnancy Care in Capital Region, NY (
nObstetrical Care
nnnProvide comprehensive prenatal care to low-risk obstetrical patients.
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nnObtain medical histories and perform physical assessments.
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nnOrder, interpret, and evaluate diagnostic tests and laboratory studies.
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nnDevelop and implement individualized plans of care.
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nnIdentify risk factors and initiate consultation or referral when indicated.
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nnManage labor and birth for patients within the CNM scope of practice and credentialed privileges.
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nnPerform vaginal deliveries and repair routine obstetrical lacerations within credentialed privileges.
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nnManage postpartum care and discharge planning.
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nnParticipate in obstetrical emergency response activities.
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n nWomen's Health Services
nnnConduct annual wellness examinations.
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nnPerform gynecologic assessments and screenings.
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nnProvide contraceptive counseling and family planning services.
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nnDiagnose and manage common gynecologic conditions within scope of practice.
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nnEducate patients regarding preventive health measures and healthy lifestyle practices.
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n nPatient Education and Counseling
nnnProvide prenatal and postpartum education.
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nnCounsel patients on pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, nutrition, and newborn care.
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nnSupport informed consent and shared decision-making.
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nnServe as an advocate for patients and families.
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n nCare Coordination
nnnCollaborate with physicians, nursing staff, social workers, lactation consultants, and other healthcare professionals.
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nnFacilitate referrals to specialty providers as needed.
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nnEnsure continuity of care throughout the patient experience.
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n nDocumentation
nnnMaintain complete, accurate, and timely documentation within the electronic medical record.
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nnDocument assessments, interventions, patient education, consultation requests, and care plans in accordance with regulatory standards.
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n nQuality and Safety
nnnAdhere to all hospital policies, accreditation standards, and regulatory requirements.
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nnParticipate in quality improvement, patient safety, and performance improvement initiatives.
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nnMaintain competency in obstetrical and neonatal emergency procedures.
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nnParticipate in peer review and professional development activities.
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n nOn-Call Responsibilities
nnnParticipate in rotating call schedules.
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nnRespond to obstetrical emergencies and patient needs in accordance with departmental standards.
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nnMaintain availability during assigned coverage periods.
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n nEDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS
nEducation
nnMaster's or Doctoral Degree in Nurse Midwifery from an accredited program.
n nLicensure & Certification
nnnCurrent Registered Nurse (RN) license in New York State.
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nnCurrent New York State Certified Nurse Midwife license.
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nnCertification by the American Midwifery Certification Board (AMCB).
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nnCurrent Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
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nnNeonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification required.
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nnAdvanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) preferred.
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n nExperience
nnnPrevious experience in labor and delivery, women's health, obstetrics, or midwifery practice preferred.
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nnHospital-based obstetrical experience preferred.
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n nCompensation
nThe starting salary range is $120,000-$140,000 compensated with qualifications and experience.
nEllis Medicine is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, and will prohibit, discrimination on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, sex/gender (including pregnancy), age, national origin, disability (including pregnancy-related conditions), genetic information, predisposition or carrier status, military or veteran status, prior arrest or conviction record, marital or familial status, sexual orientation, transgender status, gender identity, gender expression, reproductive health decisions, domestic violence victim status, known relationship or association with any member of a protected class, and any other characteristic protected by applicable law violates federal, state and, where applicable, local laws , reproductive health decisions or source of payment, consistent with applicable legislation and to comply with the laws pertaining thereto.
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