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Job description
Nurse Midwife, OBGYN Office & Midwifery/Birthing Center
Lakewood, New Jersey, United States
About the Job
A beloved OBGYN Office & high end holistic patient centric Birthing Center located in Ocean County, New Jersey, is seeking a skilled, impactful and compassionate CNM to join their all female team on a full-time, permanent basis to meet growing demand.
Midwife Duties and Responsibilities
Perform gynecological exams
Educate patients on health, nutrition, and family planning
Perform tests to obtain information about patients medical conditions
Counsel expectant mothers on birthing plans, including hospital care, birthing center, and other options
Provide emotional care for mothers during birth
Arrange prenatal planning and care for mothers
Prepare for birthing by following all health and safety standards
Coach mother through the birthing process
Perform office hours to see patients
Perform deliveries in the hospital and/or the birth center
Tend to the health and well-being of both the baby and mother during the process
Provide care for mothers and newborns after birth
Weigh and measure newborns
Monitor the patients vital signs and heart rate during birth
Know patients history and health assessments
Explain and demonstrate breastfeeding techniques
Monitor patient postpartum and be available for questions or concerns
Participate in research and further educational opportunities
Perform CPR or other emergency measures if needed
Effectively collaborate with other professional staff for best patient care
Regularly update knowledge of best practice through CME, etc.
Maintain accurate and thorough records in the practices EMR in a timely manner
Answer patient phone calls
Cooperate with practices support team (i.e., sonographer, medical assistants, manager, billers) as needed.
Requirements and Qualifications
Bachelors degree from an accredited School of Nursing and Midwifery and
certification from the American Midwifery Certification Board; additional
education and certification a plus
Must be registered as a nurse in the state
Ability to multitask, prioritize, and manage time efficiently
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Compassionate and caring of patients
Able to work in an intense, concentrated environment
Calm and cool-headed with a positive attitude
Able to work nights, weekends, extended hours, and holidays
Good leadership skills; able to mentor and educate
Observe appropriate professional attire and hygiene befitting of the patient population serviced
Clinical Guidelines
All Certified Nurse-Midwives standards for practice should reflect practice as defined by the American College of Nurse-Midwives two core documents, (a) the Standards for the Practice of Midwifery and (b) Core Competencies for Basic Midwifery Practice. The day-to-day practice of medicine, nurse-midwifery and health care in general rapidly changes with advancing science, pharmacotherapeutics, and technology. It is therefore the responsibility of the clinician to remain current with management of those under their care. Resources for management may include but not limited to: Up-To-Date; ACOG and ACNM publications; Varneys Midwifery; and, Clinical Practice Guidelines for Midwifery and Womens Health, 5th Ed. Care provided may deviate from recommended standards based on collaboration with the physician considering unique needs and desires of the patient and documented as such.
Worksite address
lakewood, NJ, 08701, US
Who can apply
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