Certified Nurse Midwife GYN/WH
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Location: Meridian, CA 95957
Description:
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PSNC Perinatal Services of NorthCountry
Salary: $136,227.20 to $156,153.60 based on experience. (no call/deliveries)
SUMMARY: Provides medical care and treatment to gynecological and obstetrical patients under supervision of Obstetrician or Family Practice Physician. Typical duties include but are not limited to delivering babies, instructing patients in prenatal and postnatal health practices, women's health, and general gynecological care.
Compensation Range:
$0.00-$0.00
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Participates in initial examination of gynecological and obstetrical patient, and is assigned responsibility for care, treatment, and delivery of patient.
Examines patient during pregnancy, utilizing physical findings, laboratory test results, and patient's statements to evaluate condition and ensure that patient's progress is normal.
Orders and performs laboratory and screening tests in accordance with approved protocols or standardized procedures.
Cares for women and infants throughout labor and postpartum period
Discusses case with Obstetrician or Physician to assure observation of specified practices.
Instructs patient in diet, well woman care and prenatal health practices.
Diagnoses and follows up on resolution of persistent health problems;
Delivers infant and performs postpartum examinations and treatments to ensure that patient and infant are responding normally.
Administers stipulated emergency measures and arranges for immediate contact of Obstetrician when deviations from standard are encountered during pregnancy or delivery
Assess and maintain knowledge of gynecological services including; Well women's care, Referrals for complex GYN issues, Vaginitis, Recurrent UTI, Contraception, Abnormal, uterine bleeding, Prolapse/incontinence care, PCOS, Hormone replacement, Pelvic Pain/Endometriosis, Colposcopies, Vulvar biopsies, Endometrial biopsies.
Accurately records necessary information in medical record, according to established format.
Conducts classes for groups of patients and families to provide information concerning gynecological, well women pregnancy, childbirth, and family orientation.
Attends and participates in meetings and Quality Assurance activities as required.
Identifies problems related to patient services and makes recommendations for improvement.
Adheres to ODCHCs Policies and Procedures.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:
Certification from an accredited graduate-level midwifery program leading to certification as a Certified Nurse Midwife (CNM).
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS:
Current California certification in Certified Nurse Midwifery (CNM).
Current DEA license.
Current CPR license.
QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPECTATIONS:
Ability to work as a member of a team in order to communicate and/or solicit pertinent information to and from other team members and support team decisions.
Ability to communicate effectively and exercise sound and responsible judgment.
Excellent interpersonal skills, written and verbal. Ability to establish constructive working relationships with all levels of management and employees in a staff of varied and diverse backgrounds.
Ability to handle difficult or confrontational situations in a calm, consistent, and equitable manner.
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.
Ability to effectively represent ODCHC's interests in the community and maintain effective working relationships among co-workers, public, private, and professional groups.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: None.
SUPERVISION AND SUPPORT: The Certified Nurse Midwife reports directly to the Site Medical Director and is an integral member of the clinic team. Administratively the Certified Nurse Midwife is overseen by the Site Administrator.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: This is largely a clinic-based position. The physical requirements described are representative of those needed to successfully perform the essential duties of the position. Reasonable accommodation will be made to allow otherwise qualified candidates to perform these functions.
Speaking and hearing sufficient to communicate effectively by phone or in person, at normal volumes.
Vision adequate to read correspondence, computer screens, forms, etc.
Good manual dexterity.
Ability to sit or stand for extended periods of time.
Must possess a valid driver's license and reliable means of transportation.
PSNC Perinatal Services of NorthCountry
Salary: $136,227.20 to $156,153.60 based on experience. (no call/deliveries)
SUMMARY: Provides medical care and treatment to gynecological and obstetrical patients under supervision of Obstetrician or Family Practice Physician. Typical duties include but are not limited to delivering babies, instructing patients in prenatal and postnatal health practices, women's health, and general gynecological care.
Compensation Range:
$0.00-$0.00
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Participates in initial examination of gynecological and obstetrical patient, and is assigned responsibility for care, treatment, and delivery of patient.
Examines patient during pregnancy, utilizing physical findings, laboratory test results, and patient's statements to evaluate condition and ensure that patient's progress is normal.
Orders and performs laboratory and screening tests in accordance with approved protocols or standardized procedures.
Cares for women and infants throughout labor and postpartum period
Discusses case with Obstetrician or Physician to assure observation of specified practices.
Instructs patient in diet, well woman care and prenatal health practices.
Diagnoses and follows up on resolution of persistent health problems;
Delivers infant and performs postpartum examinations and treatments to ensure that patient and infant are responding normally.
Administers stipulated emergency measures and arranges for immediate contact of Obstetrician when deviations from standard are encountered during pregnancy or delivery
Assess and maintain knowledge of gynecological services including; Well women's care, Referrals for complex GYN issues, Vaginitis, Recurrent UTI, Contraception, Abnormal, uterine bleeding, Prolapse/incontinence care, PCOS, Hormone replacement, Pelvic Pain/Endometriosis, Colposcopies, Vulvar biopsies, Endometrial biopsies.
Accurately records necessary information in medical record, according to established format.
Conducts classes for groups of patients and families to provide information concerning gynecological, well women pregnancy, childbirth, and family orientation.
Attends and participates in meetings and Quality Assurance activities as required.
Identifies problems related to patient services and makes recommendations for improvement.
Adheres to ODCHCs Policies and Procedures.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:
Certification from an accredited graduate-level midwifery program leading to certification as a Certified Nurse Midwife (CNM).
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS:
Current California certification in Certified Nurse Midwifery (CNM).
Current DEA license.
Current CPR license.
QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPECTATIONS:
Ability to work as a member of a team in order to communicate and/or solicit pertinent information to and from other team members and support team decisions.
Ability to communicate effectively and exercise sound and responsible judgment.
Excellent interpersonal skills, written and verbal. Ability to establish constructive working relationships with all levels of management and employees in a staff of varied and diverse backgrounds.
Ability to handle difficult or confrontational situations in a calm, consistent, and equitable manner.
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.
Ability to effectively represent ODCHC's interests in the community and maintain effective working relationships among co-workers, public, private, and professional groups.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: None.
SUPERVISION AND SUPPORT: The Certified Nurse Midwife reports directly to the Site Medical Director and is an integral member of the clinic team. Administratively the Certified Nurse Midwife is overseen by the Site Administrator.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: This is largely a clinic-based position. The physical requirements described are representative of those needed to successfully perform the essential duties of the position. Reasonable accommodation will be made to allow otherwise qualified candidates to perform these functions.
Speaking and hearing sufficient to communicate effectively by phone or in person, at normal volumes.
Vision adequate to read correspondence, computer screens, forms, etc.
Good manual dexterity.
Ability to sit or stand for extended periods of time.
Must possess a valid driver's license and reliable means of transportation.