Certified Nurse Midwife

JOB SUMMARY

• To provide medical care and treatment to gynecological and obstetrical patients under the supervision of an obstetrician/gynecologist during pregnancy and normal delivery and to instruct patients in proper prenatal and postnatal practices and infant care. Also, to care for female gynecological needs.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Takes part in initial examination of patient, monitors course of pregnancy, advising on proper health practices, taking tests as appropriate, and reporting any complications to obstetrician/ gynecologists
• Prepares patients and fathers for delivery; trains mothers-to-be in exercise, breathing, and relaxation techniques
• Provides instruction in breast-feeding, if desired
• Attends and reassures patient through course of labor, monitors condition of fetus, administers medications, notifies physician of prolonged labor or any complications indicating need for possible surgical intervention
• Delivers infant and checks both mother and child to ensure that they are responding normally
• During postpartum period, visits mother and child to give further instruction in feeding and care of the newborn
• Conducts classes for patients and family members concerning pregnancy, delivery, and proper child care
• Conducts classes for nursing students so that they may assist new mothers as part of their training
• Provides advice on family planning and performs gynecological services

FUNCTIONAL DEMANDS

• Sufficient vision and hearing ability to observe patient
• Sufficient physical strength to assist during labor and perform deliveries

ORGANIZATIONAL EXPECTATIONS

• Provides a positive and professional representation of the organization
• Promotes culture of safety for patients and employees through proper identification, reporting, documentation, and prevention
• Maintains hospital standards for a clean and quiet patient environment to maintain a positive patient care experience
• Maintains competency and knowledge of current standards of practice, trends, and developments in related scope of job role or practice
• Adheres to infection-control policies and protocols, medication administration and storage procedures, and controlled substance regulations
• Participates in ongoing quality improvement activities
• Maintains compliance with organization’s policies, as well as established practices, protocols, and procedures of the position, department, and applicable professional standards
• Complies with organizational and regulatory policies for handling confidential patient information
• Demonstrates excellent customer service through his/her attitude and actions, consistent with the standards contained in the Vision, Mission, and Values of the organization
• Adheres to professional standards, hospital policies and procedures, federal, state, and local requirements, and TJC standards and/or standards from other accrediting bodies
• Performance and Transparency

FOUNDATIONAL FIVE

• Ability to describe and conduct a “Huddle” and explain when it is conducted and what is discussed
• Ability to describe and conduct a “Brief” and explain when it is conducted and what is discussed
• Ability to describe and conduct a “De-Brief” and explain when it is conducted and what is discussed
• Ability to describe the “Learning Board” and give an example of what has been put on the learning board in past
• Ability to communicate what Executive Patient Safety Rounds (EPSR) are and participate when ESPR’s are conducted

Minimum Education

• Registered nurse and successful completion of a post-graduate medical school program for nurse-midwives

Required Licenses

• [Alabama, United States] Midwife, Certified Nurse
• Current Certified Nurse-Midwife license to practice in the state of Alabama

Required Skills

• Good verbal and written skills necessary for communication with patients and physicians
• Ability to remain calm during labor and delivery in order to reassure patient and exercise good professional judgment.