CERTIFIED NURSE MIDWIFE

Primary Responsibilities:

• Renders full-scope midwifery care to selected clients in accordance with agreed-upon protocols, and in accordance with the Standards of Practice of Nurse-Midwifery of the American College of Nurse-Midwives and Massachusetts law.
• Consults appropriately with nonphysician and physician providers to assure optimal MAMA care to clients.
• Attends regular obstetrics and gynecology grand rounds, MAMA staff meetings, and other meetings as required, and serves on departmental and hospital committees.
• Provides clinical education and preceptorship to midwifery, physician assistants, nurse practitioners, and medical students as assigned. 5. Participates in professional education activities and maintains own competency in practice.
• Engages in public education activities and represents Mount Auburn Midwifery Associates and Mount Auburn Hospital at such events as assigned.
• Shares on-call coverage with other certified nurse-midwives to provide 24-hour coverage to clients of Mount Auburn Midwifery Associates.
• Works under direction of the Director of Midwifery Services.

Required Qualifications:

• Current registration in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts to practice as a nurse in the expanded role of nurse-midwife, or, in the case of a graduate nurse-midwife, current registration in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts to practice as a professional nurse.
• Successful completion of a midwifery educational program approved by the American College of Nurse-Midwives.
• Successful completion of the national certifying examination administered by the American College of Nurse-Midwives.
• Appropriate interpersonal skills to work with clients, other providers, and staff.

Social/Environmental Requirements:

• Usual office, ambulatory care, and inpatient unit environment.
• Potential exposure to infectious diseases, unpleasant odors, bodily fluids, and hazardous materials. Adherence to proper safety precautions minimizes risk of injury