Certified Nurse Midwife

Description

Position Overview:

Provide OB/GYN patient care in an outpatient setting to a panel of women and, be responsible for the evaluation and management of care according to the accepted practice protocols of Ryan Health. This work is carried out in support of the mission and goals of  Ryan Health.

Essential Functions:

• Provide OB/GYN services for Ryan patients including examinations, diagnoses and treatment.
• Initiate, educate, and provide methods of contraception to Family Planning, Post-Partum and GYN patients.
• Order appropriate laboratory tests; review laboratory tests on a timely basis, and follow-up according to appropriate OB/GYN protocols.  At visits, be aware of any variations or deviations from the norm, and consult/collaborate with the physician, as needed. Refer all high-risk patients for physician evaluation.
• Participate in on-call rotation from answering service and document calls appropriately.
• Participate in peer review activities and other Quality Improvement
• Attend Department/Center meetings as required.
• Maintain professional competence by attending professional conferences, in-services, seminars, and other educational sessions, as requested.
• Immediately report any problems and/or unusual occurrences to supervisor.
• Must demonstrate a professional, courteous and respectful attitude in dealing with patients, immediate supervisor and other employees.
• Practice accepted infection control measures in accordance with the OSHA Blood borne pathogens standards and Center policies and procedures.
• Must demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patient served.
• Other duties and/or projects as assigned.

Qualifications

Minimum Experience and Skills Required:

• 1-2 years of experience in Ambulatory Care Setting and/or Community Health Care.

Education, Licenses, and/or Certifications Required:

• Must be a graduate of an accredited program for Midwifery
• Current New York State License to practice midwifery
• Masters Degree in Midwifery from an accredited Midwifery Program
• National certification with the American Midwifery Board Certification (AMCB) is required;
• DEA certificate;
• Infection and CPR/Basic Life Support certifications

Competencies Required:

Customer Service:

• Professional, courteous and respectful attitude in dealing with patients.
• Demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patient served (if applicable).
• Commits to exceeding expectations of the patient.

Cooperation/Teamwork:

• Works well with others.
• Contributes input to improve outcomes.
• Asks others for opinions and feedback; provides feedback in a tactful respectful way.

Minimal Training Time:        

• 180-day introductory period.
   

Working Conditions:

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, talk and hear.

The employee is occasionally required to move about the office, use hands and fingers to feel, handle, or operate office equipment.

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The work is primarily in mental health and/or general primary care setting which include the unpredictability in behaviors of individuals and acute and chronic infectious diseases which may be contagious. Adequate preparation and precaution is necessary. 

Disclaimer

The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position. This position may be required to perform other duties. If such work becomes a permanent and regular part of the job, a new description will be prepared. 

Equal Opportunity Employer

Ryan Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, color, disability, ethnicity, marital or family status, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, military veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. 

Salary : $130,000 - $138,000