Scope Certified Nurse-Midwife​/CNM

Overview

Specialty
:
Certified Nurse Midwife
Hospital Site
:
Yale New Haven (York Street)
Location
:
New Haven, CT
Work Schedule
:
Sun-Sat, AM/PM rotating
Scheduled Hours
: 40
Position Type
: FTE
EMR System
: EPIC

• 1. Clinical Care
  • 1.1 The CNM provides full scope midwifery care as outlined in the Core Competencies for Basic Midwifery practice developed by the American College of Nurse-Midwives in outpatient and inpatient settings.
• 2. Patient Education & Psychosocial Support
  • 2.1 The CNM will educate patient/families on care and recommended or available resources. In collaboration with the collaborating MD, this may be inclusive of admitting, instructions, treatment plan, actual and potential side effects of treatment/medications and discharge plans.
• 3. Information Management
  • 3.1 The CNM ensures appropriate documentation within the accordance of hospital and regulatory requirements and protects information of all forms, whether computer-based, paper, film, voice, or other media from unauthorized access modification, destruction, or intentional or accidental disclosure.
• 4. Quality Management
  • 4.1 The CNM is expected to demonstrate a high standard of moral and ethical behavior, professionalism, compassion, and commitment to patient care.
• 5. Staff Education
  • 5.1 The CNM serves as a clinical resource for new resident staff and may provide service specific orientation pertinent to clinical evaluation.
• 6. Professional Development
  • 6.1 Maintain certification through the American Midwifery Certification Board.

Education

Graduate of an accredited Nurse Midwifery program - Certificate, Masters or Doctoral Program

Experience

Graduation from an accredited Certified Nurse Midwife Program.

Licensure

Certification from the American Midwifery Certification Board;
Connecticut State Licensed Nurse Midwife license;
Connecticut State Registered Nurse License; BLS/NRP certified; DEA license;
State of Connecticut Controlled Substance License;
Complete Electronic Fetal Monitoring course every 2 years.

Special Skills

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills. Knowledge of research methods; computer skills required.

Physical Demand

Possesses physical and mental health necessary to care for patients and families; possesses a full range of body motion, including lifting and handling of patients.

Competitive salary, comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance. Pension plan matched tax-sheltered annuity plan and Roth contributions.

To learn more, please email the In-House Recruiter: james.hammell