Mgr Midwife Services

Location: New York

About Us

We’re Maimonides Health, Brooklyn’s largest healthcare system, serving over 250,000 patients each year through the system’s 3 hospitals, 1800 physicians and healthcare professionals, more than 80 community-based practices and outpatient centers. At Maimonides Health, our core values H.E.A.R.T drives everything we do. We uphold and maintain Honesty, Empathy, Accountability, Respect, and Teamwork to empower our talented team, engage our respective communities and adhere to Planetree's philosophy of patient-centered care.

The system is anchored by Maimonides Medical Center, one of the nation’s largest independent teaching hospitals and home to centers of excellence in numerous specialties;
Maimonides Midwood Community Hospital (formerly New York Community Hospital), a 130-bed adult medical-surgical hospital; and Maimonides Children's Hospital, Brooklyn's only children's hospital and only pediatric trauma center. Maimonides' clincal progams rank among the best in the country for patient outcomes, including its Heart and Vascular Institute, Neuroscience Institute, Boneand Joint Center, and Cancer Center. Maimonides is an affiliate of Northwell Health and a major clinical training site for SUNY Downstate College of Medicine.
Overview

MANAGER

MIDWIFERY (NON-NYSNA)
FULL TIME / MONDAY – FRIDAY

Under the direction of the Chairman of the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, the Manager of the Midwifery Service functions as the manager of the Midwife service and as such is responsible for the overall development of the Midwifery Service and for coordinating all the ongoing activities of the service.

Responsibilities

Leadership and Oversight:
Provide visionary leadership and direction for the midwifery department, ensuring alignment with the hospital's mission and values.

1.
* Coordinates all Midwifery activities within the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology.

2. Protocol Development:
In conjunction with Director of Obstetrics, oversees the creation,

implementation, and continuous review of midwifery protocols for both staff and voluntary midwives,

ensuring adherence to the latest clinical guidelines and best practices complying with State regulations, American College of Nurse Midwives standards, the By-Laws of Maimonides Medical Center and insurance providers.

Staff Supervision and Development:
Manage and support staff midwives, including hiring and collaborating with Nurse Recruitment for onboarding, fostering a collaborative environment that promotes professional growth, excellence in care, and adherence to evidence-based practices.

3.
* Selects, hires, onboards, and supervises midwives; initiates disciplinary action, including terminations; carries out annual performance appraisal of employees recommending promotions, raises, etc.

4.
* Orients and trains new midwives and ensures that they receive mandatory training in CPR, Neonatal

Resuscitation, Third Trimester Sonogram, Labor Pro Ultrasound, etc.

5.
* Ensures adequate midwife coverage and medical assistant coverage of all obstetrical clinical areas by

developing work schedules and coordinating the vacation and holiday schedules; approves overtime as

necessary and arranges coverage for absent staff; maintains employee attendance records (including

vacation time, sick days) and processes timecards for staff.

6.
* Responsible for the Quality Assurance activities of the Midwifery Service. Participates in the Quality Assurance activities of the Department and is a member of the Departmental Quality assurance Committee. Lead quality improvement initiatives within the midwifery department, monitoring outcomes, and implementing strategies to enhance the quality of care provided.

7.Collaboration with Hospitalists:
Work closely with hospitalists to ensure seamless integration of midwifery services within the broader healthcare team, enhancing patient care and outcomes.

8.Education and Training:
Develop and implement ongoing education and training programs for midwifery staff, including orientation for new staff and continuing education opportunities. Coordinates clinical education and training for family practice residents, medical students and student nurse…