Certified Nurse Midwife PD

Summary

The Certified Nurse Midwife (CNM) works under the general supervision of the physician and in collaboration with the Senior Certified Nurse Midwife. The CNM is responsible for providing direct clinical care in the out-patient practice and in-patient hospital coverage, including well-woman gynecological care throughout the reproductive, peri- and post-menopausal periods, GYN problem visits, testing, contraception counseling and prescription, and insertion and removal of intrauterine devices.

The CNM manages high risk pregnancies in consultation with physicians. All essential functions performed in this position reflect the age-specific needs of the patient.

Brown University Health employees are expected to successfully role model the organization's values of Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence as these values guide everyday actions with patients, customers, and one another.

• Diagnose, monitor, and examine women during pregnancy.
• Develop, assess, and evaluate individual care programs.
• Provide full antenatal care, including screening tests.
• Identify high-risk pregnancies and collaborate with doctors and other medical specialists.
• Arrange and provide parenting and health education for the woman, her partner, and family members.
• Encourage participation of family members in the birth to support the mother and enhance bonding and family relationships.
• Offer support and advice following events such as miscarriage, termination, stillbirth, neonatal abnormality, and neonatal death, co‑managing the care for women undergoing these complications with the obstetricians.
• Provide intra-partum care, assisting mothers in labor and delivery, monitoring the condition of the fetus, and using knowledge of drugs and pain management within the written scope of practice for CNMs at Women & Infants Hospital.
• Provide advice and guidance on a safe and timely discharge.
• Act as a liaison with outside agencies and with other health and social care professionals to ensure continuity of care.
• Engage in professional development.
• Participate in the training and supervision of junior colleagues.

• Licensure as a Registered Nurse in the State of Rhode Island by the Rhode Island Board of Nursing or licensure as a Registered Nurse in accordance with the Nurse Licensure Compact agreement of the National Council of State Boards of Nursing.
• Master's of Science in Nursing (MSN) required.
• American Midwifery Certification Board (AMCB) required.
• Current State of RI Midwifery Licensure and controlled substance registration required.
• Demonstrated knowledge and skills necessary to provide care to patients throughout the life span, including consideration of aging processes, human development stages, and sensitivity to cultural diversity in each step of the care process.

2 years' clinical Obstetrics and Gynecology experience as a Certified Nurse Midwife preferred. Must have patient care procedures and privileges approved by the sponsoring physician.

Healthcare environment such as hospital, physician’s office practice, and ancillary healthcare enterprises. Any hazards are minimized by adherence to established safety procedures and precautions.

$61.30 - $77.78

Brown University Health is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and maintaining a work environment free from all forms of unlawful discrimination and harassment.

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