Certified Nurse Midwife - Carteret Health Care

• JOB RELATIONSHIPS
  • • The CNM reports to the Director of Maternal Child Health in conjunction with the Chief Nursing Officer and the Vice President of Medical Affairs.
    • The CNM practices under the rules and regulations of the North Carolina Board of Nursing and the NC Midwifery Joint Committee Medical Board.
    • The CNM will maintain a collaborative provider agreement with collaborating provider as required by practice guidelines.
• DEFINITION OF POSITION

  • The Inpatient Certified Nurse Midwife (CNM) will provide comprehensive healthcare to women admitted to Carteret Health Care during the antepartum, intrapartum and postpartum periods. The CNM will work collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team to manage and coordinate the care of women across the lifespan, including, but not limited to, well-woman, gynecological care, health education, family planning, management and delivery of low-risk pregnancies and newborn care. The CNM will assess, diagnose, treat, and educate patients and their families to ensure optimal patient outcomes.

    Antepartum Care

    • Conducts comprehensive assessments, including physical examinations, fetal monitoring and prenatal education, ordering relevant diagnostic tests and interpreting test results to formulate accurate diagnoses
    • Identifies and manages complications and risk factors during pregnancy, referring to obstetrician as necessary
    • Develops and formulates individualized plans of care
    • Provides counseling and education on prenatal health, nutrition, exercise, stress management and childbirth preparation
    • Documents all patient care provided according to organizational policies and standard of care agreement

    Labor and Delivery

    • Assists, manages and supports the labor and delivery process, providing support and guidance to the mother, interpreting fetal heart rate patterns and responding to emergencies
    • Monitors the progress of labor and fetal well-being, utilizing appropriate pain management techniques, including holistic methods, medications and epidurals
    • Performs deliveries, including vaginal deliveries and assisting with complicated deliveries as needed

    Postpartum Care

    • Monitors mothers and newborns in the immediate postpartum period, assessing for complications
    • Identifies and manages postpartum complications, coordinating care with other healthcare providers as needed
    • Supports breastfeeding and provides lactation counseling
    • Educates on postpartum recovery, infant care and family planning

    Patient Advocacy and Education

    • Provides guidance, education, emotional support and counseling to patients and families throughout all stages of care, to include prenatal, intrapartum, postpartum, newborn and interconception care
    • Advocates for the rights and preferences of mothers and families throughout the childbirth experience

    Documentation, Communication and Collaboration

    • Maintains accurate and detailed medical records of all patient interactions and interventions, adhering to hospital policies, protocols and legal requirements
    • Collaborates effectively with obstetricians, pediatricians, nurses and other healthcare professionals to coordinate care and ensure comprehensive treatment plans, referring as necessary
    • Establishes and maintains a professional working relationship with all members of the healthcare team, serving as a role model to staff
    • Utilizes effective communication skills with patients, families, visitors and all members of the healthcare team
• QUALIFICATIONS
  • Professional
    • Master's or Post-Graduate degree in Nursing Midwifery
    • Board certification as a Certified Nurse Midwife (CNM) through the American Midwifery Certification Board preferred
    • State licensure as an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) with prescriptive authority
    • Prior experience in midwifery or obstetrics, preferably in an inpatient hospital setting
    • Strong clinical and critical thinking skills
    • Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities
    • Ability to work collaboratively in a team-based healthcare environment
    • Commitment to delivering high-quality, compassionate, and family-centered care to patients
    • Stays current with advancements in midwifery and maternal healthcare through continuing education and professional development
    • Participates in training and mentoring of new staff and students, assisting with class development as appropriate
    • Participates in departmental meetings, case reviews, quality improvement initiatives, simulations and education (surfactant, STABLE and labor support classes

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