Certified Nurse Midwife

Overview
Overview:
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CERTIFIED NURSE MIDWIFE
FULL TIME
STAMFORD, CT OFFICE
DELIVERIES AT GREENWICH HOSPITAL
EXPANDING MIDWIFERY PROGRAM
Through our affiliation with the highly-ranked Yale School of Medicine our patients benefit from even more access to the latest medical treatments, advanced research and innovation. Come Join Connecticut's Leading Healthcare System.
The Certified Nurse Midwife provides exceptional direct diagnostic and therapeutic care to women throughout the life cycle in the nurse midwifery model of care in both the office setting and labor and birth. The CNM works in collaboration with the attending physician as part of a multidisciplinary team. Cultivates a patient centric environment which focuses on the whole individual inclusive of physical, psychosocial, spiritual and functional needs of the patient, family and significant others. Serves as the focal professional for the continuity of care in patient care within scope of practice standards, as well as specialty specific standards to address and resolve problems that may arise.
Our opportunities provide the following:
- Onboarding Program
- Student Loan Assistance
- Collegial and supportive environment with access to resources and specialists across the continuum of care
- Full suite of practice management services that allow providers to focus on patient care
Work within the largest and most comprehensive healthcare system in Connecticut recognized for advanced clinical care, quality, service, cost effectiveness and commitment to improving the health status of the communities it serves.
To be part of our organization, every employee should understand and share in the YNHHS Vision, support our Mission, and live our Values. These values - integrity, patient-centered, respect, accountability, and compassion - must guide what we do, as individuals and professionals, every day.
Qualifications:
Registered nurse licensure; Certified Nurse Midwife license; requires both undergraduate and master's degree; Electronic Fetal Monitoring certification required; Assisted surgeries certification (must be obtained within 6 months of employment), BLS certification required.
Experience: Preferred One (1) to two (2) years midwifery experience in culturally diverse setting.
Responsibilities

• 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

Qualifications
EDUCATION
Graduate of an accredited Nurse Midwifery program-Certificate, Masters or Doctoral Program
EXPERIENCE
One to Two years of experience as a CNM or equivalent combined training and experience APRNs, PAs, CRNAs and CNMs are required to be appointed to the Affiliated Medical Staff of a YNHHS Hospital and credentialed through the Medical Staff process. Evidence of current competence to practice as {an APRN, PA, CRNA, CNM} via appropriate reference letters from physicians and other practitioners must be able to be obtained during the Medical Staff appointment process in order to be eligible.
LICENSURE
Certification from the American Midwifery Certification Board Connecticut State Licensed Nurse Midwife license, Connecticut State Registered Nurse LicenseBLS/NRP certifiedDEA license, State of Connecticut Controlled Substance LicenseComplete 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
Additional Information
To learn more, please email or schedule a time to speak with our In-House Physician Recruiter:
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