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Certified Nurse Midwife

Baptist Health Care

Pensacola, Florida

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JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Advanced Practice Nurse (APN), Anatomy, Basic Life Support (BLS), Certified Midwife (CM), Clinical Outcomes, Healthcare, Healthcare Providers, Hospital, Injections, Maternal-Fetal Medicine, Medical Diagnosis, Medical Equipment, Medical Treatment, Medications, Midwifery, Nonprofit, Nursing, Nursing Credentials, Nutrition, Orthopedics, Outpatient Care, Patient Assessment, Patient Care, Pharmacology, Physiology, Primary Care, Problem Solving Skills, Quality of Life, Registered Nurse (RN), Risk, Sports Medicine, State Laws and Regulations, System Test, Team Player, Treatment Plan
LOCATION
Pensacola, Florida
POSTED
30+ days ago
JOB DESCRIPTION

The Certified Nurse Midwife (CNM) provides a comprehensive full scope of midwifery services such as: health assessments in an inpatient and outpatient setting, implementation and evaluation of nurse midwifery care delivered to antepartum, intrapartum, and postpartum patients. Provides uncomplicated gynecological care, and OB management of patients throughout the maternity cycle. The CNM's time may be shared amongst the hospital and the outpatient practice. The desire for dedicated teamwork and communication amongst the physicians and staff is a must. The CNM and the physicians collaborate to provide safe, evidence-based, and personalized care for our patients.

RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Conducts complete history and physical examinations/health assessments of patients in an inpatient and outpatient setting.
  • Orders or performs appropriate laboratory diagnostic and other screening tests. Integrates data to determine diagnosis and therapeutic plan, including identification of any health risks.
  • Develops and implements treatment plan by prescribing/dispensing medications and/or injections in compliance with medical practice guidelines and state laws.
  • Oversees labor and delivery of vaginal births.
  • Conducts full antepartum and intrapartum management.
  • Supports postpartum care of patients.
  • Responsible for the management of the medically uncomplicated and low-risk patients throughout the maternity cycle.
  • Conducts and oversees uncomplicated gynecological care, including annual well-woman exams, birth control, and consultations.
  • Night and/or weekend back-up call may be required
  • May be required to remain on campus immediately before, during, and after severe weather and/or disasters.


QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Education
  • Master's Degree Nursing Required

Minimum Work Experience
  • 2 years Relevant experience in prenatal, intrapartum and post-partum care. Preferred

Licenses and Certifications
  • Advanced Practitice Registered Nurse Licensed State of Florida Upon Hire Required
  • BLS for Healthcare Providers (BLS) American Heart Association Upon Hire Required
  • Certified Nurse-Midwife (CNM_AMCB) Upon Hire Required

Required Skills, Knowledge and Abilities
  • Knowledge of advanced practice of nursing including anatomy and physiology, pathophysiology, pharmacology and therapeutics, basic nutrition, behavioral factors, psychosocial/family systems, diagnostic testing, interpretation of results and clinical decision making, alternative treatment modalities.
  • Using scientific rules and methods to solve problems.
  • Strong analytical and decision making skills.
  • Ability to accurately screen and triage acute patients
  • Skill in usage of medical diagnostic equipment, as well as working knowledge of instruments and supplies required to perform clinical procedures and physical examinations.


ABOUT US

Baptist Health Care is a not-for-profit health care system committed to improving the quality of life for people and communities in northwest Florida and south Alabama. The organization includesthree hospitals, four medical parks,Andrews Institute for Orthopaedic & Sports Medicine, and an extensive primary and specialty care provider network. With more than 4,000 team members, Baptist Health Care is one of the largest non-governmental employers in northwest Florida.

Baptist Health Care, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. BHC maintains and enforces a policy that prohibits discrimination against any workforce members or applicants for employment because of sex, race, age, color, disability, marital status, national origin, religion, genetic information, or other category protected by federal, state or local law.

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