Department
About the Department
Job Summary
Responsibilities
Will be responsible for the assessment, plan, implementation and evaluation of nurse midwifery care delivered to antepartum, intrapartum and postpartum, and newborn patients.
The CNM performs physical exams, collects and documents data, manages labor and spontaneous delivery, conducts diagnostic and therapeutic procedures, orders and schedules laboratory studies and professional consultations, and prescribes appropriate interventions and medications.
Oversight of many quality and safety projects on Labor and Delivery.
Responsible for all phases of assigned projects including assigning individual responsibilities, coordinating activities of project team, identifying appropriate resources needed, and developing schedules to ensure timely completion of project Conducts project meetings and is responsible for project tracking and analysis. Ensures adherence to quality standards and reviews project deliverables.
Collaborates with and acts as liaison among the nurse, patient, family, physician, and community resources for coordination of patient care.
Selects appropriate communications approach to achieve desired outcomes of patient care.
Actively pursues required knowledge and skills for professional development.
Identifies and participates in quality assurance issues on the unit.
May participate in health education in the community; may participate in basic science and clinical research projects conducted by supervising physician; may prepare statistical reports and analyses setting forth progress, adverse trends and appropriate recommendations or conclusions; acts as a resource for clinical skills to staff on or off the unit.
Participates in teaching students and residents in techniques and procedures which are unique to specific clinical setting.
Designs patient education programs that include information required to make informed health care and treatment decisions.
Evaluates goals and outcomes taking into account the benefit-versus-burden, safety, quality, and cost-effectiveness for the patient, family and the organization.
Develops diagnostic strategies and therapeutic interventions needed to achieve the goals and outcomes of the patient’s plan of care.
Has a deep understanding and response to adverse drug reactions, with special attention to vulnerable populations such as infants, children, pregnant and lactating women, or older adults. Develops and coordinates APP training and professional development activities.
Performs other related work as needed.
Minimum Qualifications
Education:
Minimum requirements include a college or university degree from an accredited school/college.---
Work Experience:
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Certifications:
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Preferred Qualifications
Education:
Graduate of a midwifery educational program approved by the American College of Nurse Midwives.
Experience:
2+ years of full-scope CNM experience strongly preferred.
Experience with advanced knowledge of prenatal case, outpatient clinics, labor and delivery, postpartum care and obstetrical ultrasound.
3+ years’ experience as an RN/APN or CNM in higher acuity Labor & Delivery settings.
Licenses and Certifications:
Current IL RN/APN and CNM license, Basic Life Support and Neonatal Resuscitation Program certificates.
Certified by the American Midwifery Certification Board (AMCB).
Preferred Competencies
Organization.
Problem-solving.
Collaboration.
Attention to detail.
Project management skills.
Application Documents
Resume (required)
Cover Letter (required)
When applying, the document(s) MUST be uploaded via the My Experience page, in the section titled Application Documents of the application.
Job Family
Role Impact
FLSA Status
Pay Frequency
Scheduled Weekly Hours
Benefits Eligible
Drug Test Required
Health Screen Required
Motor Vehicle Record Inquiry Required
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