Certified Nurse Midwife - Women's Care- Charlotte, NC

Department:

02250 GCMG CMC Inpatient Midwives: CMC Main 1000 Blythe Blvd Charlotte NC - Obstetrics/Gynecology

Status:

Full time

Benefits Eligible:

Yes

Hours Per Week:

40

Schedule Details/Additional Information:

Varies

Job Summary

Functions independently in an inpatient care setting, clinic or office setting in collaboration with a supervising physician. Provides care for caring for laboring patients, and may include providing obstetrical and gynecological care in the clinic or office setting.

Essential Functions

• Assesses health status utilizing advanced physical examination and medical history skills, and designs individualized health care management plans in collaboration with other health professionals.
• Manages health care within protocols mutually agreed upon by physician and team members.
• Identifies abnormal findings early and initiates appropriate intervention.
• Assesses and provides support for the cultural, psychosocial, language and physically challenged needs of the family unit.
• Provides health care management, functioning within the guidelines of the Nursing Practice Act, the Medical Practice Act, other regulatory agencies.
• Serves as a role model/clinical resource in all aspects of job performance and human relation's skills.
• Demonstrates appropriate critical thinking, interpersonal skills, find the ability to prioritize and concentrate.
• Assesses own practice needs, as well as those of the other members of the health care team, and develops methods to meet those needs.
• Participates on committees and in research as appropriate.

Physical Requirements
Work requires walking, standing, sitting, lifting, reaching, bending, stooping, pushing and pulling. Must be able to lift and support the weight of 35 pounds in handling patients, medical equipment, and supplies. Must speak English fluently and in understandable terms. Must possess intact sense of sight, hearing, smell, touch, and finger dexterity. Must have the ability to react and perform in stressful situations.

Education, Experience and Certifications

Completion of a MSN and graduate level Certified Nurse Midwife Program required. License to practice as a Registered Nurse required. Certified by the American Midwifery Certification Board and approved to practice as a Nurse Midwife in the state one works required. BLS required per policy guidelines.3 years experience in labor and delivery preferred.

Advocate Health Women's Care boasts one of the nation's largest OB/GYN teams, with board –certified specialists covering all aspects of women's health, is home to one of the most expansive OB/GYN teams in the nation. Working here presents an excellent opportunity to collaborate with a dedicated team of Certified Nurse Midwives. Advocate Health is a leading community-focused academic healthcare system serving North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, and the Midwest. When you join Advocate Health you will be welcomed into an inclusive culture that celebrates and respects the contributions a diverse team can make together. Practice where your voice is valued, your passion for advancing healthcare is rewarded, and you get the resources and support you need to thrive personally and professionally.

Opportunity Highlights

This CNM position is located at Charlotte OB/GYN. It is a full scope midwifery position working in labor and delivery (inpatient) and office setting (ambulatory). The CNM functions independently while collaborating with the supervising physicians. We provide care for all women with obstetrical and gynecologic needs.

This position includes one 24-hour call shift and 2 office days per week. The CNM team works very closely together and covers call/office when emergent issues arise. Overtime opportunities are also available. We have a very competitive salary, benefit package and bonuses.

We are a large busy group of 15 physicians and 7 CNMs. Looking to add an 8th CNM. Charlotte OB/GYN has 5 offices in various locations in Charlotte. The practice delivers over 2000 babies per year with the CNM group delivering their own patients which averages 600-700 births. We first assist with C-sections, perform OB triage, and postpartum rounds

Essential Functions

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