Certified Nurse Midwife (50417)

Job DetailsJob Location: Valparaiso - Valparaiso, IN 46383Position Type: Full TimeEducation Level: Graduate DegreeTravel Percentage: NoneJob Shift: DayJob Category: Health CareAs a Certified Nurse Midwife or Women’s Health Nurse Practitioner, you will provide medical care and education to obstetrical patients, deliver babies, and assist in the maintenance of HealthLinc protocols as assigned. This position will work closely and will report to the Site Medical Director.

 

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:


Provides reproductive, obstetric and gynecologic care and treatment to female patients under supervision of obstetrician-gynecologist or family practitioner.
May deliver babies in a hospital, as part of an obstetric rotation.
Instructs patients in prenatal and postnatal health practices.
Participates in initial examination of OB patient and is assigned responsibility for care and treatment.
May conduct classes for groups of patients and families to provide information concerning pregnancy, childbirth, and family orientation.
May instruct in midwifery and women’s health within HealthLinc and provide training.
Participates in Peer Review and performance audits as assigned.
Assists in the development and maintenance of HCHC practice guidelines (protocols) as assigned.
Participates in the QA Committee as assigned.
Makes presentations in the community when requested.
Represents the provider staff at the HCHC Board or other local organizations if requested.
Teaches students as assigned.
Attends yearly continuing education meeting as required for mandatory certification.
Attends regional or national Community Health Center meetings as requested.
All HealthLinc staff is committed to engage in quality improvement initiatives that align with and support Patient-Centered Medical Home (PCMH).
Performs other duties as assigned.
QualificationsREQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Education/Training


Graduate of an accredited school of nursing and nurse midwife program or Women’s Health Nurse Practitioner program
Current Indiana registered nurse license
Certified as a Nurse Midwife or Nurse Practitioner by the state of Indiana
Prescriptive authority, DEA certification
Current CPR certification


Experience


At least one year of experience as a midwife or Women’s Health Nurse Practitioner


Skills/Job Requirement


Strong organizational and time management skills
Proven ability to work well in a team environment
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Ability to remain flexible and adaptable
Ability to follow HealthLinc policies and procedures


 

Technology Skills


Operate a multi-line phone system and other office equipment including printers, fax machines, etc.
Basic computer skills (Microsoft Office, EHR, online sources, etc.)