Certified Nurse Midwife (or Nurse Practitioner) for OB/GYN - Riverside OB/GYN Specialists Brentwood - Riverside Medical Group - Newport News, Virginia

As a provider with Riverside Health Medical Group, you would join a team of providers who are respected leaders and part of our collaborative care delivery team.  Our providers care for our patients as if they are those they love.  Our core values are built into our provider compact that outlines our dedication to our patients as our first priority.  Our providers encourage patient involvement, embrace change, and take ownership in the success of the team and the organization.  If that resonates with you, we would like to speak to you.

Riverside Medical Group is currently seeking a labor pool Certified Nurse Midwife, or Nurse Practitioner to join our team at Riverside OB/GYN Specialists Brentwood in Newport News, Virginia.

In this Role:

Hours are Monday-Friday, 8am-5pm.

At Riverside, we are driven by a mission to care for others as we would care for those we love. This makes us passionate about supporting our communities. Riverside women’s health providers are dedicated to our patient’s health. Our team of physicians and staff are focused on providing the best care possible to our patients. We are looking for an Advanced Practice Provider who embodies those qualities and more.

The perfect candidate for this position must be able to provide a comprehensive array of services for our patients including but not limiting those below:         

• General OB-GYN
• Pregnancy & Birth
• Gynecologic care and surgery
• Annual gyn exams
• Obstetrical care and surgery
• Breastfeeding support
• Contraception Counseling
• Hormone replacement therapy

• Menstrual cycle issues
• Provides patient care services as part of a healthcare team.
• Responsible for assessment, diagnosis, and implementation of treatment plans
• Consults with other members of the healthcare team when appropriate.
• Instructs patients and family members regarding treatment.
• Independently and in collaboration with physician(s) and interdisciplinary team members, provides comprehensive clinical and organizational direction and leadership to the healthcare provider team in the care of patients.
• Performs comprehensive history and physical assessment.
• Documents findings noting pertinent normal and abnormal findings.
• Orders and interprets the appropriate diagnostic labs and tests.
• Forms medical diagnoses based on history, assessment, and diagnostic findings.
• Develops, implements, and evaluates treatment plans.
• Prescribes and recommends pharmacological and non-pharmacological interventions.
• Initiates appropriate specialty consultations referrals when requisite.
• Initiates and evaluates clinical pathways and protocols.
• Collaborates with Attendings and/or Fellows regarding admissions and community transfers.
• Recognizes acute/emergent situations requiring immediate responsiveness and initiates life-saving interventions, alerting the interdisciplinary team members for assistance.
• Recognizes and incorporates age-specific requirements, communicates plan of care with patients and families.
• Advocates for patients and family members in educational needs, treatment options, participation in care and ethical issues and patient rights with recognition and consideration of the diverse needs of the individual/family
• Maintains confidentiality of patient information
• Demonstrates respect to all within the institution and community.
• Demonstrates leadership abilities in the development, mentorship, and empowerment of others within the healthcare community.
• Utilizes research and Evidence-Based practice in the delivery of patient care.
• Identifies needs, variations, and interventions to ensure and improve quality care.
• Maintains compliance and regulatory documentation for the purposes of administration and reimbursement.
• Provides directions and guidance to support personnel.
• Performs other related duties incidental to the work described herein.
• Fast paced, long hours, ability to deliver results.
• Participates in appropriate continuing medical education.
• Attends clinic/office meetings and daily safety huddles when possible.

Experience

Relevant experience as Nurse Midwife (Preferred)

Education:

Masters Degree, Nursing (Required)

Nurse Practitioner- Masters in Nursing

Nurse Practitioner License 

Nurse Practitioner certification

Required:

Registered Nurse (RN) - Virginia Department of Health Professions (Required)

Board Certified Midwife (Required)

Meet comprehensive and professional standards. 

Have a current, valid state of Virginia medical license or be eligible fo