CNM Role at Mount St. Mary's Hospital, Lewiston, NY

Shift: Days and Evenings with Call Weekend and Holiday Rotation

Hours: Clinic Hours 8:30am-5:00pm

The Certified Nurse Midwife (CNM) functions within the organized healthcare system as defined by the American College of Nurse Midwives core competencies of Basic Midwifery Practice and the Standards for the Practice of Nurse Midwifery. The CNM collaborates with the multidisciplinary healthcare team to provide comprehensive care to the pregnant and laboring woman. The CNM uses the processes of assessment, diagnosis, management and evaluation to provide care that integrates the psychosocial and physical needs of women. The CNM obtains history and performs physical examination to evaluate and coordinate patient care at the OB-GYN outpatient clinic, in addition, to providing care in labor and delivery. Along with physicians, nurses and other members of the healthcare team, the CNM strives to ensure the provision of quality patient care leading to optimal outcomes. The CNM works in collaboration with the OB/GYN Department Chairman, attending physicians, and OBGYN Clinic Office Manager(s).

EDUCATION

Possess a license to practice as a Registered Professional Nurse in New York State preferred

Current licensure as a Certified Nurse Midwife or Licensed Midwife required

Graduate of an accredited Nursing program or Masters Level Nurse Midwife program required.

Meets credentialing requirements as appropriate through the Medical Staff office required.

BLS certification required

NRP certification required

Electronic Fetal Monitor (EFM) Certification within one year of date of hire required. To be monitored by Department for compliance

EXPERIENCE

Nurse Midwife experience preferred

KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY

Ability to perform accurate history & physical exams

Accurate interpretation of electronic fetal heart rate monitor.

Strong written and Verbal communication skills

Ability to function in stressful situations

Good computer skills

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $50.82 - $76.22 per hour

Benefits:

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Paid time off

Retirement plan

Vision insurance

Medical Specialty:

Labor & Delivery

Ob/Gyn

Shift:

Rotating shift

Permanent