Fairfield, CA, United States

Certified Nurse Midwife

 Job Description:

Healthcare Talent Support is a nationwide healthcare recruitment company. We are actively seeking a Certified Nurse Midwife for a long term opportunity in Fairfield, CA.

Summary:

Do you have a passion for delivering top-tier midwifery care to our nation's Military and their loved ones? As a valuable member of our team, you'll play a crucial role in providing support and exceptional midwifery care to those who serve our country and their families.

Status: W2

Benefits: PTO, 11 paid holidays, health insurance, dental insurance, 401k

Schedule:

  • Monday: 7:30am - 4:30pm (clinic)

  • Tuesday: 7:00am - 5:00pm (L&D call shift)

  • Wednesday: 7:30am - 4:30pm (clinic)

  • Thursday: 7:30am - 3:30pm (clinic)

  • Friday: 7:30 - 3:30pm (clinic)

  • On call schedule: One to two Saturdays per month: 7:00am - 7:00pm


About the facility:

  • Practice has 3 midwives and 2 WHNPs

  • 20-30 deliveries a month

  • Patients are shared between midwives and physicians in the clinic

  • Primary duties include first trimester ultrasounds, group prenatal care, cesarean first assist, Nexplanon insertion training.

  • CNMs train residents and PA students


About the opportunity:

  • Consults with the on-call physician and co-manages high risk patients as appropriate.

  • Manage antepartum, intrapartum and postpartum care of low-risk obstetrical patients.

  • Performs first assist duties during cesarean deliveries.

  • Performs rounds on all assigned inpatients at least once daily.

  • Institutes lifesaving emergency measures pending obstetricians and pediatricians arrival.

  • Documents patient care in accordance with established unit/MTF procedures.

  • Documents all admissions and discharge summaries in accordance with established MTF procedures.

  • Renders comprehensive care to women from menarche through menopause; plans and manages prenatal, postpartum, well woman gynecological, family planning and pre conceptual care.

  • Performs first trimester ultrasound evaluations for pregnancy dating and limited third trimester ultrasound for amniotic fluid assessment, fetal presentation, cardiac activity verification and placental location.

  • Requests diagnostic tests as clinically indicated; analyzes and interprets laboratory and radiological reports.

  • Prescribes medications, as required, in accordance with privileges and MTF rules and regulations.

  • Consults with OB/GYN physicians and other specialists as appropriate for complex cases.

  • Refers to specialty care as appropriate.

  • Documents pertinent patient information, assessment, and plan in the chart electronically as required by established procedures, Federal Law, or Air Force Instructions.

  • Facilitates postpartum patients optimum physical and psychological transition to parenthood.

  • Counsels parents on normal growth and development of infant.

  • Provides guidance and encourages acceptable health practices.

  • Manages gynecological conditions and performs annual health screening examinations. Orders and evaluates tests to detect disease processes.

  • Provides family planning counseling and various methods of birth control.

  • Reviews and documents telephone consults regularly in accordance with established unit procedures.

  • Attends and participates in high-risk obstetric and quality meetings.

  • Collaborates with health care team members to improve patient care delivery.

  • Performs all care IAW individual privileges that are awarded by the Medical Treatment Facility credentials committee.

  • Participates in peer review activities.


Requirements:

  • Master's degree in nursing.

  • Education: Graduate from a certified nurse midwife education program accredited by the American College of Nurse Midwives.

  • Any active state RN and Nurse Midwife licenses

  • Certified by the American Midwifery Certification Board. 

  • Current Basic  Life Support (BLS and Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certifications

  • Fetal Heart Monitoring, Intermediate or Higher ( from AWHONN) 

  • Advanced Life Support in Obstetrics (from AAFP) OR Emergencies in Clinical Obstetrics (from ACOG)

  • Must have at least 24 months experience working/performing as Certified Nurse Midwife within the last 48 months