Job Summary:

The Certified Nurse Midwife position provides antepartum, intrapartum, postpartum, neonatal and intraconceptional care in accordance with written midwifery protocols, which have been approved by the institution s Medical Board, Mid-level Practitioner Section; Department of OB/GYN.There is opportunity for a faculty appointment at Rutgers.

Essential Functions:

• Assess the status of the patient, develop and implement a plan of care with the patient during the prenatal, intrapartal, postpartal, neonatal, and intraconceptional period.
• Establishes a complete data base concerning the patient through history taken, physical examinations, and appropriate laboratory data.
• Maintains the qualifications for full credentialing on the medical staff as a Certified Nurse Midwife, including participation in continuing Educational programs.
• Manages patient labor, including delivery of newborn, utilizing medication and performing procedures.
• Performs all other duties as assigned.
• Plans and provides health care for women.
• Provides contraceptive guidance.
• Provides immediate and follow-up care of the newborn infant, including ongoing assessment and follow-up with postpartum family.
• Provides patient education relevant to the obstetrical patient s health care.
• Seeks medical consultations for patients with deviations from standard guidelines; performs ongoing review of care, including evaluation, and documentation in the medical record.
• Works closely with nursing and attending staff and shall ensure a productive, cordial atmosphere conducive to quality patient care.

Job Requirements:

• Candidate must have L&D or Postpartum nursing experience.
• Current New Jersey licensure as a Certified Nurse Midwife required; current New Jersey licensure as a Registered Nurse required.
• BSN and MSN in nurse-midwifery from an accredited program required.
• BLS and NRP certifications required.
• Must meet all Medical Staff requirements for credentialing and being approved by Mid-level Practitioner Section Credentialing Committee.