What are the responsibilities and job description for the Certified Nurse Midwife (CNM) position at Ocean Health Initiatives?
The Women’s Health Department at Ocean Health Initiatives is actively recruiting highly skilled providers to fill a host of vacant roles at the organization, including the Director of OB/GYN services, CNMs, and Women’s Health NPs, as detailed below. Since its inception, OHI has sought to cultivate a culture that emphasizes and celebrates diversity, respect, and service. And over the years, OHI has been delivering on these principles for its employees whilst continuing to abide by its mission of providing access to the highest quality healthcare for underserved patient populations. As an OHI employee, you will be aiding in this mission to make our community a better, healthier place.
As a member of our Women’s Health Department, you will not only be a key figure in the lives of the women you treat, but you will also be building a crucial foundation for the healthy lives of their children. At OHI, we highly respect the sanctity of the work of our providers, and we strive to ensure that their needs are met just as much as their patients’ needs are met. As such, the organization has instituted several employee programs such as the HRSA Loan Forgiveness Program to help alleviate our providers’ student loan debt and the Provider Wellness Initiative to prioritize our providers’ mental and physical health. Additionally, OHI’s comprehensive provider benefits include productivity bonuses, health insurance benefits, continuing medical education, and generous paid time off. OHI believes that a healthy work/life balance is essential to ensuring that providers have the physical and mental wherewithal to provide exceptional patient care.
We are looking forward to having you join the OHI family as we work together to make our community happier and healthier.
Are you comfortable with in office visits only? There will be no hospital visits or deliveries.
Position Summary:
Reporting to the Chief Medical Officer (CMO), the Certified Nurse Midwife in collaboration with Ocean Health Initiatives, Inc. (OHI), staff physicians, will provide primary care services to the patients of OHI that is consistent with established policies, procedures and protocols, the Joint Commission policies and procedures, OSHA standards, and other safety and health related codes and laws.
Responsibilities:
- Performs complete health examination of perinatal, prenatal, and postpartum patients, including health history and physical examination, in accordance with protocols established by the Chief Medical Officer or designee.
- Provides direct care for women in labor, including management of normal delivery.
- Provides health instruction for women in all stages of life cycle.
- Provides health examinations of inter-partum patients, especially those seeking advice concerning family planning and gynecological issues.
- Provides patient/family education, health counseling, and health advocacy services to patients, their families and significant other.
- Works collaboratively with physicians, nurses, social workers, and other members of the multidisciplinary health care team to establish patient care programs and policies.
- Participates in OB/GYN call schedule as directed.
- Orders appropriate laboratory studies and referrals, interprets the results of laboratory tests and follow-up of abnormal lab reports.
- Orders treatment in keeping with protocols established by the American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology (ACOG) and OHI approved guidelines.
- Provides direction and supervision to the ancillary clinical OB/GYN staff.
- Carries out administrative activities in the Obstetrics and Gynecology department as directed by the CMO or designee.
- Prepares reports of activities of the Obstetrics and Gynecology section as directed by the CMO or designee.
- Carries out additional duties including research projects, and community health education, as assigned by the CMO or designee.
- Is responsible for the proper interpretation and execution of clinician orders.
- Prepare OB/GYN paperwork, having knowledge of all forms pertinent to the EMR System.
- Verify pregnancy tests and perform routine prenatal screenings.
- Responsible to supervise patients and staff during an emergent OB/GYN situation until appropriate emergency medical assistance arrives.
- Responsible to pursue necessary educational requirements to maintain license.
- Instruct patients on all aspects of inter-partum care including but not limited to medication, treatments, procedures, pre-term labor, etc.
- Provides leadership role in clinical collaboration committees as it relates to the day-to-day patient care model. Demonstrates professional and leadership qualities to facilitate a cohesive and productive team.
- Protects patient privacy and maintain accurate medical records.
- Must be capable to perform and analysis routine in-office testing.
- Participates in and supports accreditation, compliance, and regulatory activities of OHI.
- Provides telephone triage and consultation to patients.
- Completes all mandatory in-services.
- Adheres to Corporate Compliance policies.
- Is highly accountable for one's own productivity. In order to maintain transparency, all projects must be represented clearly on a project board in Monday.com. You are responsible for ensuring the board is always updated and accurate and that information is accessible to those that need it.
Education/Experience/Licensure:
- Master’ Degree in Nursing from an accredited School of Nursing is required.
- Three to five years’ experience at RN level in medical center, private practice or long-term care setting is preferred.
- Active State of New Jersey RN and Advanced Practice Nurse License are required.
- Active State of New Jersey CDS and DEA License to prescribe and maintain controlled substances are required.
- Certification by the New Jersey State Board of Nursing as an Advanced Practice Nurse is required.
- BLS for providers through the American Heart Association certification is required.
Benefits:
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Holidays (9)
- Health Insurance
- Dental Benefits
- 401(k) match
- Group Term Life Insurance
- Flexible Spending Account
Pre-Employment Requirements:
- Physical
- Criminal Background Checks
- Drug Screening
- Tuberculosis Screening
