Job Details

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 toour 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

• 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

• 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.

• 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