Certified Nurse Midwife
Company: Kaiser
Location: Fresno
Posted on: May 3, 2024
Job Description:
Job Summary: Independently manages the care of low-risk women
during antepartum, intrapartum and postpartum periods. Co-manages
higher risk patients when determined appropriate by CNM and MD.
Provides standard maternity care and counseling to women, adhering
to the standards of the American College of Nurse Midwives,
procedures and instructions regulated by the State Nurse Practice
Act and The Permanente Medical Group. Essential
Responsibilities:
- ANTEPARTUM Evaluates patients general and obstetrical health
status Determines pregnancy status, duration of gestation,
presentation, and position of fetus, fetal heart rate, and
determines whether all statistics are within normal limits. Obtains
an accurate medical, obstetrical, gynecological and social history
and an account of the course of the present pregnancy. Observes
signs of the members general and obstetrical health status.
Performs all appropriate physical examinations appropriate to CNM
care needed, including the pap smear, breast examination, and
pelvic examination. Records all findings of examinations, histories
and significant observations on patients chart. Consults with
appropriate MD regarding any abnormal findings. Orders appropriate
lab and medical imaging studies as needed. Institutes preventative
measures and detects abnormal conditions. Obtains consultation and
assistance from ancillary services as needed. Teaches, counsels,
and guides individual members regarding their individual health
care. Teaches antepartum classes as needed in individual
facilities. Evaluates maternal general health status and well
being.
- INTRAPARTUM Performs medical screening exam to diagnose labor.
Independently manages the care of low risk women during labor and
delivery, under the supervision of a physician. Co-manages higher
risk patients when determined appropriate by CNM and MD. Performs
facility specific standardized procedures. Evaluates patient for
appropriate pain management. Includes requesting epidural for women
in labor.
- POSTPARTUM Provides health supervision, care, teaches family
planning, and prescribes contraception to women during the
postpartum period.
- Kaiser Permanente conducts compensation reviews of positions on
a routine basis. At any time, Kaiser Permanente reserves the right
to reevaluate and change job descriptions, or to change such
positions from salaried to hourly pay status. Such changes are
generally implemented only after notice is given to affected
employees. Basic Qualifications: Experience
- N/A Education
- Graduate of an accredited school of nursing. License,
Certification, Registration
- Certified Nurse Midwife (California) required at hire
- Registered Nurse License (California) required at hire
- National Provider Identifier required at hire
- Basic Life Support required at hire
- Drug Enforcement Administration Registration within 12 months
of hire
- Nurse Midwife National Certification required at hire from
American Midwifery Certification Board Additional Requirements:
- Must be able to work in a Labor/Management Partnership
environment. Preferred Qualifications:
- Three (3) years of experience as a C.N.M. with in the last
three (3) years preferred.
- Current and valid California Nurse-Midwife furnishing
certification (including any needed education in pharmacy) and
didactic education and supervised clinical experience in third
trimester limited obstetric ultrasound preferred OR to be obtained
at midwifes expense within one year of hire.PrimaryLocation :
California,Fresno,Fresno Medical Offices B - PalmHoursPerWeek :
24Shift : VariableWorkdays : Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun
Working days vary.WorkingHoursStart : 09:00 PMWorkingHoursEnd :
09:00 AMJob Schedule : Part-timeJob Type : StandardEmployee Status
: RegularEmployee Group/Union Affiliation : NUE-NCAL-09 NUE Non
Union EmployeeJob Level : Individual ContributorJob Category :
Nursing Licensed & Nurse PractitionersDepartment : Fresno Sequoia
Hospital - Obstetrics/Gynecology - 0206Travel : NoKaiser Permanente
is an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse and
inclusive workforce. Applicants will receive consideration for
employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including
pregnancy), age, sexual orientation, national origin, marital
status, parental status, ancestry, disability, gender identity,
veteran status, genetic information, other distinguishing
characteristics of diversity and inclusion, or any other protected
status.
Keywords: Kaiser, Porterville , Certified Nurse Midwife, Healthcare , Fresno, California
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