The CNM reports to the Director of Maternal Child Health in conjunction with the Chief Nursing Officer and the Vice President of Medical Affairs. * The CNM practices under the rules and regulations of the North Carolina Board of Nursing and the NC Midwifery Joint Committee Medical Board. * The CNM will maintain a collaborative provider agreement with collaborating provider as required by practice guidelines. * DEFINITION OF POSITION * The Inpatient Certified Nurse Midwife (CNM) will provide comprehensive healthcare to women admitted to Carteret Health Care during the antepartum, intrapartum and postpartum periods. The CNM will work collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team to manage and coordinate the care of women across the lifespan, including, but not limited to, well-woman, gynecological care, health education, family planning, management and delivery of low-risk pregnancies and newborn care. The CNM will assess, diagnose, treat, and educate patients and their families to ensure optimal patient outcomes. Antepartum Care * Conducts comprehensive assessments, including physical examinations, fetal monitoring and prenatal education, ordering relevant diagnostic tests and interpreting test results to formulate accurate diagnoses * Identifies and manages complications and risk factors during pregnancy, referring to obstetrician as necessary * Develops and formulates individualized plans of care * Provides counseling and education on prenatal health, nutrition, exercise, stress management and childbirth preparation * Documents all patient care provided according to organizational policies and standard of care agreement Labor and Delivery * Assists, manages and supports the labor and delivery process, providing support and guidance to the mother, interpreting fetal heart rate patterns and responding to emergencies * Monitors the progress of labor and fetal well-being, utilizing appropriate pain management techniques, including holistic methods, medications and epidurals * Performs deliveries, including vaginal deliveries and assisting with complicated deliveries as needed Postpartum Care * Monitors mothers and newborns in the immediate postpartum period, assessing for complications * Identifies and manages postpartum complications, coordinating care with other healthcare providers as needed * Supports breastfeeding and provides lactation counseling * Educates on postpartum recovery, infant care and family planning Patient Advocacy and Education * Provides guidance, education, emotional support and counseling to patients and families throughout all stages of care, to include prenatal, intrapartum, postpartum, newborn and interconception care * Advocates for the rights and preferences of mothers and families throughout the childbirth experience Documentation, Communication and Collaboration * Maintains accurate and detailed medical records of all patient interactions and interventions, adhering to hospital policies, protocols and legal requirements * Collaborates effectively with obstetricians, pediatricians, nurses and other healthcare professionals to coordinate care and ensure comprehensive treatment plans, referring as necessary * Establishes and maintains a professional working relationship with all members of the healthcare team, serving as a role model to staff * Utilizes effective communication skills with patients, families, visitors and all members of the healthcare team * QUALIFICATIONS * Professional * Master's or Post-Graduate degree in Nursing Midwifery * Board certification as a Certified Nurse Midwife (CNM) through the American Midwifery Certification Board preferred * State licensure as an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) with prescriptive authority * Prior experience in midwifery or obstetrics, preferably in an inpatient hospital setting * Strong clinical and critical thinking skills * Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities * Ability to work collaboratively in a team-based healthcare environment * Commitment to delivering high-quality, compassionate, and family-centered care to patients * Stays current with advancements in midwifery and maternal healthcare through continuing education and professional development * Participates in training and mentoring of new staff and students, assisting with class development as appropriate * Participates in departmental meetings, case reviews, quality improvement initiatives, simulations and education (surfactant, STABLE and labor support classes

Pay

Average North Carolina Staff Position Pay

$29.75/hour

The average salary for a Med Surg is 49% lower than the US average of $44.

Estimate based on Bureau of Labor Statistics data.

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Registered Nurse (RN) - Med Surg
Carteret General Hospital
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