Certified Nurse Midwife Full Time
Location: Whittier
Posted on: June 23, 2025
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Job Description:
If you are interested, please apply online and send your resume
yadeleon@mlkch.org. POSITION SUMMARY Under the direction of the
supervising OB/GYN attending physician, this position performs
assigned functions for continuity of patient care and efficient
patient flow. Need to maintain a high quality of patient care. The
Certified Nurse-Midwife provides primary women's health care
focusing on pregnancy, childbirth, and the postpartum period, care
of the newborn and the family planning and gynecological needs of
women. The nurse-midwife exercises a high level of independent
judgment in managing patient care assessing risk status. The
Certified Nurse-Midwife practices within a health care system that
provides for physician consultation, collaborative management and
referral as indicated by the health status of the patient. The
nurse-midwife is responsible for providing full-scope care, which
includes twenty-four hour in-house coverage. The nurse-midwife is
administratively accountable to the Vice President of Medical
Affairs and is clinically accountable to the supervising OB/GYN
attending physician, Labor and Delivery Service Medical Director
and lead Certified Nurse Midwife ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND
RESPONSIBILITIES Demonstrates obstetrical and gynecological
theoretical knowledge, hand skills; follow clinical guidelines,
policies and procedures. Provides inpatient care in the hospital
setting to women including timely ordering and accurate evaluation
of diagnostic tests and management of minor complications.
Identifies factors that indicate deviations from normal and
provides follow-up services according to the standards delineated
in the Nurse-Midwifery Scope of Practice. Performs a comprehensive
history and physical exam in an accurate and timely manner.
Develops and implements a plan of care with the patient which is
consistent with the clinical objectives of the multi-disciplinary
obstetrical team in consultation with OB/GYN attending physician
Provides in-patient obstetrical care for essentially healthy woman
including OB triage, labor management, delivery of the infant,
repair of lacerations/episiotomies, management of the immediate
postpartum period, management of minor complications in
consultation with OB/GYN attending physician. Prescribes
appropriate treatments and medications from an approved formulary
for the management of a client's contraceptive needs and/or for
specific medical problems. Identifies deviations from normal and
consults, co-manages or refers as appropriate. Provides limited
obstetric ultrasound as indicated and according to established
clinical guidelines. Provides individualized client teaching and
counseling utilizing the nurse-midwifery philosophy, as
appropriate. Participates in a continuous, collaborative peer
review process and in audits to conform to regulatory standards.
Performs other duties as assigned. POSITION REQUIREMENTS A.
Education Master's degree or higher in related field Graduate of an
accredited school/university of nurse-midwifery preferred B.
Qualifications/Experience Three (3) years' experience preferred.
Internships with a minimum of 40 births in acute care setting
within the last 2 years will be considered. Subject to
credentialing process validation. C. Special Skills/Knowledge
Current licensure in the state of California (RN and CNM).
Certification by the American College of Nurse-Midwives (ACNM) or
the ACNM Certification Council. Current furnishing number and DEA
license. Current certification in BLS (Basic Life Support). Current
certification in Neonatal Resuscitation is preferred. Certification
in Limited OB ultrasound is preferred LI-YD1 MLKCH Video
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