Certified Nurse Midwife

Overview

The midwife is responsible for providing quality care to patients while under the supervision of a licensed physician.

• Practice medicine within the scope of license, training, and credentialing
• Practice medicine in accordance with current standards of care
• Practice medicine in accordance with the quality criteria adopted by the Medical Staff Bylaws
• Promote a safety-conscious workplace
• Evaluate and follow up with patients
• Complete patient charting and required paperwork in a timely manner
• Educate patients on reproductive health, preparation for parenthood, and antenatal care
• Perform patient vital signs and order diagnostic tests as needed
• Counsel expectant mothers on birthing plans, including hospital care, birthing centers, and other options
• Promote emotional care of mothers during birth
• Arrange prenatal planning and care for mothers
• Coach mothers through the birthing process
• Perform vaginal deliveries
• Tend to the health and well-being of both baby and mother
• Participate in the development and/or review of office policies and support the Practice Manager as needed
• Demonstrate the ability to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate individual patient care appropriate to the age of patients served, with a strong working knowledge of growth and development principles across the life span
• Attend required hospital-wide orientations, meetings, and in-services
• Demonstrate a commitment to flexible work scheduling when necessary to ensure patient care

• Minimum Required
  
  Education:
  
  Master’s degree from an accredited School of Nursing; graduate of a certified nurse midwife education program accredited by the American College of Nurse Midwives
• Experience:
  
  2+ years as a Certified Nurse Midwife (CNM) preferred

Applicant must possess a current, unrestricted license to work as a nurse in the Commonwealth of Virginia, AMCB certification, current DEA certification without restrictions, and BLS certification.