Officer - Clinical Coordinator III​/Certified Midwife

Variable Hours Officer - Clinical Coordinator III / Certified Midwife

Position Summary:

We are recruiting an energetic and empathetic Variable Hours Officer / Clinical Coordinator III - Certified Midwife to join our team to provide care to patients on the OB/GYN inpatient service at the Allen Pavilion. The Clinical Coordinator III - Certified Midwife reports administratively to the Division Administrator and clinically to the Collaborating Physician. The Midwife will work under the supervision of the attending physicians to provide full-scope management of care to obstetric patients.

• Patient Care Management and Documentation: participate as a member of the healthcare team and interdisciplinary committees to improve patient care and meet patient needs; obtain and document subjective history; conduct relevant physical exams; identify diagnostic impressions; write prescriptions as allowed by law; formulate goal-directed plans including health maintenance and interventions; assess patient response to treatment; provide health teaching; consult or refer for subspecialty care as appropriate and document follow-up.
• Direct Patient Care: provide full-scope care to patients in the triage unit, on L&D, and on the PP unit; advise the department within the scope of the advanced nursing practice and NYS practice act; demonstrate clinical decision-making in nurse midwifery care; promote patient satisfaction.
• Quality Assurance: conduct reviews of patient records and engage in ongoing peer review, utilization review, competency evaluations, and Medical Board reviews.
• Patient Safety: administer care in accordance with safety, environmental, and infectious control principles; practice per collaborative agreements to include ordering and administering medications, IV fluids, and blood products.
• Patient Rights: awareness of patient rights and responsibilities; understand referral mechanisms and hospital policies on supportive devices.
• Education:
  
  serve as a resource and participate in staff development; provide patient education and counseling; serve as clinical preceptor for students.
• Research Studies: participate in quality improvement activities and approved research protocols; evaluate and implement relevant findings.
• Coordination/
  
  Collaboration:
  
  collaborate with nursing staff, medical staff, and other providers; work with the interdisciplinary team to achieve health goals; collaborate with hospital administration on community services.
• Other Duties: treat all customers with courtesy and respect; promote a safe, therapeutic environment; acknowledge cultural differences; participate in staff meetings and committees; serve as a professional role model; perform other duties as assigned.

Note:

This position includes inpatient coverage Monday through Sunday (12.5 hours per shift) with day and evening shifts and weekend coverage.

• Master’s degree in a health-related field with certification as a Midwife from an approved program, OR a Master of Science in Nursing with certification as a Midwife from an approved program; plus three years of related experience.
• Current New York State Midwifery License.
• Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills to direct work and collaborate with patients and co-workers.
• Must maintain license throughout employment.
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and professional demeanor; ability to work independently.
• Excellent verbal and written communication, observation, and listening skills.

• 5 years of related experience in OBGYN.
• Computer proficiency with the ability to quickly learn new applications.

The Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology is committed to building a multicultural faculty and staff and encourages applications from underrepresented backgrounds. Equal Opportunity Employer / Disability / Veteran. Columbia University is committed to hiring qualified local residents.