Chief Midwife / Director of OB /GYN

JOB SUMMARY: The Chief Midwife is responsible for the obstetrical and gynecological clinical care of patients and overseeing the effectiveness of the OB/GYN Department, and functions as the lead provider. The Chief Midwife is also responsible for overseeing the proctoring of newly qualified midwives and form labor and labor and delivery supervision at the Medical Center during on call duties and hospital follow up of patients as assigned. The Chief Midwife completes an accurate, legible, orderly chart entry at each contact with a patient at the Health Center and participates in QA activities.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS and PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES:

* Diagnosis and treatment plans. Accurate chart documentation. Preventive medicine schedules. PROPAS flow sheet completion.
* Labor and delivery, attending rounds.
* Attend and participate in conferences, meetings, workshops and seminars related to clinical matters.
* Provide comprehensive healthcare to patients through assessment, diagnosis, management and evaluation of care, inclusive of the Collaborative Practice Agreement.
* Consult with other members of the healthcare team to coordinate care and/or make referrals to other members of the healthcare team.
* Provide professional program direction for the entire staff in collaboration with the Clinical Chief, Chief Medical Officer, Nurse Manager including but not limited to staff meetings and in service education.
* Assist in the development of clinical programs, treatment protocols and departmental policies and the implementation for such in order to enhance standardized methods of performing medical and nursing procedures.
* Must satisfactorily maintain all terms and conditions of the Advanced Nurse Practitioner Collaborative Agreement as required by the State of New Jersey.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

Education Required

* Masters prepared graduate from an accredited College or University is required but is not mandatory. Graduate of a certified US Nurse Midwifery school.

License, Certificate, Registration

* RN License in State of NJ, CNM License in State of NJ, Valid certification from nationwide certifying board. BLS w/CPR Certification from American Heart Association. Must have prescriptive authority.

Previous Work Experience

* Minimum of 5 years Nursing experience with 2 years in ambulatory care/and or similar environment.

Special Skills or Knowledge

* Ability to make sound decisions and to establish and maintain effective working relationship with staff associates and the general public.

_Neighborhood Health Services Corporation is an equal opportunity employer._

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

* 401(k)
* Dental insurance
* Flexible spending account
* Health insurance
* Life insurance
* Malpractice insurance
* Paid time off
* Vision insurance

Medical specialties:

* Ob/Gyn

Shift:

* 8 hour shift

Weekly schedule:

* Monday to Friday

Work setting:

* Medical office
* Outpatient

Education:

* Master’s (Preferred)

Experience:

* Nursing Experience with Ambulatory care: 5 years (Preferred)
* Midwife Supervisory: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

* BLS Certification (Preferred)
* RN License (Preferred)
* Certified Nurse-Midwife License (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Work Schedule:

Weekdays (8-5)

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