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Nurse Midwife

Nurse Midwife

CompanyAcuity International
LocationGalveston, TX, USA, Houston, TX, USA, El Paso, TX, USA, Gadsden, AL, USA, San Francisco, CA, USA, Las Cruces, NM, USA, Los Angeles, CA, USA, Cherryvale, KS, USA, Colorado Springs, CO, USA, Albuquerque, NM, USA, Silver Peak, NV, USA, San Clemente, CA, USA, Chicago, IL, USA, Fallon, NV, USA, Yuma, AZ, USA, San Antonio, TX, USA, St. Louis, MO, USA, Sacramento, CA, USA, San Bernardino, CA, USA, Los Alamos, NM, USA, Gilbert, AZ, USA, Lafayette, LA, USA, Oklahoma City, OK, USA, Baton Rouge, LA, USA, San Diego, CA, USA, Tucson, AZ, USA, Santa Clarita, CA, USA
Salary$Not Provided – $Not Provided
TypeFull-Time
DegreesMaster’s
Experience LevelSenior, Expert or higher

Requirements

  • Registered Nurse (RN) license
  • Master’s degree in Nurse Midwifery: from an accredited program
  • Certification as a Certified Nurse Midwife (CNM)
  • Maintain current certification in Basic Life Support (BLS), Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), and Pediatric Life Support (PALS)
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • Strong clinical judgment and decision-making abilities
  • Knowledge of midwifery practices, including normal and high-risk pregnancy management
  • Ability to provide patient education and support
  • Public Health clearance is required and the contractor shall submit immunization records and physical health certification with their proposal
  • Proficiency with computers and common office equipment, as well as with MS Office products required
  • Must be able to perform duties in a stressful and high paced environment
  • Ability to adapt to sudden changes and flexibility in work requirements to include potential shift changes based on operational needs and/or command priorities.

Responsibilities

  • Prenatal care: Conducting regular checkups, monitoring fetal development, performing tests like ultrasounds, and providing nutritional counseling throughout pregnancy.
  • Labor and delivery: Assisting women during labor, monitoring vital signs, managing complications, and delivering babies.
  • Postpartum care: Checking on the mother’s recovery after birth, providing breastfeeding support, and addressing any concerns.
  • Gynecological care: Performing well-woman exams, providing contraception counseling, and managing gynecological conditions.
  • Family planning education: Discussing reproductive health options, including contraception methods and preconception counseling.
  • Patient education: Providing information and support regarding pregnancy, childbirth, newborn care, and postpartum recovery.
  • Collaboration with other healthcare providers: Working closely with obstetricians, pediatricians, and other specialists to ensure optimal patient care. Collaborate with other medical and non-medical personnel
  • Keep up to date with current practices and innovations
  • Performs other duties as assigned in accordance with contract requirements.

Preferred Qualifications

    No preferred qualifications provided.