Certified Nurse Midwife (CNM)
Company: Kaiser Permanente -Mid-Atlantic Permanente Medical
Location: Silver Spring
Posted on: September 21, 2023
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Job Description:
The Mid-Atlantic Permanente Medical Group (MAPMG) proudly
provides the highest quality integrated care for over 800,000
members in Virginia, Maryland, and the District of Columbia. MAPMG
is seeking to hire a full-time Certified Nurse Midwife to join our
practice at Kaiser Permanente West Hyattsville Medical Center and
Holy Cross Hospital in Silver Spring, Maryland.
In collaboration with the Kaiser Foundation Health Plan of the
Mid-Atlantic States, we provide high-quality, patient-centered
health care. Through this partnership, our clinicians are part of
an industry-leading health care delivery model, having access to
advanced technological tools and receiving comprehensive practice
support. Our members have easy access to specialists and medical
records, thus allowing you to treat the whole patient.
Responsibilities:
* Performs medical screening exams to diagnose labor and evaluate
for pregnancy complications
* Reviews patient history, documents evaluations, orders lab and
imaging studies as needed
* Obtains consultation with appropriate physician as indicated
* Follows facility specific standardized procedures
* Evaluates patient for appropriate pain management including
requests for epidurals
* Teaches, counsels and guides women regarding their individual
health care and encourages them to be involved. Teaches classes as
needed. Emphasizes active patient participation, clear
communication between the provider and the patient, and promotes an
individualized health care experience
* Serves as an OB/GYN team member: Works closely with physicians
and staff to ensure healthy pregnancies and deliveries. Provides
emotional and social support, which can reduce the length of labor,
the need for pain medication, and need for cesarean delivery
* Conducts postpartum rounds including contraception counseling,
prescribing and discharge planning/education
* Performs other duties as assigned including circumcisions and
surgical first assistance for cesarean deliveries after appropriate
training/competency has been demonstrated
What You Can Expect:
* Join a team of providers attending 170-185 births per month with
an 18-20% C-section rate.
* Full-Scope Midwifery practice including antepartum, intrapartum,
postpartum, and gynecological care.
* The opportunity to work collaboratively with our outstanding
supportive physicians.
* Flexible scheduling options are available. This includes the
option to work either a 32 or 40 hours per week position, which is
equivalent to a 0.8 or 1.0 FTE respectively.
* The 0.8 FTE schedule entails two 12-hour shifts at the hospital
and one 8-hour shift at the medical center.
* The 1.0 FTE schedule entails two 12-hour shifts at the hospital
two 8-hour shifts at the medical center.
MAPMG Clinicians:
* Practice patient-centered, culturally competent medical care
* Communicate thoughtfully (listen, educate, advocate)
* Lead with integrity
* Value teamwork
* Are transparent and honest
* Go "above and beyond" for their patients
Qualifications:
* An MSN (Master of Science in Nursing) or equivalent is required
for the position
* Minimum 3 years of experience in a full scope midwifery practice,
including antepartum, intrapartum, postpartum, and gynecological
care
* As a condition of employment, all clinicians and employees are
required to verify COVID-19 vaccination status
* Board certified by American Midwifery Certification Board (AMCB)
is required
* Current Registered Nurse (RN) licenses in Maryland, Washington
DC, and Virginia
* BLS certification by the American Heart Association and Neonatal
Resuscitation Program (NRP) is required
* Certification in Electronic Fetal Monitoring (C-EFM) must be
obtained within the first year of hire
* Demonstrated ability to work in teams and have effective
communication skills
* Demonstrated understanding of all regulatory requirements and
legal considerations of midwifery care
We Provide You:
* Competitive compensation package
* Free medical and dental insurance plans for employees and
families
* Paid maternity and parental leave
* Generous retirement programs, including a pension plan and 401(k)
retirement plan with a 5% salary contribution
* Life insurance up to five times the employee's salary, short-term
disability, and long-term disability coverage
* Eligible to earn accrued time off (ATO ) if needed to work
extended hours/shifts - up to 120 hours for full-time positions.
ATO is banked for later use as time off rather than paid at the
time the hours were worked and may be used to replace regular
scheduled hours.
* Eligible for 40 hours of CME leave hours. The CME hours are
loaded immediately at time of hire. Unused hours do not rollover
and resets at the start of each calendar year.
* Professional expense reimbursement program (CME/PEP) (up
to$3,000)
* Professional liability coverage offered free of charge
Equity, Inclusion, and Diversity:
At MAPMG, equity, inclusion, and diversity are at the core of our
organizational culture. MAPMG is proud to be an equal opportunity
employer and is committed to providing equal opportunity for all
employees and applicants. We continuously work to identify and
mitigate healthcare inequities, and that starts with providing an
inclusive, supportive environment for our employees. We encourage
applicants of any race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation,
gender identity, or national origin who value diversity and will
commit to practicing culturally competent healthcare to apply.
External hires must pass a background check and drug screening.
We are proud to be an equal opportunity/affirmative action
employer.
We value our diversity and E/O/E M/F/D/V.
HECKG
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