Nurse Midwife-FT- Days- Other APPs-Jersey City-NJ

Job Overview-

The Certified Nurse Midwife position provides antepartum, intrapartum, postpartum, neonatal and intraconceptional care in accordance with written midwifery protocols, which have been approved by the institution s Medical Board, Mid-level Practitioner Section; Department of OB/GYN. There is opportunity for a faculty appointment at Rutgers.

Qualifications:

Required:

• Candidate must have L&D or Postpartum nursing experience.
• Current New Jersey licensure as a Certified Nurse Midwife required; current New Jersey licensure as a Registered Nurse required.
• BSN and MSN in nurse-midwifery from an accredited program required.
• BLS and NRP certifications required.
• Must meet all Medical Staff requirements for credentialing and being approved by Mid-level Practitioner Section Credentialing Committee.

Scheduling Requirements:

• Full-Time
• 40 hours

Essential Functions:

• Assess the status of the patient, develop and implement a plan of care with the patient during the prenatal, intrapartal, postpartal, neonatal, and intraconceptional period.
• Establishes a complete data base concerning the patient through history taken, physical examinations, and appropriate laboratory data.
• Maintains the qualifications for full credentialing on the medical staff as a Certified Nurse Midwife, including participation in continuing Educational programs.
• Manages patient labor, including delivery of newborn, utilizing medication and performing procedures.
• Performs all other duties as assigned.
• Plans and provides health care for women.
• Provides contraceptive guidance.
• Provides immediate and follow-up care of the newborn infant, including ongoing assessment and follow-up with postpartum family.
• Provides patient education relevant to the obstetrical patient s health care.
• Seeks medical consultations for patients with deviations from standard guidelines; performs ongoing review of care, including evaluation, and documentation in the medical record.
• Works closely with nursing and attending staff and shall ensure a productive, cordial atmosphere conducive to quality patient care.

At RWJBarnabas Health, our market-competitive Total Rewards package provides comprehensive benefits and resources to support our employees physical, emotional, social, and financial health.

• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Medical and Prescription Drug Insurance
• Dental and Vision Insurance
• Retirement Plans
• Short & Long Term Disability
• Life & Accidental Death Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Health Care/Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Wellness Programs
• Voluntary Benefits (e.g., Pet Insurance)
• Discounts through our partners such as NJ Devils, NJ PAC, Verizon, and more

Choosing RWJBarnabas Health!

RWJBarnabas Health is the premier health care destination providing patient-centered,

high-quality academic medicine in a compassionate and equitable manner, while delivering

a best-in-class work experience to every member of the team. We honor and appreciate the privilege of creating and sustaining healthier communities, one person and one community at a time. As the leading academic health system in New Jersey, we advance innovative strategies in high-quality patient care, education, and research to address both the clinical and social determinants of health.

RWJBarnabas Health aims to truly make a unique impact in local communities throughout New Jersey. From vastly improving the health of local residents to creating educational and career opportunities, this combination greatly benefits the state. We understand the growing and evolving needs of residents in New Jersey whether that be enhancing the coordination for treating complex health conditions or improving community health through local programs and education.

Equal Opportunity Employer