Certified Nurse Midwife-Inpatient
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- 22 Bramhall St Portland
- Maine Medical Center
- Full Time - Rotating (Day/Night)
- Nursing
- Gynecology/Obstetrics
- Req #: 182303-123959
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Position Summary
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Position is responsible for performing nurse midwifery duties and serves as an OB/GYN team member working closely with physicians and other staff to ensure the health of patients.
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Required Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)
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Education: BSN/MSN and successful completion of nurse midwifery program accredited by the ACNM.
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License/Certifications: Active State of Maine Nursing License for RN and APRN-CNM.; Certification by ACNM; Active DEA License; Current BLS certification.
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Experience: Minimum 3 years of professional nursing experience.
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Knowledge of nurse midwifery principles and techniques.
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Knowledge of methods ensuring safe working environment for patient, family and staff including using appropriate personal protection equipment.
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Skill in midwifery practice including appropriate prenatal education and support, coaching during pregnancy and delivery as well as postpartum care.
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Use of critical thinking to assess a situation, consider alternatives, and choose an appropriate course of action.
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Comfortable in fast paced, academic hospital based model of obstetrical care.
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Understanding of health care technology, equipment and supplies.
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Knowledge of chart/medical record documentation requirements and federal/state laws related to release of health care information. Ability to use Electronic Health Record.
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Skill in time management, problem solving, multitasking, prioritizing and medical care coordination.
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Ability to establish/maintain effective working relationships with patients, physicians, staff.
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Adaptable to meeting the needs of the obstetric patients of the Family Birth Center
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Additional Information
Maine Medical Center is a Magnet designated 700-bed tertiary care and teaching institution. MMC is Maine's largest hospital and a state-wide health care resource. MMC offers outstanding career opportunities and quality of life in Portland.