Certified Nurse Midwife (CNM)

Company: Ocean Health Initiatives
Location: Lakewood
Posted on: January 20, 2023

Job Description:

The Women's Health Department at Ocean Health Initiatives is actively recruiting highly skilled providers to fill a host of vacant roles at the organization, including the Director of OB/GYN services, CNMs, and Women's Health NPs, as detailed below. Since its inception, OHI has sought to cultivate a culture that emphasizes and celebrates diversity, respect, and service. And over the years, OHI has been delivering on these principles for its employees whilst continuing to abide by its mission of providing access to the highest quality healthcare for underserved patient populations. As an OHI employee, you will be aiding in this mission to make our community a better, healthier place.As a member of our Women's Health Department, you will not only be a key figure in the lives of the women you treat, but you will also be building a crucial foundation for the healthy lives of their children, starting with their deliveries at Ocean University Medical Center in Brick. At OHI, we highly respect the sanctity of the work of our providers, and we strive to ensure that their needs are met just as much as their patients' needs are met. As such, the organization has instituted several employee programs such as the HRSA Loan Forgiveness Program to help alleviate our providers' student loan debt and the Provider Wellness Initiative to prioritize our providers' mental and physical health. Additionally, OHI's comprehensive provider benefits include productivity bonuses, health insurance benefits, continuing medical education, and generous paid time off. OHI believes that a healthy work/life balance is essential to ensuring that providers have the physical and mental wherewithal to provide exceptional patient care.We are looking forward to having you join the OHI family as we work together to make our community happier and healthier.Company Intro: Ocean Health Initiatives, Inc. (OHI) is a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) dedicated to providing quality, accessible and comprehensive primary health care to the residents of Ocean and Monmouth County; regardless of economic status.Our Health Center Locations: Toms River, Lakewood, Little Egg Harbor, Freehold, Brick, and ManchesterOHI services include family and internal medicine, pediatrics, behavioral health, nutrition, OB/GYN women's health, dental, family planning, specialty care, pharmacies, PrEP, and a STI clinic.Full-time 40 hours/week:Monday to Friday - two 8/hour days/week in the officeSunday to Saturday - one 24 hour in hospital coverage/weekPosition Summary:Reporting to the Chief Medical Officer (CMO), the Certified Nurse Midwife in collaboration with Ocean Health Initiatives, Inc. (OHI), staff physicians, will provide primary care services to the patients of OHI that is consistent with established policies, procedures and protocols, the Joint Commission policies and procedures, OSHA standards, and other safety and health related codes and laws.Responsibilities:Performs complete health examination of perinatal, prenatal, and postpartum patients, including health history and physical examination, in accordance with protocols established by the Chief Medical Officer or designee.Provides direct care for women in labor, including management of normal delivery.Provides health instruction for women in all stages of life cycle.Provides health examinations of inter-partum patients, especially those seeking advice concerning family planning and gynecological issues.Provides patient/family education, health counseling, and health advocacy services to patients, their families and significant other.Works collaboratively with physicians, nurses, social workers, and other members of the multidisciplinary health care team to establish patient care programs and policies.Participates in OB/GYN call schedule as directed.Orders appropriate laboratory studies and referrals, interprets the results of laboratory tests and follow-up of abnormal lab reports.Orders treatment in keeping with protocols established by the American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology (ACOG) and OHI approved guidelines.Provides direction and supervision to the ancillary clinical OB/GYN staff.Carries out administrative activities in the Obstetrics and Gynecology department as directed by the CMO or designee.Prepares reports of activities of the Obstetrics and Gynecology section as directed by the CMO or designee.Carries out additional duties including research projects, and community health education, as assigned by the CMO or designee.Is responsible for the proper interpretation and execution of clinician orders.Prepare OB/GYN paperwork, having knowledge of all forms pertinent to the EMR System.Verify pregnancy tests and perform routine prenatal screenings.Responsible to supervise patients and staff during an emergent OB/GYN situation until appropriate emergency medical assistance arrives.Responsible to pursue necessary educational requirements to maintain license.Instruct patients on all aspects of inter-partum care including but not limited to medication, treatments, procedures, pre-term labor, etc.Provides leadership role in clinical collaboration committees as it relates to the day-to-day patient care model. Demonstrates professional and leadership qualities to facilitate a cohesive and productive team.Protects patient privacy and maintain accurate medical records.Must be capable to perform and analysis routine in-office testing.Participates in and supports accreditation, compliance, and regulatory activities of OHI.Provides telephone triage and consultation to patients.Completes all mandatory in-services.Adheres to Corporate Compliance policies.Is highly accountable for one's own productivity. In order to maintain transparency, all projects must be represented clearly on a project board in You are responsible for ensuring the board is always updated and accurate and that information is accessible to those that need it.Education/Experience/Licensure:Master' Degree in Nursing from an accredited School of Nursing is required.Three to five years' experience at RN level in medical center, private practice or long-term care setting is preferred.Active State of New Jersey RN and Advanced Practice Nurse License are required.Active State of New Jersey CDS and DEA License to prescribe and maintain controlled substances are required.Certification by the New Jersey State Board of Nursing as an Advanced Practice Nurse is required.BLS for providers through the American Heart Association, BCLS, ACLS and PALS certifications are required.Benefits:Paid Time Off (PTO)Holidays (8)Health InsuranceDental Benefits401(k) + 5% matchGroup Term Life InsuranceFlexible Spending AccountPre-Employment Requirements:PhysicalCriminal Background ChecksDrug ScreeningTuberculosis ScreeningOcean Health Initiatives is firmly committed to creating a diverse workplace and is proud to provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants. Therefore, Ocean Health does not discriminate on the basis of creed, color, national origin, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, religion, marital or parental status, alienage, disability, political affiliation or belief, military or military discharge status.In accordance with New Jersey Executive order (COVID-19 No.283) in conjunction with the Federal CDC guidelines, COVID vaccinations are a requirement for Ocean Health Initiatives as well as many other Healthcare Organizations. Proof of full vaccination and the booster shot is required prior to the beginning date of employment. If you have a medical or religious contraindication, please inform Human Resources when the offer is extended.

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