Position Details
Work Hours per Biweekly Pay Period: 80.00
Shift:
Location: 1324 Lakeland Hills Blvd Lakeland, FL
Position Summary
Midwives work as part of a team of professional and medical staff, providing a full range of primary health care services for women from adolescence beyond menopause. Midwives provide initial and ongoing comprehensive assessment, diagnosis and treatment. Certified Nurse Midwives will admit, manage and discharge patients. They can perform diagnostic tests and procedures.
Position Responsibilities
People At The Heart Of All We Do- Fosters an inclusive and engaged environment through teamwork and collaboration.
- Ensures patients and families have the best possible experiences across the continuum of care.
- Communicates appropriately with patients, families, team members, and our community in a manner that treasures all people as uniquely created.
Safety And Performance Improvement- Behaves in a mindful manner focused on self, patient, visitor, and team safety.
- Demonstrates accountability and commitment to quality work.
- Participates actively in process improvement and adoption of standard work.
Stewardship- Demonstrates responsible use of LRH's resources including people, finances, equipment and facilities.
- Knows and adheres to organizational and department policies and procedures.
Standard Work: APRN II Midwife- Work closely with obstetricians and gynecologists in diagnosing and treating women with acute and chronic illnesses
- Assume management responsibility of a caseload of obstetrical and gynecological patients
- Provide prenatal care to patients which includes physical assessment, patient education, nursing care and management of problems in accordance with approved nurse midwifery guidelines
- Provide family planning services
- Provide post-partum care, and lactation support
Competencies & Skills
Essential:
- Ability to deal with emotionally charged situations.
- An interest in the process of pregnancy and birth.
Qualifications & Experience
Essential:
Nonessential:
Essential:
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Nonessential:
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Other information:
Experience Preferred:
- Previous nurse midwifery experience
- Previous midwife experience
Certifications Essential:
- Certified nurse-midwife (CNM) or certified midwife (CM)
- Current license as a Clinical Nurse Specialist in Florida within 12 months of hire
Certifications Preferred:
- Membership in a professional organization
Licenses Essential:
- Licensed as a Advanced Practitioner Registered Nurse in Florida
