Job DescriptionSun River Health is currently seeking a full time Certified Midwife at our Southampton site.
In consultation with physicians for high- risk patients, the Certified Midwife is responsible for planning, evaluating and delivering the health care of patients on assigned service, emphasizing preventive health measures and education of patient; and other duties as assigned.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:- Takes histories, performs physical examinations, prescribes treatment and medication for conditions falling in the scope of his/her specialty.
- Provides on call and hospital coverage for Health Center patients where contractually obligated to do so. Performs deliveries as outlined in midwifery protocols and practice privileges.
- Designs and participates in quality assurance activities, including Medical Record Peer Review, performance and procedure audits, outcome audits and focused reviews.
- Provides supervision for clinical activities of nursing personnel in his/her department, including but not limited to review of protocols, telephone triage and follow-up procedures.
- Coordinates test, referrals and care of patients outside the Health Center.
- Sets standards for preventive care and diagnostic screening within his/her specialty; participates in the development of programs to carry out these standards.
- Follows OSHA standards of infection control under CDC guidelines endorsed by department, organization and overseen by Infection Control Officer.
- Provides accurate and legible documentation of care.
- Meets annual CME requirements.
- Follows established protocols with a willingness to follow evidenced-based research.
- Provides safe and successful performance, including meeting productivity, quality and patient satisfaction standards.
Minimum Education Requirement: Master's degree with Certification by the American College of Nurse Midwifery to practice in New York State
Minimum Work Related Experience: 1 year
Job Type: Full time
Salary Range: $161,886.40 - $171,745.60 annually
Professional Development, Education and Loan Assistance Benefit Programs Sun River Health is committed in fostering continued growth, education, and professional advancement across its organization. Through a range of development opportunities and loan repayment programs employees are supported at every stage of their careers.
Eligible employees may have the opportunity to participate in federal and state loan repayment or loan forgiveness programs, including those administered by the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) and the National Health Service Corps (NHSC) with support provided throughout the application process.
In addition, Sun River Health offers a Tuition Reimbursement Program for eligible employees that supports job-related coursework completed through accredited institutions, helping employees continue building their skills and advancing their careers.
ResponsibilitiesRelation to Mission
The mission of Sun River Health is to increase access to comprehensive primary and preventive health care and to improve the health status of our community, especially for the underserved and vulnerable.
Job Responsibilities
The following statements reflect the general duties, responsibilities and competencies considered necessary to perform the essential functions of the job and should not be considered as a detailed description of all the work requirements of the position. Sun River Health may change the specific job duties with or without prior notice based on the needs of the organization.
