Certified Nurse Midwife / Cnm - Alice (Alice)

CHRISTUS Trinity Clinic is looking for a Certified Nurse Midwife to join the Alice clinic. The Nurse Midwife manages women's health care, focusing particularly on pregnancy, childbirth, the post partum period, care of the newborn, and the family planning and gynecologic needs of women. Provides direct prenatal, intrapartum, postpartum and / or well women patient services and primary care to low-to-moderate risk obstetrical and gynecological patients. Follows established departmental policies, procedures, and objectives, continuous quality improvement objectives, and safety, environmental, and / or infection control standards.

Partners with physician colleagues to diagnose and manage patients using guidelines and approved standards of care

Leads the health care team with expert advice to case managers, nurses, physicians, social workers, and other health care members as appropriate

Communicates findings and plan of care to physician and other members of the healthcare team through progress notes and verbal communication

Evaluates patients response to the plan of care, and revises the plan as needed, collaborating with a physician as required

Acts as an advocate for the patient / family, encouraging participation in decision-making and care

Tracks clinical performance outcome data

Assess learning capabilities and readiness of population or individuals, and tailors education to meet age, developmental, and educational needs

Prioritizes learning needs and documents them accordingly

Ensures that time frame and subject matter is appropriate for target audience / individual

Utilizes appropriate teaching materials (handouts, audiovisuals, demonstration, etc.) and documents use and patient outcome

Initiates, designs, and completes educational programs for patients, families, and target audiences

Communicates advanced knowledge and skills related to patients, families, and staff at the organizational, community, and national level

Documents telephone calls with patients and specialists

Documents in concise, clear, logical, and legible manner

Master of Science in Nursing

Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications

APRN License in state of employment

Monday - Friday 8A-5P

Full Time