Nurse Midwife Certified - Buffalo, NY

SUMMARY:

The Certified Nurse Midwife (CNM) functions within the organized healthcare system as defined by the American College of Nurse Midwives core competencies of Basic Midwifery Practice and the Standards for the Practice of Nurse Midwifery. The CNM collaborates with the multidisciplinary healthcare team to provide comprehensive care to the pregnant and laboring woman. The CNM uses the processes of assessment, diagnosis, management and evaluation to provide care that integrates the psychosocial and physical needs of women. The CNM obtains history and performs physical examination to evaluate and coordinate patient care on the Labor and Delivery Unit as well as delivering patients, first assisting in cesarean sections, performing prenatal care and post-partum rounds, providing first line on call for OB GYN primary care centers or as assigned, all within their scope of practice. Along with physicians, nurses and other members of the healthcare team, the CNM strives to ensure the provision of quality patient care leading to optimal outcomes. The CNM works in collaboration with the OB/Gyn Department Chairman, attending physicians, and care provider team. May also work in the Primary Care Centers.

EMPLOYMENT:

• Full Time; Days with call weekend and holiday rotation
• Annual salary range: $53.59/hr - $80.39/hr
• Benefits include PTO, medical, dental and vision coverage
• 403(b),CME allowance, occurrence based malpractice insurance
• Non-Profit Organization, eligible for PSLF
• Epic EMR

EDUCATION

• Possess a license to practice as a Registered Professional Nurse in New York State preferred
• Current licensure as a Certified Nurse Midwife or Licensed Midwife required
• Graduate of an accredited Nursing program or Masters in Nurse Midwifery program required
• Meets credentialing requirements as appropriate through the Medical Staff office required
• BLS certification required
• NRP certification required
• Electronic Fetal Monitoring Certification required within first year of hire. To be monitored by Department for compliance

EXPERIENCE

• Nurse Midwife experience preferred

KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY

• Ability to perform accurate history & physical exams
• Ability to perform accurate interpretation of electronic fetal heart rate monitor
• Experience with first assist with C-sections
• Must be credentialed to first assist on cesarean section within six (6) months of hire
• Must be credentialed to perform limited OB Ultrasound

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Varied types of pregnant patients including active labor patients both high risk and low risk, outpatients presenting with various complaints both emergent and non-emergent

CATHOLIC HEALTH

Catholic Health is an integrated health care organization serving the Western New York area from the Canadian Border to the Pennsylvania State Line. With its headquarters in Buffalo, NY, Catholic Health has over 8,000 employees & 1,500 affiliated physicians.

WESTERN NEW YORK

Buffalo is located in Western New York State and is a beautiful waterfront city that offers all four seasons with numerous outdoor recreational activities for those seeking an active lifestyle throughout the year. Buffalo and Western New York provide many amenities usually found only in big cities, such as theater, great food, excellent schools, and diverse cultural events, all without the burden of high costs, traffic and overcrowding. It is currently experiencing a rebirth and revitalization, which has changed the landscape as well as the opportunities for fun. From breweries to beaches & bike paths to botanical gardens, Buffalo has it all!

BUFFALO NIAGARA

1. Is #10 in the USA for least expensive places to live and is the 2^nd largest city in New York State.
2. Has an average commute of 20 minutes.
3. Enjoy 24 performance Theaters
4. Browse over 40 Museums and 50 Art Galleries
5. Boasts an amazing Olmsted Park System
6. Has incredible architecture, with 80 buildings on the National Register of Historic Places
7. Features outstanding quality restaurants, with strong variety and easy access. 
8. Has over 100 direct flights daily, both domestic and international, for easy travel.
9. Has only 4.25 hours of ground stop annually at the Airport.
10. Is the City of Good Neighbors.

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