Certified Nurse Midwife actively participates in antepartum, intrapartum and postpartum care of expectant females.

Care may include independent evaluation and management of both low and higher risk patients. A midwife may perform vaginal deliveries of newborn babies. Midwife may assist physician with complicated, higher-risk deliveries.

A midwife is expected to provide primary gynecologic care to women including gynecologic check-ups, family planning services and evaluation and management of medical conditions. Ability to perform standard office-based procedures is expected.

Other Information Satisfactory completion of all clinical training segments within their midwife training program.

Responsibilities Examination and monitoring of pregnant women during delivery. During labor monitors mother's heart rate.  During labor performs periodic physical examinations of patient, including dilation of cervix.  Monitors condition of mother and baby throughout the delivery. Orders medications for mother as needed. Maintains contact with supervising obstetrician as appropriate.  Maintains a full and accurate medical record of the delivery process. Instructs Labor and Delivery nurses as they assist with the delivery process.

Provides pre-natal outpatient care to pregnant women in the outpatient clinical setting.

Performs periodic physical evaluation and management services of pregnant patients in the office.

This is to include a gynecological exam, as per practice protocol. Instruct patients on the appropriate diet and prenatal health practices during the pre-natal period. Maintain current and accurate medical records within the practice electronic medical record system.

As needed, periodically order tests to monitor patient's condition. Tests may also be ordered to assist in treatment of patient if a medical concern occurs.

Midwife will review test results and take appropriate actions depending on the test results.

Takes appropriate action when medical complications arise, including promptly alerting the patient's obstetrician to the issue.

Part time or Full time

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Two - Three years experience as a midwife performing intrapartum care and outpatient gynecologic services. At least one year of experience as a nurse in Labor and Delivery. 

Essential Credentials: • RN - Registered Nurse • BLS - Basic Life Saving certification • NRP - Neonatal Resuscitation Program/ Certificate Essential Competencies and skills: • Clear Communication Skills Both Written And Verbal • Knowledge Of Basic Computer Programs • Able To Keep Confidential Information Regarding Patients, Team Members • Able To Withstand Crisis Situations • Has Skills To Provides Customer Service To Patients, Team Members And Visitors Essential Education: • RN Diploma/RN Graduate Program.

Proven expertise in providing successful intrapartum care in at least 20 deliveries in the previous 12-month period.

Current BLS and NRP certifications.

About Lifeline Medical Associates

OUR MISSION Every day, Lifeline Medical Associates challenges the standards of women’s care by staying ahead of the healthcare curve. We believe in doing more. We believe in doing better. Our mission is at the heart of what we do, so our patients can experience a difference that matters. We do not just say that we do more for women. We prove it through the results we achieve by implementing superior prevention and treatment protocols that directly benefit our patients. Women have a choice regarding where to seek their medical care – and at Lifeline Medical Associates, we do not take this decision lightly. We respect that both those who choose us for the first time and those who continue to see us year after year have an expectation that must be met – and surpassed – every time. We believe the experience that a woman has at Lifeline Medical Associates extends far beyond just the interaction with her chosen practitioner – it includes everything from the ease of scheduling appointments to the convenience of our locations to the caring and friendly treatment by each Lifeline professional she encounters. We work tirelessly to fine-tune our efforts in all of these areas, so every pat...ient remains confident in her decision to choose us. As a trusted partnership of 180 providers across New Jersey and Delaware, the knowledge we share among all Lifeline practitioners is vast. We continually train our teams on the latest advancements in healthcare which are supported by evidence-based medicine. We leverage the quantity of our practices to enhance the quality of the care we deliver. We also continually welcome new practices and practitioners into our partnership with the fundamental understanding that they must believe in what we do and take action on the principles we hold steadfast.

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