Certified Nurse Midwife- BJC Healthcare

Company: BJC HealthCare
Location: Saint Louis
Posted on: February 16, 2020

Job Description:

Job ID: 1184617Employment Status: Full-TimeMore Information:Missouri Baptist Medical Center, an acute care hospital in St. Louis County, offers a full continuum of medical and surgical services, including heart care, cancer care, and women s and infants services. The hospital has a 24-hour adult emergency department and cares for pediatric patients at a separate emergency department in collaboration with St. Louis Children s Hospital.In 2016, Missouri Baptist was named a Magnet hospital by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC). The prestigious designation is the highest credential a healthcare organization can receive for nursing excellence and quality patient care. Missouri Baptist is the first hospital in St. Louis County to achieve this recognition, which has been accomplished by less than 7 percent of hospitals nationwide. Additionally, U.S. News & World Report ranked the hospital #2 in the St. Louis metro area.Missouri Baptist Medical Center is a member of BJC HealthCare, one of the nation s largest nonprofit healthcare organizations. OverviewRole PurposeResponsible for assisting women in all stages of pregnancy, childbirth and post-delivery. Work is performed with considerable independence under the general medical direction of an Obstetrician/Gynecologist. Works is guided by physician-approved protocols and evaluated through chart review, consultations and observation of results.ResponsibilitiesMonitor, counsel and educate patients to promote healthy living through education and primary prevention regarding medications, treatments, anticipated outcomes and referrals.Conducts examinations and takes full detailed medical history to identify and assess patient s clinical and health care needs to develop an individual program of care.Identify high risk pregnancies and make referrals to doctors and other medical specialists, as appropriate.Supervise and assist mothers in labor, monitoring the condition of the fetus and using knowledge of drugs and pain managementOffer support and advice following birth or events such as miscarriage, termination, stillbirth, neonatal abnormality and neonatal deathMinimum Requirements DegreeMaster's Degree - Nursing Experience2-5 years Licenses & CertificationsAdvanced Practice RNBenefits StatementNote: not all benefits apply to all openings- Comprehensive medical, dental, life insurance, and disability plan options- Pension Plan*/403(b) Plan- 401(k) plan- Tuition Assistance- Health Care and Dependent Care Reimbursement Accounts- On-Site Fitness Center (depending on location)- Paid Time Off Program for vacation, holiday and sick time*Pension does not apply to Memorial Hospital, Memorial Hospital East, Memorial Medical Group, Alton Memorial or Parkland Health CenterLegal StatementThe above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees in this position. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. Equal Opportunity Employer Associated topics: arnp, arnp c, care nurse, community, fnp, gyn, midwife, nursing assistant cna, prac, practice

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