Certified Nurse Midwife

Company: BJC HealthCare
Location: Saint Louis
Posted on: May 15, 2022

Job Description:

Information About this Position

• Laborist Model
• 3-12 Hour Shifts
• Relocation Assistance
• Comprehensive Benefits
  Company and Job Overview
  
  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, women and infants, breast health, gastrointestinal, orthopedic, stroke, therapy, wound and pain management 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. Missouri Baptist is the first and only hospital in St. Louis County to be named a Magnet hospital by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC). The prestigious designation is the highest credential a health care organization can receive for nursing excellence and quality patient care. This recognition has been accomplished by less than nine percent of hospitals nationwide. Additionally, U.S. News & World Report ranked the hospital #2 in the St. Louis metro area. Role Purpose Responsible 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.Responsibilities
  • Monitor, 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 management
  • Offer support and advice following birth or events such as miscarriage, termination, stillbirth, neonatal abnormality and neonatal death
  • BJC has determined this is a safety-sensitive position. The ability to work in a constant state of alertness and in a safe manner is an essential function of this job.Minimum Requirements
    • Master's Degree in Nursing
    • 2-5 years of experience
    • Advanced Practice RN
      Preferred Qualifications
      
      Benefits 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, 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

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