Nurse Midwife - Obstetrics and Gynecology Leitchfield

Summary Job Summary Provides independent and collaborative primary healthcare and management of care to women before, during and after pregnancy, including care of the newborn, in accordance with applicable scope and standards of practice and with the policies, values, and mission of the organization.
Job Responsibilities Obtains patient history and performs assessment via observation, interview, and examination.
Plans, implements, and evaluates patient care plans.
Monitors, records, and communicates patient condition as appropriate.
Performs appropriate emergency interventions and appropriately consults attending physician regarding complications and emergencies.
Provides education/counseling to patient and patient's family with respect to pregnancy, childbirth, care of the newborn, contraception, family planning, and gynecological care.
Provides care in the context of promoting age and culture-appropriate informed choices, shared decision making and the right to self-determination.
Qualifications Master's degree or higher in Nursing required upon hire No experience required APRN - Licensed as an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse in the state of Kentucky required upon hire AND RN - Licensed as a Registered Nurse.
Eligible to practice nursing in the State of Kentucky required upon hire AND Midwife - Certified Nurse-Midwife certification through American Midwifery Certification Board (AMCB) required upon hire Skills and Attributes Requires critical thinking skills and decisive judgment.
Works under minimal supervision.
Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.
Physical Demands Standing: Frequently Walking: Frequently Sitting: Occasionally Lifting 0-25 lbs: Rarely Lifting 25-75 lbs: Rarely Lifting over 75 lbs: Rarely Carrying 0-25 lbs: Rarely Carrying 25-75 lbs: Rarely Carrying over 75 lbs: Rarely Pushing/Pulling 0-25 lbs: Frequently Pushing/Pulling 25-75 lbs: Occasionally Pushing/Pulling over 75 lbs: Occasionally Climbing: Occasionally Bending/Stooping: Frequently Kneeling: Occasionally Crouching/Crawling: Occasionally Reaching: Frequently Talking: Frequently Hearing: Frequently Repetitive Foot/Leg Movements: Rarely Repetitive Hand/Arm Movements: Frequently Keyboard Data Entry: Frequently Running: Rarely Vision: Depth Perception: Frequently Vision: Distinguish Color: Frequently Vision: Seeing Far: Frequently Vision: Seeing Near: Frequently Owensboro Health Core Commitments INTEGRITY - We conduct ourselves with a high level of responsibility, reliability and honesty because we take seriously the trust of our patients and coworkers.
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