Certified Nurse Midwife

1. Participates in initial examination of obstetrical patient, and is assigned responsibility for care, treatment, and delivery of patient.  
2. Participates in antenatal evaluation and treatment of the obstetrical patient.  
3. Examines patient during pregnancy, utilizing physical findings, laboratory test results, and patient's statements to evaluate condition and ensure that patient's progress is normal. Instructs patient in prenatal health practices.  
4. Discusses case with Obstetrician and staff to assure observation of specified practices.  
5. Stays with patient during labor to reassure patient and to administer medication.  
6. Delivers infant and performs postpartum examinations and treatments to ensure that patient and infant are responding normally.  
7. When deviations from standard are encountered during pregnancy or delivery, administers stipulated emergency measures, and arranges for immediate contact of Obstetrician.  
8. Visits patient during postpartum period in hospital to examine patient and instruct patient in care of self and infant. Participate in discharge care including discharge orders.  
9. Assist Obstetrician as First Assist for C-sections  
10. Maintains records of cases for inclusion in establishment file.  
11. Conducts classes for groups of patients and families to provide information concerning pregnancy, childbirth, and family orientation.  
12. May direct activities of other workers.  
13. May instruct in midwifery in establishment providing such training.  
14. Participate in the performance improvement activities of the department.  

• Masters Degree in Nursing (MSN) 
• (CNM) - Currently licensed as a Certified Nurse Midwife in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts 
• (DEA) – US Department of Justice DEA Registration (required if prescribing) 
• (MCSR) - Massachusetts Controlled Substance Registration (required if prescribing) 
• (BLS) - Current Basic Life Support certification 
• (PALS) – Pediatric Advanced Life Support certification (obtain within 6 months, offered within) 
• (ACLS) – Current Advanced Cardiac Life Support certification (obtain within 6 months, offered within) 
• (FHM) - Fetal Monitor Course every 2 years 
• Minimum two years experience as a certified nurse midwife 
• Knowledge of professional nursing theory, clinical practice standards, normal maternal / fetal growth and development, and requirements of nurse midwifery practice. Able to independently seek out resources and solve complex problems. 

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Job Details
Purpose of Position: Provides medical care and treatment to obstetrical patients under supervision of Obstetrician, delivers babies, and instructs patients in prenatal and postnatal health practices
Schedule Details: 3 Day Work Week, 12-hr. Shifts, Rotating Days/Nights (i.e., 7a-7p or 7p-7a), Rotating Weekends & Holidays
Organization: Cape Cod Hospital
Primary Location: Massachusetts-Hyannis
Department: CCH-PH Birthing Center
Annual/Hourly: Annual - Based on Full Time Employment
$: 161589
$: 178740