Job Description
Position Title: Certified Nurse Midwife (CNM)
Location: Granville Primary Care, Oxford, NC
Facility: Granville Health System, 62-bed rural hospital
Department: Obstetrics & Gynecology
Position Summary:
Granville Health System is seeking an experienced Certified Nurse Midwife (CNM) to provide comprehensive, patient-centered care to women, including gynecological exams, family planning services, preconception care, prenatal and postpartum care, and childbirth assistance. This role offers the opportunity to provide care within a supportive, rural community-based setting in Oxford, NC, located 40 miles north of Raleigh.
The CNM will be responsible for managing a full spectrum of obstetric and gynecological care, including low-risk labor and delivery support, routine gynecological care, and reproductive health counseling. The CNM will work closely with the healthcare team to ensure high-quality care that aligns with evidence-based practices.
Key Responsibilities:
Obstetric Care:
- Conduct thorough initial obstetric exams, assessing for any potential complications or pre-existing conditions that may impact pregnancy.
- Develop and implement individualized care plans, incorporating diagnostic testing, lab interpretations, and treatment plans tailored to each patient's medical history.
- Provide ongoing prenatal care, including monitoring fetal heart rate (FHR), non-stress tests (NST), and cervical exams for labor assessment.
- Educate patients on pregnancy, childbirth, postpartum care, and wellness.
- Support low-risk laboring patients through labor and delivery, ensuring a safe and positive childbirth experience, and providing continuous care during the postpartum period.
Gynecological Care:
- Provide routine gynecological services, including well-woman exams, pap smears, and screenings for sexually transmitted infections (STIs).
- Offer counseling and management for all methods of family planning, as well as reproductive life planning.
- Treat common gynecological conditions such as menopause, perimenopause, pelvic pain, and postmenopausal bleeding.
- Provide postoperative care and follow-up visits for gynecological surgeries.
Patient Education and Support:
- Offer counseling and education on contraception, sexual health, menopause, and overall reproductive well-being.
- Promote preventive care and wellness strategies, emphasizing lifestyle modifications and health screenings.
Collaboration and Coordination:
- Work collaboratively with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to ensure comprehensive and coordinated care for patients.
- Maintain accurate, confidential patient records in accordance with Granville Health System’s policies and procedures.
Qualifications:
- Certification: AMCB Certified Nurse Midwife (CNM).
- Education: Graduate of a nurse-midwifery education program accredited by the ACNM Accreditation Commission for Midwifery Education (ACME).
- Degree: Master’s degree in Nursing (MSN/MS).
- Licensure: Active and unrestricted Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of North Carolina.
- Certifications: CPR and NALS certification required.
- DEA License: Current unrestricted DEA license or ability to obtain.
- Experience: Minimum of one year of full-time experience as a CNM preferred; Labor & Delivery experience is also preferred.
Working Conditions:
- Environment: Clinic and hospital settings, with a focus on obstetric and gynecological care.
- Physical Demands: Ability to assist with childbirth, provide patient assessments, and perform gynecological exams and procedures.
Benefits:
- Competitive salary and benefits package.
- Continuing education and professional development opportunities.
- Supportive team environment in a rural healthcare setting.