"Certified Nurse Midwife"

To provide specialized care and management of patients during pregnancy, labor, birth and postpartum.

Coordinates overall flow of patients through the Birth Center triage, intrapartum and postpartum areas to ensure sensitive and quality care delivered in a timely manner.

Evaluates and orders laboratory or other studies, develops plans and provides direct patient care.

Round on and discharge postpartum patients including assessment and education.

Consults with Attending Obstetric staff as necessary.

Provides direct supervision and education to physicians-in-training and students.

Participates in education of medical students, nurse-midwifery students, nursing staff and students.

Participates in the development, implementation and evaluation of guidelines for care management for the antenatal, intrapartum and postpartum patients.

Works days, nights and weekend shifts and is available for additional urgent coverage as needed.

Required Qualifications:

• Current Michigan license to practice as a Registered Nurse
• Current Michigan license to practice as a Certified Nurse-Midwife
• Master’s Degree in Nursing, Midwifery or Public Health
• Documented ability to function effectively as a team member
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

NOTE: The selected candidate will not be able to provide patient care until credentialed by the Medical Staff Credentialing Committee.

In order to be considered for this position the applicant must have met or will have met all the required qualifications prior to the start date of employment.

RESUME REQUIRED (for internal applicants): You must attach a complete and accurate resume to be fully considered for this position.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Full-scope or inpatient Nurse-Midwifery experience within the last three years
• Limited first and third trimester ultrasound skills

Required qualifications must be met by the candidate in order to be interviewed and considered for the position. Posting may be filled after the initial 5-day posting period.

Hours per week: 28

Shifts: Day/Night Float

Location: VVWH Birth Center

If you have questions regarding this posting or would like assistance with nursing opportunities please contact Nurse Recruitment at (734) 936-5183.