Variable Hours Officer - Clinical Coordinator III / Certified Midwife

Position Summary

We are recruiting an energetic and empathetic Variable Hours Officer / Clinical Coordinator III - Certified Midwife to join our team to provide care to patients on the OB/GYN inpatient service at the Allen Pavilion. The Clinical Coordinator III - Certified Midwife will report administratively to the Division Administrator and clinically to the Collaborating Physician. The Midwife will work under the supervision of the attending physicians to provide full-scope management of care to obstetric patients

Responsibilities

Patient Care Management and Documentation

• Participates as a member of the healthcare team and interdisciplinary committees to improve patient care and meet patient needs.
• Obtains and documents subjective history (interval or comprehensive) as appropriate to chief complaint or reason for visit.
• Conducts relevant physical exams, documenting pertinent positive and negative findings.
• Identifies a diagnostic impression and/or formulates a differential based on the subjective and objective data obtained.
• Writes prescription(s) according to New York State and federal law.
• Formulates a goal-directed plan that includes health maintenance, anticipatory guidance, and appropriate medical and nursing interventions according to established protocols/practice agreement.
• Assesses and documents patient response to treatment and interventions.
• Provides and documents health teaching that is oriented to the appropriate problem and/or developmentally age- appropriate health maintenance.
• Consults and/or refers for subspecialty care as appropriate per collaborative agreements/protocols. Documents same as well as documents follow-up.

Direct Patient Care

• Provide full scope care to patients in the triage unit, on L&D, and on the PP unit.
• Provides direct care to patients that are consistent with the Mission, Philosophy and goals of the hospital. Advises the department within the scope of the advanced nursing practice role and New York State practice act.
• Demonstrates a sound knowledge base and clinical decision-making skills in the administration of nurse midwifery care for the obstetric patient population.
• Promotes patient satisfaction within their designated patient population.

Quality Assurance

• Conducts review of patient records in collaboration with peers and physician colleagues to determine quality and appropriateness of care provided.
• Engages in ongoing peer review and utilization review activities, competency evaluations and Medical Board reviews.

Patient Safety

• Administers care in accordance with safety, environmental and infectious control principles and regulations identified by the institution and legislative bodies.
• Practices in accordance with legal parameters as delineated by collaborative agreement/practice protocols to include ordering and/or administering medication, intravenous fluids, blood and blood products.

Patient Rights

• Demonstrates an awareness and knowledge of the patient's rights and responsibilities while receiving care within the institution.
• Demonstrates knowledge of the referral mechanism when a patient believes these rights have been violated. Demonstrates knowledge of the hospital's policy governing the application of supportive devices to a patient.

Education

• Serves as a resource person and participates in staff development programs.
• Provides patient education and counseling on health status and treatment plan.
• Serves as clinical preceptor for students from selected programs.

Research Studies

• Participates, when appropriate, in quality improvement activities.
• Participates in approved research protocols.
• Evaluates and implements relevant research findings.

Coordination/Collaboration

• Collaborate on clinical problems with nursing personnel, medical staff or other health care providers.
• Collaborates with other members of the interdisciplinary team to determine and achieve health goals of patients and families.
• Collaborates with administration and professional staff of the hospital in the establishment and implementation of community services.

Other Job Duties

• Treats both internal and external customers with courtesy, respect and caring behaviors.
• Promotes a safe, therapeutic environment for patients, families and staff.
• Acknowledges cultural differences that exist among staff and patients.
• Identifies customer services needs on the unit.
• Participates in departmental staff meetings and committees as required and appropriate.
• Serves as a professional role model for advanced practice for staff, the interdisciplinary team and students.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Note: This position consists inpatient coverage Monday through Sunday (12.5 hours per shift). These shifts will take place during the day and evening, with weekend coverage required

Minimum Qualifications

• Master’s degree in a health-related field and certification as a Midwife from an approved program, OR a Master of Science Degree in Nursing and certification as a Midwife from an approved program; plus three years of related experience.
• Current New York State Midwifery License.
• Strong leadership, communication and interpersonal skills to direct work, drive change and effectively collaborate with patients and co-workers.
• Must maintain license throughout employment.
• Possess strong organizational skills and be detail oriented.
• Excellent verbal/written communication and strong observation and listening skills.
• High level of professionalism and maturity, and the ability to work independently.

Preferred Qualifications

• 5 years of related experience in OBGYN.
• Computer proficiency with the ability to quickly learn new applications.