Certified Nurse Midwife

Kaiser Permanente • San Leandro, CA • 3h ago

Job Summary:

Independently manages the care of low-risk women during antepartum, intrapartum and postpartum periods. Co-manages higher risk patients when determined appropriate by CNM and MD. Provides standard maternity care and counseling to women, adhering to the standards of the American College of Nurse Midwives, procedures and instructions regulated by the State Nurse Practice Act and The Permanente Medical Group.

Essential Responsibilities:

ANTEPARTUM Evaluates patients general and obstetrical health status. Determines pregnancy status, duration of gestation, presentation, and position of fetus, fetal heart rate, and determines whether all statistics are within normal limits. Obtains an accurate medical, obstetrical, gynecological and social history and an account of the course of the present pregnancy. Observes signs of the members general and obstetrical health status. Performs all appropriate physical examinations appropriate to CNM care needed, including the pap smear, breast examination, and pelvic examination. Records all findings of examinations, histories and significant observations on patients chart. Consults with appropriate MD regarding any abnormal findings. Orders appropriate lab and medical imaging studies as needed. Institutes preventative measures and detects abnormal conditions. Obtains consultation and assistance from ancillary services as needed. Teaches, counsels, and guides individual members regarding their individual health care. Teaches antepartum classes as needed in individual facilities. Evaluates maternal general health status and well being.

INTRAPARTUM Performs medical screening exam to diagnose labor. Independently manages the care of low risk women during labor and delivery, under the supervision of a physician. Co-manages higher risk patients when determined appropriate by CNM and MD. Performs facility specific standardized procedures. Evaluates patient for appropriate pain management. Includes requesting epidural for women in labor.

POSTPARTUM Provides health supervision, care, teaches family planning, and prescribes contraception to women during the postpartum period.

Kaiser Permanente conducts compensation reviews of positions on a routine basis. At any time, Kaiser Permanente reserves the right to reevaluate and change job descriptions, or to change such positions from salaried to hourly pay status. Such changes are generally implemented only after notice is given to affected employees.

Basic Qualifications:

Experience

N/A

Education

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.

License, Certification, Registration

Certified Nurse Midwife (California) required at hire

Registered Nurse License (California) required at hire

Basic Life Support required at hire

Drug Enforcement Administration Registration within 12 months of hire

Nurse Midwife National Certification required at hire from American Midwifery Certification Board

National Provider Identifier required at hire

Additional Requirements:

Must be able to work in a Labor/Management Partnership environment.

Preferred Qualifications:

Three (3) years of experience as a C.N.M. with in the last three (3) years preferred.

Current and valid California Nurse-Midwife furnishing certification (including any needed education in pharmacy) and didactic education and supervised clinical experience in third trimester limited obstetric ultrasound preferred OR to be obtained at midwifes expense within one year of hire.

COMPANY: KAISER

TITLE: Certified Nurse Midwife

LOCATION: San Leandro, California

REQNUMBER: 1452845

External hires must pass a background check/drug screen. Qualified applicants with arrest and/or conviction records will be considered for employment in a manner consistent with Federal, state and local laws, including but not limited to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran, or disability status.

Similar Jobs

Certified Nurse Midwife

Kaiser Permanente • San Leandro, CA • 3h ago

Hospital & Medical

Job Summary: Independently manages the care of low-risk women during antepartum, intrapartum and postpartum periods. Co-manages higher risk patients when determined appropriate by CNM and MD. Provides standard maternity...

3h ago

Go to Apply

Certified Nurse Midwife

Kaiser Permanente • San Leandro, CA • 4h ago

Hospital & Medical

4h ago

Go to Apply

Nurse Practitioner

Sutter Health • San Francisco, CA • 4h ago

Hospital & Medical

We are so glad you are interested in joining Sutter Health! Organization: PAMF-Palo Alto Medical Foundation PAD Position Overview: Assesses, diagnoses, plans and implements the medical care of patients in collaboration w...

4h ago

Go to Apply

Nursing Assistant

Sutter Health • San Francisco, CA • 4h ago

Hospital & Medical

We are so glad you are interested in joining Sutter Health! Organization: CPMC-California Pacific Med Center Van Ness Position Overview: The Nursing Assistant provides basic nursing care to a patient population under the...

4h ago

Go to Apply

Medical Records Technician Coordinator (Cancer Registrar)

Veterans Affairs, Veterans Health Administration • San Francisco, CA • 6h ago

Hospital & Medical

Summary MRT (Cancer Registrar) is responsible for the coordination of all activities associated with the patient data reporting and cancer registry requirements for the San Francisco VA Medical Center. Incumbent provides...

6h ago

Go to Apply

Occupational Therapist OT for Home Health

FeldCare Connects • Oakland, CA • 6h ago

Hospital & Medical

FeldCare Connects, an app-based referral network, is currently seeking a self-motivated Occupational Therapist to deliver premier excellence of care and is enthusiastic about working with adults of all ages. This positio...

6h ago

Go to Apply

Physical Therapist - Outpatient Rehabilitation - Pleasant Hill - Full-time - 8 Hour - Days

John Muir Health • Pleasant Hill, CA • 6h ago

Hospital & Medical

Job Description: Evaluates and treat patients under written referral from a physician. Patients seen have varied diagnoses and limitations. Use their skills in therapeutic practice to assist patients to reach maximum fun...

6h ago

Go to Apply

Medical Assitant II

Sutter Health • Oakland, CA • 7h ago

Hospital & Medical

We are so glad you are interested in joining Sutter Health! Organization: SEBMF-East Bay Medical Foundation Position Overview: Provides clinical and clerical support to providers and members of the patient care team(s) b...

7h ago

Go to Apply

Medical Assistant II

Sutter Health • Oakland, CA • 7h ago

Hospital & Medical

7h ago

Go to Apply

Medical Assistant II

Sutter Health • Castro Valley, CA • 7h ago

Hospital & Medical

We are so glad you are interested in joining Sutter Health! Organization: SPMF-Sutter Pacific Medical Foundation - South Position Overview: Provides clinical and clerical support to providers and members of the patient c...

7h ago

Go to Apply

Subscribe to get new jobs sent directly to you
(no charge, cancel anytime)