The Nurse Midwife at Ochsner Health provides comprehensive prenatal, intrapartum, and postpartum care for low-risk women, collaborating with physicians and healthcare teams to deliver high-quality, patient-centered maternity services. The role involves patient assessment, education, care management, and emergency stabilization, with supervision from a licensed physician. The position emphasizes advocacy, adherence to regulatory standards, and professional development within a multidisciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Provide prenatal, intrapartum, and postpartum care for low-risk women in collaboration with physicians and healthcare staff.
• Assess, examine, and determine appropriate dispositions for maternity and women's health clients based on clinical guidelines.
• Manage patient care, including emergency stabilization of critically ill patients, and oversee medical and nursing interventions.
• Educate patients, families, and staff on health conditions, procedures, and discharge planning.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to develop and implement individualized care plans.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory standards, state licensing, and practice guidelines.
• Participate in professional development, staff education, and research activities.
• Serve as a client advocate within the healthcare system and community, promoting ethical standards and patient rights.

Compensation

• Salary-based compensation (W-2 tax status).

Benefits

• Health insurance coverage.
• Malpractice insurance coverage.
• Retirement plans (details unspecified).

Shift & Schedule

• Variable work schedule, including nights, weekends, and holidays.
• On-call availability required.

Requirements

• Master's degree in nurse midwifery (CNM) from an accredited program.
• Current APRN license in the state of practice.
• Certification by the American Midwifery Certification Board (AMCB) as a Certified Nurse Midwife.
• Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) provider certification.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association.
• Proficiency in computer and software applications relevant to healthcare documentation.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including on-call, weekends, and holidays.
• Ability to perform physical tasks associated with medium work, including lifting and standing for extended periods.
• Knowledge of current federal, state, and local healthcare regulations and standards.