Certified Nurse Midwife at Beacon Health System – Kalamazoo, Michigan

Provides independent and collaborative primary healthcare and management of care to women before, during and after pregnancy, including care of the newborn.

Responsibilities:

• Develops a comprehensive plan of care and discharge plan based on the assessment and integration of the medical plan.
• Implements and monitors patient care plans. Monitors, records and communicates patient condition as appropriate.
• Provides education/counseling to patient and patient's family with respect to pregnancy, childbirth, care of the newborn, contraception, family planning and gynecological care.
• Provides care in the context of promoting age and culture-appropriate informed choices, shared decision-making and the right to self-determination.

Licensure / Certification / Registration:

• Required Credential(s):
  • BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
  • Nurse Midwife credentialed from the American Midwifery Certification Board (AMCB) obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date. Credentialing done by Medical Staff department.
  • Registered Nurse credentialed from the Michigan Board of Nursing obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date. Credentialing done by Medical Staff department.

Education:

• Master's or Doctorate of Science in Nursing or Midwifery or Doctorate of Nursing Practice required.

Work Experience:

• None required.