Certified Nurse Midwife in Niskayuna , New York at Ellis Medicine

Certified Nurse Midwife-Bellevue Women's Center, Niskayuna NY

Bellevue Woman’s Center is the region’s only community hospital dedicated to the care of women and babies. A trusted name in women’s health, Bellevue offers women a family-centered approach backed by advanced medical care options, including around-the-clock onsite physicians and a Special Needs nursery.

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Obstetrical Care

• Provide comprehensive prenatal care to low-risk obstetrical patients.
• Obtain medical histories and perform physical assessments.
• Order, interpret, and evaluate diagnostic tests and laboratory studies.
• Develop and implement individualized plans of care.
• Identify risk factors and initiate consultation or referral when indicated.
• Manage labor and birth for patients within the CNM scope of practice and credentialed privileges.
• Perform vaginal deliveries and repair routine obstetrical lacerations within credentialed privileges.
• Manage postpartum care and discharge planning.
• Participate in obstetrical emergency response activities.

Women's Health Services

• Conduct annual wellness examinations.
• Perform gynecologic assessments and screenings.
• Provide contraceptive counseling and family planning services.
• Diagnose and manage common gynecologic conditions within scope of practice.
• Educate patients regarding preventive health measures and healthy lifestyle practices.

Patient Education and Counseling

• Provide prenatal and postpartum education.
• Counsel patients on pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, nutrition, and newborn care.
• Support informed consent and shared decision-making.
• Serve as an advocate for patients and families.

Care Coordination

• Collaborate with physicians, nursing staff, social workers, lactation consultants, and other healthcare professionals.
• Facilitate referrals to specialty providers as needed.
• Ensure continuity of care throughout the patient experience.

Documentation

• Maintain complete, accurate, and timely documentation within the electronic medical record.
• Document assessments, interventions, patient education, consultation requests, and care plans in accordance with regulatory standards.

Quality and Safety

• Adhere to all hospital policies, accreditation standards, and regulatory requirements.
• Participate in quality improvement, patient safety, and performance improvement initiatives.
• Maintain competency in obstetrical and neonatal emergency procedures.
• Participate in peer review and professional development activities.

On-Call Responsibilities

• Participate in rotating call schedules.
• Respond to obstetrical emergencies and patient needs in accordance with departmental standards.
• Maintain availability during assigned coverage periods.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

Education

• Master's or Doctoral Degree in Nurse Midwifery from an accredited program.

Licensure & Certification

• Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in New York State.
• Current New York State Certified Nurse Midwife license.
• Certification by the American Midwifery Certification Board (AMCB).
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification required.
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) preferred.

Experience

• Previous experience in labor and delivery, women's health, obstetrics, or midwifery practice preferred.
• Hospital-based obstetrical experience preferred.

Compensation

The starting salary range is $120,000-$140,000 compensated with qualifications and experience.

Ellis Medicine is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, and will prohibit, discrimination on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, sex/gender (including pregnancy), age, national origin, disability (including pregnancy-related conditions), genetic information, predisposition or carrier status, military or veteran status, prior arrest or conviction record, marital or familial status, sexual orientation, transgender status, gender identity, gender expression, reproductive health decisions, domestic violence victim status, known relationship or association with any member of a protected class, and any other characteristic protected by applicable law violates federal, state and, where applicable, local laws , reproductive health decisions or source of payment, consistent with applicable legislation and to comply with the laws pertaining thereto.