What are the responsibilities and job description for the Certified Midwife position at Avera?
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Avera is currently seeking a Certified Midwife looking to deliver the best possible care in Avera’s patient-focused settings.
Job Summary
The Certified Nurse Midwife is responsible to provide preconception, antenatal, intrapartum, and postpartum care, as well as routine gynecological care and family planning services in the OB/GYN department. CNM will also be responsible to provide health education programs for patients and the community to include prenatal classes, the aspects of pregnancy, labor, birth and the first weeks after birth, breastfeeding, infant care and parenting. They will provide care and health education for the age specific population including adolescents, adults and geriatrics.
Education and/or Experience
- Graduate from a CCNE or NLN accredited nursing program is strongly preferred. Graduate from an approved nursing program is acceptable.
- Graduate from an accredited Nurse Midwifery program is required.
- A minimum 2 years of experience as a full-time practicing Certified Nurse Midwife in an OB/GYN clinic setting is preferred.
CERTIFICATION, LICENSURE, and/or REGISTRATIONS
- Licensed as a Registered Nurse in the State of Minnesota is required.
- Certification as an APRN through the Minnesota Board of Nursing with designation specific to the board of practice is required.
- Federal and/or State DEA certification required according to State guidelines.
- National certification by the American Midwifery Certification Board is required.
Work Schedule
- Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 5:00pm; Evening and Weekend Call Involvement.
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