The Brigham and Women's Hospital, Inc. is seeking a Nurse Midwife to provide comprehensive obstetrical and gynecological care. This role involves managing a caseload of patients, conducting physical assessments, providing patient education, and managing problems in accordance with approved nurse midwifery guidelines. The successful candidate will join a diverse and inclusive community dedicated to providing exceptional patient care, research, teaching, and community service.

Practice Info

• Works in a variety of patient care environments where there may be exposure to communicable diseases and hazardous materials
• Onsite position

Responsibilities

• Assume management responsibility for assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation for a plan of care for obstetrical and gynecological patients selected according to approved nurse midwifery guidelines
• Collaborate with the healthcare team in planning and implementing patient care for obstetrical and gynecological health needs
• Assist in the development, implementation, and revision of nurse midwifery guidelines and standards of care
• Evaluate individual healthcare status of patients, formulate a management plan, and revise the plan as indicated
• Issue prescriptions and medication orders in accordance with BWH nurse Midwifery practice protocols, and the rules set forth by the Board of Nursing
• Manage normal labor and conduct delivery, including assessment of maternal and fetal status, identification of deviations from normal, management of third stage, management of episiotomy and perennial repairs
• Manage maternal postpartum course including teaching, referrals, and follow-up
• Provide 24-hour on-call coverage to a caseload of obstetrical patients, including telephone triage

Compensation

• $50.70 - $134.78/Hourly
• Differentials, premiums and bonuses as applicable and recognition programs designed to celebrate your contributions and support your professional growth

Shift & Schedule

• Must commit to a minimum of 4 shifts per month, nights, and weekends
• Per Diem
• Rotating (United States of America)

Requirements

• Minimum 3 years full scope nurse midwifery experience required
• Certificate/Diploma Midwifery required
• Master's Degree in Nursing or Public Health required
• Authorization to practice in the expanded role in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts
• Registration to issue controlled substances with U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration
• Certified Nurse Midwife Massachusetts
• Demonstrates clinical expertise to function in an independent role
• Excellent interpersonal relationships and communication skills in order to collaborate with patients, families and staff
• Ability to work with frequent stress resulting from an active caseload, busy clinical settings and 24 hour on-call coverage
• Ability to be self-directive and demonstrate initiative in addressing responsibilities of position