Join a highly respected Women's Health team in a Thriving Clinic!

• Busy Practice with great work/life balance including OB Hospitalist group 24/7

• Delivery Schedule at your discretion

• Beautiful office and newly built LDRP Unit in the Hospital

• Highly Trained Providers

• Competitive Benefits

• Supportive Medical Staff and Administration

• Conveniently Located between Atlanta and Chattanooga

• Thriving Community with Great Schools

• Ability to walk into a successful practice with an instant patient base and continued growth.

Qualifications

• Licensed Certified Nurse Midwife (CNM)

• Ability to work in the state of Georgia

Our promise to you:

Joining AdventHealth is about being part of something bigger. It’s about belonging to a community that believes in the wholeness of each person, and serves to uplift others in body, mind and spirit. AdventHealth is a place where you can thrive professionally, and grow spiritually, by Extending the Healing Ministry of Christ . Where you will be valued for who you are and the unique experiences you bring to our purpose-minded team. All while understanding that together we are even better.

Benefits

• Competitive Compensation

• Excellent retirement plan with Employer matching program

• Health/dental/vision/cancer/disability insurance

• Occurrence based malpractice insurance coverage starting the first day of employment

• Generous CME, license, certification, journal and membership fee reimbursement

• Provider-friendly employment

ABOUT THE FACILITY

As part of the AdventHealth system, we are conveniently located in Northwest Georgia, directly between Atlanta and Chattanooga, TN. AdventHealth Gordon is home to some of the best physicians in the area with a variety of specialties, including inpatient and outpatient acute care, a state-of-the-art surgery department, cardiology, stroke program, an accredited wound care program, cancer care, full-service orthopedic and sports medicine care, and home care. AdventHealth Gordon, Murray, and Redmond employ more than 100 providers in an ever-growing area.

GORGEOUS PLACE TO WORK AND LIVE

Nestled in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains, our hospitals and surrounding areas offer a vast array of quality-of-life resources, including historic sites, state parks, a bounty of recreational opportunities, excellent public, private, and higher educational opportunities, safe and secure neighborhoods, thriving downtown areas, a robust economy, a cultural arts centers, shopping, restaurants, and the nearby fast-paced urban life of Georgia’s capital city Atlanta.

The Role:

The Certified Nurse Midwife (CNM) is a professional nurse licensed in Georgia to function in an expanded role to provide primary health care to individuals, families or groups. The Certified Nurse Midwife functions in a collegial relationship with physicians and other health professionals in the delivery of primary health care services. They are able to make independent decisions with physicians in carrying out health regimens for families and clients. The Certified Nurse Midwife is directly accountable and responsible to the patient.

The value you’ll bring to the team:

Incorporates patient, physician, customer needs and concerns into decision-making and organizational action.

• Performs initial and on-going assessments of self-care, psychosocial needs, education, environment and discharge planning, incorporating information from the identified significant other and other health providers.

• Utilizes skills of observation, inspection, palpation, percussion and auscultation using diagnostic instruments or laboratory procedures that are basic to the screening of physical signs and symptoms.

• Utilizes fetal monitoring screening for auscultating, monitoring, and assessment of fetal heart tones.

• Assesses learning needs, readiness, and capabilities of patient/family, including cultural, religious practices, language barriers, emotional barriers, educational level, motivation and limitations.

• Documents patient care findings within established standards and accreditation requirements .

• Manages the medical plan of care prescribed for the client, based on protocols or guidelines adopted jointly by the certified nurse midwife, and attending physician. Review and revise protocols/guidelines annually. Addresses physical, psychosocial, spiritual, developmental, educational, and discharge needs.

• Initiates referrals to external or internal care providers or community agencies as needed.

• Seeks appropriate resources to clarify information concerning the nursing/medical care regime as needed. Coordinates care by collaborating with physicians and others to obtain appropriate services, including multidisciplinary team meetings.

• Provides an accurate, thorough and timely report of patient’s condition to physicians and multidisciplinary team members.

• Initiates the multidisciplinary teaching plan which provides information to patient/ family/ significant other in the areas of (as appropriate): the safe and effective use of medications, nutrition/modified diets, potential food/drug interactions, safe and effective use of equipment, rehabilitative techniques, access to community resources and when and how to obtain further treatment.

• Communicates the plan of care across the continuum by thoroughly completing appropriate transfer forms and discharge summary forms.

• Selects therapeutic interventions which are appropriate to the patient’s needs and desired outcomes.

• Implements care according to the patient’s plan of care in collaboration with the patient/significant other and health care team.

• Exercises critical thinking skills to make sound clinical judgments about patient care as evidenced by practice patterns, documentation and patient outcomes.

• Uses appropriate verbal and non-verbal communication to demonstrate warmth and caring and to provide a healing environment.

• Maintains competency in professional nursing practice and additional competencies as appropriate to the patient population served.

• Recognizes life-threatening situations and intervenes correctly with minimal supervision.

• Reassesses patients regularly and revises interventions/plan of care based on evaluation of effectiveness, change in medical condition and/or patient satisfaction. Documents the patient’s progress toward identified outcomes.

• Reports changes in patient condition in a timely and effective manner.

• Documents the patient’s condition and capability to manage continuing care needs in the discharge/transfer note.

• Counsel individuals, families and groups about health and illness and promote health maintenance.

• Supports and adheres to organizational policies, procedures and protocols.

• Practice reflects knowledge and honoring of patient rights, Advance Directives and Ethics Committee referral process.

• Demonstrates patient advocacy and the ability to promote patient satisfaction.

• Honors patient dignity, privacy and confidentiality, and respect for human diversity.

• Demonstrates collaborative behaviors with members of the health care team.

• Promotes a positive image within hospital system and community.

• Models behaviors conducive to the developmental needs of staff and helps them develop their potential.

• Works within the parameters of the Florida Nurse Practice Act and adheres to regulatory standards.

• Maintains an unwavering commitment to the highest standards of ethical behavior and honesty.

• Delegates and/or assigns nursing care responsibilities considering the following factors - the degree of supervision needed by the associate, competence and experience level, staff availability, and patient acuity.

• Initiates and maintains accurate records, appropriate legal documents and other health and nursing care reports.

• Transmits/prescribes prescription orders pursuant to written protocols as authorized by a sponsoring physician and in accordance with DEA requirements.

• Makes positive contributions to and supports the development and execution of policies/procedures/ standards/protocols.

• Participates in the implementation of the change process and provides feedback.

• Recognize, develop and implement professional and community education programs related to health care as required.

• Participate in periodic and joint evaluation of services rendered including, but not limited to chart review and patient evaluations.

• Utilizes interpersonal skills/strategies with individuals to achieve satisfaction and /or desired outcomes.

• Demonstrates ability to prioritize and organize workload in an efficient and productive manner in the assigned work time.

• Manages the use of supplies/equipment in an efficient manner. Follows appropriate procedures for charging patients and returning equipment.

Category: Physician Services

Schedule: Full Time

Req ID: 20861831

We are an equal opportunity employer and do not tolerate discrimination based on race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, marital status, age or disability/handicap with respect to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion, wages, benefits and other terms and conditions of employment.