Overview
*Maria Parham Health*
Who We Are:
People are our passion and purpose. Come work where you are appreciated for who you are not just what you can do. With 205 licensed beds, Maria Parham Health is equipped for every health care need one can encounter. We are fully licensed by Joint Commission, the College of American Pathologists, and Rated Highest In-Patient Safety from Leapfrog.
Where We Are:
Henderson offers a great outdoors, including the region’s largest lake, providing endless hours of fun boating, fishing, water skiing, and camping. Throw in great golfing, hunting and two fantastic recreational organizations and you may find yourself having a hard time deciding what to do next!
Why Choose Us:
· Health (Medical, Dental, Vision) and 401K Benefits for full-time employees
· Competitive Paid Time Off, PTO cash out, and PTO donation programs
· Employee Assistance Program – mental, physical, and financial wellness assistance
· Loan Repayment and Tuition Reimbursement/Assistance for qualified applicants
· Robust employee recognition and awards programs
· And much more…
*Position Summary*
Provides independent and collaborative primary healthcare and management of care to women before, during, and after pregnancy, including care of the newborn, in accordance with applicable scope and standards of practice.
*Reports to:*Director of Physician Services
*Responsibilities of the Position***
Obtains patient history and performs assessment via observation, interview, and examination. Plans, implements, and evaluates patient care plans. Monitors, records, and communicates patient condition as appropriate.
Provides care for obstetric patients to include pregnancy induced hypertension, gestational diabetes, multiple gestations, and routine labor management.
Manages patients with epidural infusions, Pitocin protocols, and other labor pharmaceuticals. Performs appropriate emergency interventions and manages complications.
Collaborates with the on-call obstetrician to assess or manage low to moderate risk intrapartum patients. Rounds on OB and postpartum.
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.
*Required Education*
Master’s degree in Nursing is required.
*Licenses/Certifications*
A current North Carolina or compact stated Registered Nurse (RN) license is required upon hire.
An active and validMidwifecertification is required upon hire.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association (AHA) is required upon hire.
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*Required Skills*
Critical thinking skills, decisive judgment, and the ability to work with minimal supervision.
*EEOC Statement***
Maria Parham Health is committed to providing Equal Employment Opportunities for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination against any employee or applicant for employment because of color, race, sex, age, religion, national origin, disability, genetic information, gender identity, sexual orientation, veterans’ status, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
**Job:** **Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant*
**Organization:** **Maria Parham Phy Practices*
**Title:** *Midwife*
**Location:** *NC-Henderson*
**Requisition ID:** *7460-8922*
