SUPERVISOR: Broadway Medical Director
HOURS: Full-time or Part-time, flexible (Will include weekend and/or evenings)
CLASSIFICATION: Full-time/Salaried/Exempt TRAVEL / LOCATION: 1021 Broadway
QUALIFICATIONS:
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Completion of a master’s or higher degree program in midwifery or a related field that is: registered by the Department as licensure qualifying; or accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Midwifery Education; or determined by the Department to be equivalent of such a registered or accredited program.
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Demonstrated ability to develop collaborative working relationships
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Excellent patient-centered skills and clinical capabilities
JOB SUMMARY: We are seeking a dedicated and experienced midwife to join the team at Jericho Road Community Health Center. The midwife will work in both outpatient and inpatient settings to provide compassionate and personalized care to pregnant women and their families, guiding them through the childbirth process and offering support before, during, and after delivery. They will collaborate with other health professionals to ensure the well-being of mothers and infants.
CLINICAL
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Provide maternity care services in the outpatient and hospital settings
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Conduct thorough prenatal assessments, including physical examinations, medical history reviews, and diagnostic tests
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Educate and counsel women about pregnancy care, nutrition, and lifestyle
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Assist and support women during labor and childbirth. Monitor fetal and maternal well-being, recognizing and addressing any complications
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Conduct postpartum assessments. Offer guidance on newborn care, breastfeeding, and postpartum recovery.
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Provide family planning and counseling, including contraceptive education and prescription
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Provide support and counseling to patients and families during times of pregnancy loss
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Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to ensure comprehensive and coordinated care
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Maintain clear and effective communication with patients, family, and other healthcare team members
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Willing to work with and train family medicine residents
ADMINISTRATION
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Maintain electronic medical records efficiently and maximize resources
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Create a learning plan that includes familiarity with new research and changes to standard of practice
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Participate in quality improvement activities
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Attend required staff and provider meetings except when clinical activities prevent such attendance
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Maintain current certifications including all mandatory annual and CPR training
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Ability to adhere to professional code of ethics, and compliance to Article 28 and FQHC (Federally Qualified Health Center) requirements
TEAM
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Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams at Jericho Road Community Health Center and at Oshei Children’s Hospital
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Ensure all actions, personal conduct, and communications represent the organization professionally.
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Uphold and ensure compliance to all policies/procedures, mission, and organizational values in a highly professional manner
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Must be able to sit or stand for extended periods of time. Exert up to 50lbs. pushing, pulling, or lifting. Walking and climbing stairs required. Able to talk/hear and communicate with others with or without reasonable accommodation.
TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS: Must be able to travel to sites while maintaining standards of safety and compliance with motor vehicle traffic laws. This position may require travel for necessary training and conferences.