Certified Nurse Midwife
Company: Kaiser
Location: Hemet
Posted on: March 18, 2023
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Job Description:
Under the supervision of an Ob-Gyn Physician, manages the
medical care of patients throughout the maternity cycle, including
the antepartum, intrapartum, postpartum and gynecological periods.
Provides standard maternity care and counseling to expectant women
following ambulatory care and inpatient standardized procedures,
protocols, policy and procedures and instructions regulated by the
State of California Nurse Practice Act and Southern California
Permanente Medical Group.Essential Responsibilities: Under the
supervision of an Ob-Gyn physician, manages the care of women
during labor and delivery. Obtains an accurate medical,
obstetrical, gynecological and psycho-social history of the present
pregnancy. Observes signs of the member's general and obstetrical
health status. Performs complete physical examinations including
the pap smear, breast examination, abdominal examination, pelvic
examination and clinical pelvimetry. Records all findings of
examinations, histories and significant observations in the
patient's chart. Determines pregnancy status during gestation,
presentation and position of fetus and fetal heart rate. Determines
whether all findings are within normal limits. Orders appropriate
laboratory examinations such as chest X-ray, ultrasound, CBC,
urinalysis, blood type and Rh factor, serology tests. Consults with
and obtains orders from an obstetrician for any special care or
diagnostic procedure and refers to other services as necessary.
Institutes preventative measures and detects abnormal conditions,
obtains consultation and assistance from physicians as needed.
Teaches, counsels and guides individual members regarding their
individual health care. Determines the need for social services,
genetics or mental health services and refers as appropriate.
Evaluates patient's general and obstetrical health status. Provides
health supervision, care and family planning advice to women during
antepartum and postpartum periods. Evaluates fetal status by
performing such procedures as abdominal palpation and ultrasound
examinations to estimate fetal weight, presentation and position,
approximate station and fetal heart rate. Able to perform internal
and external fetal monitoring and interpretation. Consults with
obstetrician regarding questionable findings. Determines member's
degree of labor and whether member is to be admitted to labor and
delivery. Independently conducts normal spontaneous vaginal
deliveries. First assists at Cesarean Sections and gynecological
surgeries. Performs immediate care of the newborn.Basic
Qualifications:Experience
Keywords: Kaiser, Hemet , Certified Nurse Midwife, Healthcare , Hemet, California
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