Certified Nurse Midwife

Company :

Allegheny Health Network

Job Description : 

GENERAL OVERVIEW:

Provides care to women and their families throughout their lifespan.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Performs procedures within the scope of midwifery practice as defined by the American College of Nurse Midwives and outlined in the practice guidelines. (50%)
• Performs assessments of physical, psychosocial and educational needs. (25%)
• Provides diagnosis and order appropriate treatment and medication. (25%)
• Performs other duties as assigned or required.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Minimum

• Graduate of Nurse Midwife Program accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Midwifery Education (ACME)
• Current State of PA RN licensure OR Current multi-state licensure through the enhanced Nurse Licensure Compact (eNLC).
• Certification from American Midwifery Certification Board (AMCB)
• Current PA Midwifery license with prescriptive authority

Preferred

• 1-3 years’ midwifery experience

Additional Employment Requirements:

• Current PA driver's license
• CPR – American Heart Association
• Act 34 Criminal Background Clearance Certificate
• Act 33 Child Abuse Clearance Certificate
• Act 73 FBI Fingerprinting Criminal Background Clearance Certificate

Disclaimer: The job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and essential duties and responsibilities of work performed by employees within this job title. It may not contain a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees to do this job.

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As a component of job responsibilities, employees may have access to covered information, cardholder data, or other confidential customer information that must be protected at all times.  In connection with this, all employees must comply with both the Health Insurance Portability Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) as described in the Notice of Privacy Practices and Privacy Policies and Procedures as well as all data security guidelines established within the Company’s Handbook of Privacy Policies and Practices and Information Security Policy. 

Furthermore, it is every employee’s responsibility to comply with the company’s Code of Business Conduct. This includes but is not limited to adherence to applicable federal and state laws, rules, and regulations as well as company policies and training requirements.

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