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Position Summary:

We have an exciting opportunity to join our team as a Certified Midwife or Physician Assistant in Labor & Delivery in Manhattan. 

The Certified Midwife employed by NYU Langone as a hospitalist is a member of the Obstetrics and Gynecology Department and may function in the triage and inpatient settings Midwives will ensure the provision and coordination of comprehensive advanced practice nursing processes and pertinent standards of care and uphold Midwifery Core Values Licensed Midwives provide antepartum intrapartum and postpartum care of normal and complicated pregnancies as well as providing gynecological care of women in the hospital setting Licensed Midwives functioning as hospitalist will work in collaboration with the Attending Physician Hospitalist on duty

Job Responsibilities:

Demonstrates knowledge of health maintenance and disease prevention measures and incorporates them into the performance of responsibilitiesEducates patient and family to facilitate and support health adjustments to new or changing health patternsProvides consultation and proper hand off about the patient s therapeutic regimen to other members of the health care teamFacilitates the continuity of care across the continuum of services e g home care community referrals other facilities appointments with other providers or specialists etcPractices as a member of the allied health staff according to the rules and regulations of the Medical Staff and bylaws as outlined in the delineation of privilegesActs as a professional role model to all levels of staff by incorporating expertise and related experience into all aspects of patient careIncorporates patient family community cultural and developmental needs in the plan of careEnsures complete and thorough documentation in the Electronic Medical Record for all services rendered independently bills for those servicesPerforms as OR first assist in surgical procedures if certifiedSupports the mission philosophy standards goals and objectives of the institution department and service lineEmpowers patients through education to take charge of their own health and well being by engaging in healthful habitsParticipates in professional organizations and activities that enhance midwifery practice and/or health outcomes of the female patientIncorporate best practices to continuously improve quality of care and clinical judgementDemonstrates the highest level of accountability for professional practiceEvaluates the relationships among access cost quality and safety and their influence on health careEvaluates how organizational structure care processes financing marketing and policy decisions impact the quality of health careAcknowledges cultural gender and age specific differences and implements interventions to ensure quality in practicePromotes own professional growth and development in the clinical and managerial roleMaintains current expertise in Midwifery Practice and Advanced Practice NursingServes as a clinical expert and resource for the education of peers and other health professionals including Residents especially as it relates to the management of low risk pregnancy and other aspects careMaintains membership in professional organizations allowing for networking with peersTranslates research and other forms of knowledge to improve practice processes and outcomesDevelops new practice approaches based on the integration of research theory and practice knowledgeIntegrates appropriate technologies for knowledge management to improve health care deliveryAnalyzes the implication of health policy across the disciplinesParticipates in the development and monitoring of patient outcomes per established practice protocols for purposes of quality and performance improvementApplies skill in on going peer review to promote a culture of excellenceActs as liaison between patient and payers advocating for patient s needs and timely provision of careMotivates public in health promotion and disease prevention through participation in community outreach programs such as mass immunization for preventable disease when ablePlans and organizes care to meet individual patient needs and to ensure appropriate clinical resource utilization per protocols pathways and other meansWorks collaboratively with nursing experts and other disciplines in the development and implementation of clinical studies relevant to patient population servedAssists in the preparation implementation and evaluation of research protocols when applicableMonitors and trends the cost effectiveness of care particularly as it relates to the efficiency and performance indicators established for the patient populationParticipates in patient family and community education as well as resources development implementation and evaluationWorks collaboratively with the interdisciplinary team to maintain timely and appropriate communication with patient family other disciplines and ancillary services

Minimum Qualifications:

To qualify you must have:

Licensure: Licensed Midwife in New York State with prescriptive privilegesEducation: Doctorate or Masters Degree in Midwifery from an accredited Midwifery ProgramCredentialed through the Credentialing Committee of the Medical Board with approved Delineation of Privileges National certification with the American Midwifery Board Certification AMCB is requiredDEA certificatePrevious experience as a Licensed Midwife is preferredEvidence of excellent interpersonal skills effective communication skills creative problem solving and excellent critical thinking and leadership;Previously demonstrated ability to facilitate group processes and work cohesively and collaboratively as member of the interdisciplinary team;Effective change agent;Membership in related professional specialty organizations desirable;Electronic Fetal Monitoring Credentialing as applicableNRP certification as applicableBasic Life Support certification; ACLS;Department Drills/Skills participation;Infection Control Certification every 4 years. 

Required Licenses: Midwifery Certification-NYS

Preferred Qualifications:

Membership in pertinent professional organizations preferred

Qualified candidates must be able to effectively communicate with all levels of the organization.

NYU Langone Health provides its staff with far more than just a place to work. Rather, we are an institution you can be proud of, an institution where you'll feel good about devoting your time and your talents.

NYU Langone Health is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer committed to diversity and inclusion in all aspects of recruiting and employment. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration without regard to race, color, gender, gender identity or expression, sex, sexual orientation, transgender status, gender dysphoria, national origin, age, religion, disability, military and veteran status, marital or parental status, citizenship status, genetic information or any other factor which cannot lawfully be used as a basis for an employment decision. We require applications to be completed online.
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NYU Langone Health provides a salary range to comply with the New York state Law on Salary Transparency in Job Advertisements. The salary range for the role is $141,658.40 - $181,658.40 Annually. Actual salaries depend on a variety of factors, including experience, specialty, education, and hospital need. The salary range or contractual rate listed does not include bonuses/incentive, differential pay or other forms of compensation or benefits.

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