Kaiser Permanente
Lead Certified Nurse Midwife
Kaiser Permanente, Riverside, California, United States, 92504
At Kaiser Permanente, our focus on total health allows us to work as one. As one team driven by talented, passionate health care professionals. One community focused on making healthy choices. One organization using the latest innovations and most advanced care to serve 12.5 million people across the country. If you’re looking for an opportunity to make a real difference in each member’s mind, body, and spirit, join us at the heart of health care.Lead Certified Nurse MidwifeRiverside, CaliforniaFull-Time, Salary Range:
$194,622 - $211,445/Year** New Hire $5000 Sign on Bonus Available **Job Summary:Under the general supervision of the OB/GYN chief of Service for clinical issues and the Department Administer for administrative issues, functions as a Midwifery Lead of the healthcare team. Coordinates departmental operations that ensure quality patient care in a safe, healing environment that is patient and family centered. Demonstrates responsibility and accountability for own professional practice. Has appropriate clinical skills to be an expert resource. Is available and supportive to employees and understands priorities/needs of the department. Is a staff role model for professional Nurse-Midwifery practice. May recommend to management in efficient resource allocation by assuring appropriate scheduling and coverage. Demonstrates performance consistent with the strategic plan of the organization and the KP mission, vision and values.Essential Responsibilities:The Lead Certified Nurse-Midwife demonstrates proficiency by exhibiting the following skills, competencies, & behaviors: Leadership: Directs reviews, assigns & organizes the work of at least three (3) or more Certified Nurse-Midwives. Applies the KP Nursing mission, vision, values & behaviors in daily practice. Understands needs & sets priorities for the department. Provides professional leadership & direction of Certified Nurse-Midwives in order to maintain efficient delivery of effective patient care. Coordinates departmental operations & delegates tasks appropriately. Is an excellent staff role model for professional Midwifery practice. Supports & enhances the leadership skills of the staff RNs, LVNs & MAs/CNAs (& other ancillary staff as appropriate). Upholds compliance with Kaiser Permanentes Policies & Procedures, Principles of Responsibilities, applicable State & Federal laws regulations, accreditation & licensure requirements. Upholds the standards of the California Nurse Practice Act, American Nurses Association (ANA) Standards of Nursing Practice, ANA Code of Ethics for Nurses and the American College of Nurse-Midwives. Champions new ideas. Actively collaborates with others through the change process. Acts as a resource, preceptor & mentor to new employees, residents, registry, students, & other team members in department specific operations & patient care activities. Collaborates with or refers to manager/clinical nurse specialist/educator any outstanding issues or concerns on the unit. Demonstrates ability to identify & resolve problems in collaboration with work teams across the continuum. Ensures compliance with regulatory requirements, policies, procedures, & standards of practice. Participates in activities related to patient flow, including admission & discharge processes. Facilitates inter-professional/interdisciplinary communication & collaboration.Nursing Process: Serves as a resource for clinical concerns, scope of practice & applicable State & Federal regulations as well as operational concerns of providers & staff. Possesses experience & skills to be a resource for providers, RNs, LVNs, MAs, CNAs, (& other ancillary staff as appropriate). Demonstrates flexibility in work schedule to meet departmental needs. Actively involved in assigning, orienting, & precepting & coaching staff and students as needed.Documentation: Conducts audits & ensures that documentation reflects thorough assessments, incorporates physical & psychosocial findings, diagnostic tests, learning needs, barriers, multidisciplinary education plans & age-appropriate care.Clinical Outcomes: Participates/leads various aspects of department operations, staff competencies, department committees, Unit Based Teams (UBTs), new projects, quality efforts, & educational programs. Demonstrates knowledge of patients specific conditions commonly seen in the department & care required. Interfaces with leadership, peers, physicians, other healthcare providers, & support staff regarding performance, as necessary. Actively participates, champions & motivates other staff in quality improvement, patient care, workflow, & improvement in clinical initiatives & working conditions of the department. Provides input on employees performance evaluations through provider and patient feedback, peer review and chart review.Workplace Safety: Adjusts staffing needs of the department to assure quality patient care, patient & staff safety, efficiency, productivity & working conditions of providers & staff. Actively models Labor-Management Partnership (LMP) Workplace Safety principles & practices.Patient Care Experience/Customer Service: Acts as a role model for staff regarding providing a patient care experience that exceeds members expectations. Ensures timely & appropriate management of patients. Participates in a smooth transition for patients across the care continuum.Team Commitment: Ensures support of the collaborative LMP environment through unit-based teams (UBTs). Identifies & supports staff professional/clinical development needs (i.e. certification, presentations, reward/recognition). Motivates staff to attain their fullest potential in improving performance, attendance, access, and service & quality outcomes. Assures departmental meeting information is consistently communicated. Confronts difficult or conflict situations constructively & seeks appropriate assistance.Fiscal Responsibility: Participates in resource allocation (assignments, scheduling, and certain equipment/supply management). Collaborates & assists with leadership, physicians, & peers in scheduling, workflow & throughput to promote quality patient care, patient & staff safety, efficiency, productivity & working conditions of providers & staff.Professional Development: Attends Professional Development Educational programs. Takes responsibility for professional growth & development.In addition to the Certified Nurse Midwife Job Details, The Lead CNM shall demonstrate proficiency by exhibiting the following skills, competencies & behaviors: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 members 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 patients 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 patients 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 members 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:ExperienceMinimum three (3) years full-time recent experience as a CNM required.EducationGraduate of an accredited RN program.Masters Science Degree required in 2010.Graduate of a nurse midwifery program accredited by the A.C.N.M. BS or BSN or BA required, MS Degree required in 2010.License, Certification, RegistrationCertified Nurse Midwife (California)Registered Nurse License (California)Neonatal Resuscitation ProgramNurse Midwife National CertificationNational Provider IdentifierBasic Life SupportAdditional RequirementsDEA Registration NumberMust be able to work in a Labor Management/Partnership EnvironmentPreferred Qualifications:Leadership and supervisory experience preferredDEA RequiredNotes:Variable schedules may change based on operational needs may cover inpatient duties on weekends and holidays.For immediate consideration, please visit
http://kp.org/careers
for complete qualifications and job submission details, referencing job number 1282405.Kaiser Permanente is an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), age, sexual orientation, national origin, marital status, parental status, ancestry, disability, gender identity, veteran status, genetic information, other distinguishing characteristics of diversity and inclusion, or any other protected status.External hires must pass a background check/drug screen. Qualified applicants with arrest and/or conviction records will be considered for employment in a manner consistent with federal and state laws, as well as applicable local ordinances, including but not limited to the San Francisco and Los Angeles Fair Chance Ordinances.This position supports Kaiser Permanente’s code of conduct and compliance by adhering to all laws and regulations, accreditation and licensure requirements, and internal policies and procedures.KAISER PERMANENTEDiscover what it’s like to be part of an industry-leading organization driving innovative care and technology. Get social with us and see what people are saying!
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$194,622 - $211,445/Year** New Hire $5000 Sign on Bonus Available **Job Summary:Under the general supervision of the OB/GYN chief of Service for clinical issues and the Department Administer for administrative issues, functions as a Midwifery Lead of the healthcare team. Coordinates departmental operations that ensure quality patient care in a safe, healing environment that is patient and family centered. Demonstrates responsibility and accountability for own professional practice. Has appropriate clinical skills to be an expert resource. Is available and supportive to employees and understands priorities/needs of the department. Is a staff role model for professional Nurse-Midwifery practice. May recommend to management in efficient resource allocation by assuring appropriate scheduling and coverage. Demonstrates performance consistent with the strategic plan of the organization and the KP mission, vision and values.Essential Responsibilities:The Lead Certified Nurse-Midwife demonstrates proficiency by exhibiting the following skills, competencies, & behaviors: Leadership: Directs reviews, assigns & organizes the work of at least three (3) or more Certified Nurse-Midwives. Applies the KP Nursing mission, vision, values & behaviors in daily practice. Understands needs & sets priorities for the department. Provides professional leadership & direction of Certified Nurse-Midwives in order to maintain efficient delivery of effective patient care. Coordinates departmental operations & delegates tasks appropriately. Is an excellent staff role model for professional Midwifery practice. Supports & enhances the leadership skills of the staff RNs, LVNs & MAs/CNAs (& other ancillary staff as appropriate). Upholds compliance with Kaiser Permanentes Policies & Procedures, Principles of Responsibilities, applicable State & Federal laws regulations, accreditation & licensure requirements. Upholds the standards of the California Nurse Practice Act, American Nurses Association (ANA) Standards of Nursing Practice, ANA Code of Ethics for Nurses and the American College of Nurse-Midwives. Champions new ideas. Actively collaborates with others through the change process. Acts as a resource, preceptor & mentor to new employees, residents, registry, students, & other team members in department specific operations & patient care activities. Collaborates with or refers to manager/clinical nurse specialist/educator any outstanding issues or concerns on the unit. Demonstrates ability to identify & resolve problems in collaboration with work teams across the continuum. Ensures compliance with regulatory requirements, policies, procedures, & standards of practice. Participates in activities related to patient flow, including admission & discharge processes. Facilitates inter-professional/interdisciplinary communication & collaboration.Nursing Process: Serves as a resource for clinical concerns, scope of practice & applicable State & Federal regulations as well as operational concerns of providers & staff. Possesses experience & skills to be a resource for providers, RNs, LVNs, MAs, CNAs, (& other ancillary staff as appropriate). Demonstrates flexibility in work schedule to meet departmental needs. Actively involved in assigning, orienting, & precepting & coaching staff and students as needed.Documentation: Conducts audits & ensures that documentation reflects thorough assessments, incorporates physical & psychosocial findings, diagnostic tests, learning needs, barriers, multidisciplinary education plans & age-appropriate care.Clinical Outcomes: Participates/leads various aspects of department operations, staff competencies, department committees, Unit Based Teams (UBTs), new projects, quality efforts, & educational programs. Demonstrates knowledge of patients specific conditions commonly seen in the department & care required. Interfaces with leadership, peers, physicians, other healthcare providers, & support staff regarding performance, as necessary. Actively participates, champions & motivates other staff in quality improvement, patient care, workflow, & improvement in clinical initiatives & working conditions of the department. Provides input on employees performance evaluations through provider and patient feedback, peer review and chart review.Workplace Safety: Adjusts staffing needs of the department to assure quality patient care, patient & staff safety, efficiency, productivity & working conditions of providers & staff. Actively models Labor-Management Partnership (LMP) Workplace Safety principles & practices.Patient Care Experience/Customer Service: Acts as a role model for staff regarding providing a patient care experience that exceeds members expectations. Ensures timely & appropriate management of patients. Participates in a smooth transition for patients across the care continuum.Team Commitment: Ensures support of the collaborative LMP environment through unit-based teams (UBTs). Identifies & supports staff professional/clinical development needs (i.e. certification, presentations, reward/recognition). Motivates staff to attain their fullest potential in improving performance, attendance, access, and service & quality outcomes. Assures departmental meeting information is consistently communicated. Confronts difficult or conflict situations constructively & seeks appropriate assistance.Fiscal Responsibility: Participates in resource allocation (assignments, scheduling, and certain equipment/supply management). Collaborates & assists with leadership, physicians, & peers in scheduling, workflow & throughput to promote quality patient care, patient & staff safety, efficiency, productivity & working conditions of providers & staff.Professional Development: Attends Professional Development Educational programs. Takes responsibility for professional growth & development.In addition to the Certified Nurse Midwife Job Details, The Lead CNM shall demonstrate proficiency by exhibiting the following skills, competencies & behaviors: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 members 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 patients 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 patients 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 members 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:ExperienceMinimum three (3) years full-time recent experience as a CNM required.EducationGraduate of an accredited RN program.Masters Science Degree required in 2010.Graduate of a nurse midwifery program accredited by the A.C.N.M. BS or BSN or BA required, MS Degree required in 2010.License, Certification, RegistrationCertified Nurse Midwife (California)Registered Nurse License (California)Neonatal Resuscitation ProgramNurse Midwife National CertificationNational Provider IdentifierBasic Life SupportAdditional RequirementsDEA Registration NumberMust be able to work in a Labor Management/Partnership EnvironmentPreferred Qualifications:Leadership and supervisory experience preferredDEA RequiredNotes:Variable schedules may change based on operational needs may cover inpatient duties on weekends and holidays.For immediate consideration, please visit
http://kp.org/careers
for complete qualifications and job submission details, referencing job number 1282405.Kaiser Permanente is an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), age, sexual orientation, national origin, marital status, parental status, ancestry, disability, gender identity, veteran status, genetic information, other distinguishing characteristics of diversity and inclusion, or any other protected status.External hires must pass a background check/drug screen. Qualified applicants with arrest and/or conviction records will be considered for employment in a manner consistent with federal and state laws, as well as applicable local ordinances, including but not limited to the San Francisco and Los Angeles Fair Chance Ordinances.This position supports Kaiser Permanente’s code of conduct and compliance by adhering to all laws and regulations, accreditation and licensure requirements, and internal policies and procedures.KAISER PERMANENTEDiscover what it’s like to be part of an industry-leading organization driving innovative care and technology. Get social with us and see what people are saying!
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