Salary is determined by experience and education and expected to be at least the median salary for north central Florida.
Additional Information:
2 openings available.
Internal Number: 2323
All About Women, Obstetrics and Gynecology in Gainesville, Florida is looking to hire a compassionate Certified Nurse Midwife for our growing practice. We are a mid size medical practice with 4 physicians and 6 midwives. One of our midwives is retiring at the end of the year. We believe in a team based model in which our physicians and midwives work closely together on patient care both in the clinic as well as in the hospital.
The position requires 2 to 3 days of clinic time, one day of weekday call and one weekend in rotation with the other midwives. Although OB centered, our midwives also see many patients for annual well woman care and gynecological issues. We have a robust benefits package including a 401K and profit sharing.
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
Perform gynecological exams
Educate patients on health, nutrition, and family planning
Perform tests to obtain information about patients' medical conditions
Counsel expectant mothers on birthing plans, including hospital care, birthing centers, and other options
Arrange prenatal planning and care for mothers
Coach mother through the birthing process
Perform deliveries and assist caesareans
Assist surgeons and physicians in caring for the mother during complicated births
Provide care for mothers and newborns after birth
Monitor the patient's vital signs and heart rate during birth
Study patient history and health assessments
Communicate stages of birth to family members
Explain and demonstrate breastfeeding techniques
Monitor patient postpartum and be available for questions or concerns
Requirement include:
Bachelor's degree from an accredited School of Nursing and Midwifery and certification from the American Midwifery Certification Board; additional education and certification a plus
Must be registered as a nurse in the state
Ability to multitask, prioritize, and manage time efficiently
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Compassionate and caring of patients
Calm and cool-headed with a positive attitude
Able to work nights, weekends, extended hours, and holidays
Good leadership skills; able to mentor and educate
All About Women Obstetrics and Gynecology is a patient centered practice in Gainesville and Lake City, Florida. Our Gainesville office is in the Women's Center of North Florida Regional Medical Center. We are privileged to have 6 midwives on staff as well as 3 obstetrician/gynecologist and 1 gynecologist. We are a patient centered practice. We feel trust is the central link between provider and patient. Our mission and values dictate every aspect of how we run our practice and we place an emphasis on providing the most advanced OB/GYN care available in a comfortable, compassionate setting.