APP Mgr Inpatient 2

Position Description:

The Medical College of Wisconsins Department of OBGYN is seeking a Certified Nurse Midwife (APRN) Manager to oversee the day-to-day clinical operations of the CNM team ensuring the delivery of high-quality inpatient and outpatient careand that standardized processes are followed. Will help to create CNM guidelines for care management (including but not limited to requirements for OB physician or MFM physician consultation and/or transfer of care)

The APRN will provide primary or specialty medical care within defined scope of practice under the supervision of a licensed physician and in accordance with MCW/FMLH/CHW policies and procedures. The APRN will be responsible for the physical mental and emotional care of their patients during delivery. The CNM will provide prenatal and postnatal education examine the patient during the course of the pregnancy and assist patients in creating birth plans. The APRN will also ensure the health and well-being of the newborn and mother during delivery.

The Ideal Candidate will be a Womens Health experienced RN with Professionalism strong communication skills and collegiality wanting to be part of a thriving and very collaborative academic practice at the Medical College of Wisconsin (MCW). Areas of responsibility will include but not be limited to providing direct patient care to in a blended setting.

In this role you will

• Provide leadership and guidance to the CNM team supporting their professional development and ensuring they are equipped to deliver optimal care.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives monitoring outcomes and making recommendations for enhancements.
• Contribute to the efficient and effective functioning of the clinical program including scheduling resource allocation and process improvement.
• Perform gynecological exams
• Educate patients on health nutrition and family planning
• Perform tests to obtain information about patients medical conditions
• Provide full scope prenatal and postpartum care in accordance with ACOG standards.
• Counsel expectant mothers on birthing plans including hospital care and others plans of care
• Provide emotional care for mothers during birth
• Arrange prenatal planning and care for mothers
• Prepare for birthing by following all health and safety standards
• Coach mother through the birthing process
• Perform deliveries and assist caesareans
• Tend to the health and well-being of both the fetus and mother during the process
• Assist physicians in caring for the mother during complicated births
• Study patient history and health assessments
• Monitor patient postpartum and be available for questions or concerns
• Participate in research and further educational opportunities
• Perform CPR or other emergency measures if needed
• Perform newborn circumcision as needed
• Perform other duties as needed as part of the team in the Birth Center
• Attend required training and meets key regulatory requirements including CMS and The Joint Commission.
• Evaluates quality outcomes for the patients under the care of OB/GYN programs through participation in the development of quality indicators and outcomes dashboard.

Core Advanced Practice Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive histories and physical exams identifies normal and abnormal findings including physical cognitive and psychosocial status.
• Order perform and interpret screening and diagnostic procedures and tests and appropriately communicates and documents information
• Write accurate and timely progress notes procedure notes and/or admission and transfer orders
• Develop pharmaceutical and non-pharmaceutical treatment plans.
• Monitor effectiveness of plan of care
• Educate patients on disease and treatment plans.
• Perform procedures as trained and appropriately credentialed.
• Document within the Electronic Medical Record (EMR) and completes other necessary documents.
• Collaborate and/or consults with physicians and other health care providers as appropriate.
• Educates counsels and assists patients and families regarding current health problems health maintenance activities and preventive behaviors.
• Attend required training and meets key regulatory requirements including those of the privileging institution CMS and the Joint Commission.
• Acquires information on the most current development and trends in the Physician Assistant field and/or Nurse Practitioner field through educational programs in-services professional associates and current literature.

Application review will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.

All interactions will remain confidential and no inquiries will be made without the consent of the applicant. Formal applications are preferred but nominations and communication of interest including current Resume/CV and optional a cover letter stating reasons for interest in the role may be submitted to: Emily Roth APP Recruiter

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Medical College of Wisconsin

At the core of everything we do at the Medical College of Wisconsin (MCW) is the pursuit of new knowledge and the power of academic medicine. Bringing together the worlds top scientists and clinicians inspired students and invested communities we are driven to solve the most complex challenges in health and society. MCW is home to a diverse group of thought leaders collaborating to build a healthier world and a continuous cycle of life-changing knowledge. MCW hasapproximately 1600full-time and part-time faculty andapproximately 3445full-time employees.

Milwaukee

Milwaukee the largest city in Wisconsin is located on Lake Michigans western shore. A metropolitan area with more than 1.5 million people Milwaukee is an affordable comfortable place to live work and play big enough to be exciting and uncongested enough to get around easily. Milwaukees many neighborhoods have incredible charm accommodating a variety of lifestyles from high-rise apartments to small farms. Nestled along a magnificent bluff overlooking Lake Michigan Milwaukees downtown is home to botanical gardens museums a theater district the world champion Milwaukee Bucks the Milwaukee Brewers and many fine restaurants. The lake and its harbors are skirted by scenic parklands and provide first-class opportunities for recreation including hiking cycling boating and more. A recent study ranked Milwaukee as the 15th most walkable of the 50 largest US cities.

Preferred Schedule: Full-time role with expectations for coverage during core business hours and flexibility required as necessary to accommodate business needs