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CERTIFIED NURSE MIDWIFE II

Location:	Fort Defiance, AZ Exit Disclaimer: You Are Leaving www.ihs.gov
Type:	Tribal
Salary Range:	Salary Negotiable
Open Period:	8/12/2022 until filled
Summary:	Fort Defiance Indian Hospital Board, Inc. (FDIHB) is committed to delivering quality healthcare to northeastern Arizona. We are actively recruiting talented Providers to join us in the stunning American Southwest, where icons such as the Grand Canyon and Monument Valley characterize the high-desert plateaus. FDIHB's core value of Work-Life-Balance truly defines the rural healthcare systems of the future. We look forward to reviewing your qualifications at www.fdihb.org/careers! DISCLAIMER: Applicant must meet the criteria for Credentialing and Privileging in accordance with FDIHB, Inc. Medical Staff Bylaws, as amended. NAVAJO/INDIAN PREFERENCE: FDIHB, Inc. is located within the Navajo Nation and, in accordance with Navajo Nation law, has implemented a Navajo/Indian Preference in Employment Policy. Pursuant to this Policy, applicants who meet the minimum qualifications for this position and who are enrolled members of the Navajo Nation will be given primary preference in hiring and employment for this position and members of other federally-recognized Indian tribes will be given secondary preference. Other candidates will be considered only after all candidates entitled to primary or secondary preference have been fully considered. This position serves as an experienced Certified Nurse Midwife who is responsible for providing comprehensive and continuing health and medical care services to women and newborns.
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Duties:	Provides visionary leadership and strategic direction to produce real improvements in clinical practice and the quality of care and service to childbearing women. Assists with providing professional leadership to the integrated hospital and community midwifery team.Acts as role model and advocate for woman-centered, evidenced-based care in line with the national agenda. Explores current research, identifies areas for development and plans appropriate changes using research and experience to evaluate outcomes. Works as an expert practitioner keeping abreast of current practices and maintaining clinical credibility by regularly participating in clinical practice. Provides midwifery care to women in the prenatal, intrapartum, and postpartum periods. Including prenatal visits, antepartum testing, attendance during labor, vaginal deliveries, assisting with cesarean sections, repair of vulvar/vaginal lacerations, immediate and outpatient postpartum care. Provides routine newborn care up to six weeks. Provides midwifery care to women of all ages in the area of well-woman gynecology. Including family planning and birth control, sexually transmitted infection (STI) prevention, diagnosis, and treatment, diagnosis and treatment of minor gynecological problems and menopause. Participates in the Midwifery Services peer review, meetings, and projects. Interviews and examines patients, reviews past medical history, and requests/or performs diagnostic tests and examinations deemed necessary to obtain all possible information related to each case. Makes preliminary diagnosis, directs, prescribes or provides treatment, or arranges for specialized care or patient referral as required. Bases decision upon information obtained, professional midwifery knowledge and skills and prescribed policies and procedures. Ensures preparation of timely, appropriate medical records for all patients seen to assure the accumulation and organization of all pertinent clinical data needed to provide comprehensive medical care. Independently provides routine care for pregnancy, birth and well woman care. Gives total patient care including prevention, health maintenance, early diagnosis, treatment and follow-up services. Conducts outpatient clinics making observations appropriate to the outpatients underlying disease and treatment plan, including current symptoms. plan and patient observations. Performs other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:	EXPERIENCE: Three (3) years of Certified Nurse Midwifery Experience. EDUCATION: Completion of an accredited Master's Degree in Midwifery. Active Board Certification from the American Midwifery Certification Board (AMCB). Active unrestricted Midwifery license in any U.S. State or Territory. Certification in Basic Life Support (BLS) and maintain certification. Certification in Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) and maintain certification. FOR FULL CONSIDERATION, the completion of an online application is MANDATORY at www.fdihb.org/careers and give as much detail as practically required. PLEASE EMAIL an Updated Curriculum Vitae (CV)/Resume and a copy of your Midwifery Degree (MSN) to: Ophelia.Anthony@fdihb.org / OFFICE: (928) 729-8117.
Work Type:	Permanent, Full
Announcement #:	CERTI001153-22
Who May Apply?	US Citizens
Get Details & Apply:	https://www.fdihb.org/careers Exit Disclaimer: You Are Leaving www.ihs.gov

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Name:	Anthony, Ophelia