Certified Nurse Midwife- New River Valley
Carilion Clinic
- Christiansburg, VA
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Examines patient during pregnancy, utilizing physical findings, laboratory test results, and patient's statements to evaluate condition and ensure that patient's progress is normal.
- Discusses case with physician to assure observation of specified practices.
- Instructs patient in diet, prenatal health practices, and educates on birth options.
- Stays with patient during labor to reassure patient and to administer medication.
- Delivers infant and performs postpartum examinations and treatments to ensure that patient and infant are responding normally.
- When deviations from standard are encountered during pregnancy or delivery, administers stipulated emergency measures, and arranges for immediate contact of physician.
- Visits patient during postpartum period in hospital and at home to instruct patient in care of self and infant, including breastfeeding education.
- Maintains records of cases for inclusion in establishment file.
- Conducts classes for groups of patients and families to provide information concerning pregnancy, childbirth, and family orientation.
- May direct work and activities of others, including instructing in midwifery in establishment providing such training.
Employment Status: Full time
Location: Carilion Clinic Obstetrics & Gynecology - New River Valley
Shift: Day/Evening/Night
Shift Details: 8a-5p for office sessions with 24 hour call
Recruiter: KARYN B FARRELL
Recruiter Phone: 540-224-5383
Recruiter Email: KBFarrell@carilionclinic.org
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