Midwife - Midwives of Magee - Magee Womens Hospital

at  UPMC

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• Graduate of CNM program accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Midwifery Education (ACME)
• AMCB Certification preferred
• Current Pennsylvania RN and CNM licensure required
  Competitive salary and benefits, including CME budget. As a practice, we promote a sustainable work-life balance in an area with an excellent quality of life. Pittsburgh has been ranked one of the most livable cities in the US, boasting a warm, friendly culture with considerable history. Many beautiful parks and outdoor spaces, excellent schooling options, lively neighborhoods, a great art, food, and music scene, all make Pittsburgh a fantastic place to live.

SPECIAL SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:

• Ability to establish and maintain positive, caring relationships with executives, managers, physicians, non-physician providers, ancillary and support staff, other departments, and patients/families.
• Ability to work productively and effectively within a complex environment, handle multiple/changing priorities and specialized equipment.
• Critical thinking, analytical and problem-solving abilities required as related to various aspects of patient care.
• Good clinical judgment.
• Critical thinking skills necessary to exercise and to lead others in application of acceptable standards of practice.
• Mobility and visual manual dexterity.
• Physical stamina for frequent walking, standing, lifting and positioning of patients.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provides prenatal, birth, and postpartum care in a rotating schedule that includes shared nights and weekends
• Provides well-person and problem gynecology services, including annuals, cancer screenings and STI testing
• Provides full spectrum contraception including all LARC options
• Provides clinical mentoring to medical and midwifery students
• Will be available for participation in clinical meetings, patient orientation sessions and administrative needs of the midwifery service

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Demonstrates accountability for professional development that improves the quality of professional practice and the quality of patient care. Makes recommendations for the improvement of clinical care and the health of the workplace and welcomes and participates in change initiatives. Leads by investing and building healthy relationships among colleagues and other disciplines. Shows the ability to set priorities. Begins to serve as an engaged member of a team supporting colleagues in service to patients and families and may participate in task forces or other initiatives.Applies basic professional practice knowledge and skills appropriate for practice setting. Communicates effectively, both verbally and in documentation.
• Demonstrates critical thinking in all areas of professional practice. Learns to incorporate acceptable standards of professional practice as well as business unit and health system’s goals to improve patient safety, quality and satisfaction. Formulates a plan of care that considers individual patient needs. Demonstrates initiative and seeks formal and informal opportunities to improve clinical practice. Seeks guidance and asks questions to continuously improve professional practice. Builds relationships with patient, families and colleagues. Identifies ethical situations within patient care or within the workplace and seeks assistance. Professionally accepts assignments that gradually increase patient load and complexity.
• Actively engages in clinical development of all members of the healthcare team. Requests opportunities to learn advanced professional practice techniques from senior healthcare team members. Seeks, accepts and utilizes performance feedback from peers, preceptors and unit/department Leaders as a learning opportunity and to improve practice. Demonstrates enthusiasm for continuous learning and identifies and creates a plan for the continuation of learning and development. Identifies patient and family needs for education and provides basic education to support the episode of care. Seeks professional development and involvement through membership in a professional organization and/or reading professional literature on a regular basis.
• Demonstrates a basic knowledge of research, how it affects practice and who/what resources are available to assist with evidence-based practice by asking questions, demonstrating interest, participating in journal clubs. Clinical practice demonstrates knowledge of how quality and innovation impacts patient satisfaction, safety, and clinical quality outcomes. Identifies opportunities for improvement on the clinical area. Demonstrates the ability to communicate clearly and effectively with all members of the health care team. Begins to demonstrate awareness of cultural diversity, horizontal violence and impairment in the health professions. Cares for patients and self by supporting safety in the workplace.