Sun River Health is seeking a part-time Certified Midwife at its Peekskill site to provide comprehensive primary, preventative, and behavioral health services. This role involves planning, evaluating, and delivering healthcare to patients, with an emphasis on preventive health measures and patient education. The Certified Midwife will work in consultation with physicians for high-risk patients, contributing to Sun River Health's mission of serving underserved and vulnerable communities.

Practice Info

Federally Qualified, Non-Profit Health Center
Serving communities in Suffolk, Rockland, Orange, Dutchess, Ulster, Sullivan, Columbia and Westchester County
Part-time position at the Peekskill site

Responsibilities

Takes histories, performs physical examinations, prescribes treatment and medication for conditions falling in the scope of his/her specialty
Provides on call and hospital coverage for Health Center patients where contractually obligated to do so
Performs deliveries as outlined in midwifery protocols and practice privileges
Designs and participates in quality assurance activities, including Medical Record Peer Review, performance and procedure audits, outcome audits and focused reviews
Provides supervision for clinical activities of nursing personnel in his/her department, including but not limited to review of protocols, telephone triage and follow-up procedures
Coordinates test, referrals and care of patients outside the Health Center
Sets standards for preventive care and diagnostic screening within his/her specialty; participates in the development of programs to carry out these standards
Provides accurate and legible documentation of care

Compensation

Sign On Bonus: $3,500 for Eligible External Applicants - Terms and Conditions Apply
Hourly Salary: $77.83 - $82.57 per hour

Requirements

Master's degree with Certification by the American College of Nurse Midwifery to practice in New York State
1 year of work related experience

Nurse Midwife

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