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YOU'RE INVITED TO APPLY:
The Marin County Human Resources Department and the Marin County Department
of Health and Human Services are announcing a recruitment for the position
of Certified Nurse Midwife, Bilingual – Spanish/English (Per Diem – Extra
Hire) in the Division of Public Health, Women’s Health Services.
THE POSITION: Extra
hire vacancies in Women’s Health Services for per diem shift coverage during
vacations, holidays, sick leave, short staff, and/or retirements.
TENTATIVE EXAM SCHEDULE:
Applicants meeting the minimum qualifications will be notified to contact
the Health and Human Services Department for a selection interview in the
order their applications are received by the Human Resources Department.
DUTIES:
Duties include but are not limited to, in both Spanish and English:
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Takes patients' medical,
social and obstetric history; performs physical, vaginal, self-breast,
clinical pelvimetry and general health status exams; orders and/or
performs approved laboratory and diagnostic exams, consulting with and/or
referring complications to a physician.
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Orders medications per
midwifery protocols; documents care rendered in patient chart; performs
chart review and evaluates patient progress; consults with other members
of the health care team to develop and manage care and follow-up plans.
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Independently manages and
delivers low-risk patients, particularly those who are Spanish/English
speaking; assumes co-management of high-risk women when appropriate and
manages complications and emergencies until physician arrives; assesses
immediate and ongoing status of labor, well-being of patient and fetus and
normalcy of progress.
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Initiates and carries out
midwifery and medical interventions, such as but not limited to amniotomy,
IUPC insertion, fetal scalp electrode application, catheterization, IV
fluid administration, episiotomy, anesthesia and medications; supports
patients during labor.
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Assists physicians with
operative deliveries as required.
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Performs initial assessment
of newborn status; assists in promoting establishment of airway and
maintenance of body temperature; begins resuscitation efforts in the
absence of a physician.
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Manages postpartum care
particularly for clients and families who are Spanish/English speaking;
writes postpartum orders as indicated; provides guidance, assistance and
referrals to community medical and social agencies and resources; signs
birth certificates.
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Provides telephone triage
and consultation to patients; participates in prenatal and postpartum
patient education.
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May participate in evidence
collection as part of the Sexual Assault Team while on call.
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May act as first assist for
C sections.
EMPLOYMENT STANDARDS:
Any combination of education and experience that
would provide the knowledge and skills listed below. Typically, equivalent
to graduation from a Board-approved program in Nurse-Midwifery or equivalent
that is satisfactory to the Board of Registered Nursing; and one year of
recent full-time clinical nursing experience. Demonstrated oral and written
proficiency in English and Spanish.
LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS:
Possession of a valid California Registered
Nursing license. Possession of a valid certificate as a Nurse-Midwife issued
by the American College of Nurse Midwives and by the California Board of
Registered Nursing; possession of a current Furnishing Number issued by this
Board is desirable. Possession of a current CPR certificate.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
Successful candidates are subject to fingerprinting by the Sheriff’s
Department prior to appointment and H&HS credentials check. |
