Director of Certified Nurse Midwifery - Family Birth ...

Grady Health System offers many career paths for experienced professionals. Whether you have many years of experience or are in the early stages of your career, you can find a rewarding career at Grady!SUMMARYThe Dir Clinical Nurse Midwifery provides strategic, clinical, and operational leadership for the midwifery service. Supports staff development, operational efficiency, and regulatory compliance. Performs comprehensive assessments, diagnoses, orders, conducts, supervises, interprets diagnostic and laboratory tests, and prescribes pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic treatments in the direct management of obstetrical and gynecologic conditions. Collaborates with other healthcare professionals to treat and manage obstetrical conditions. The primary responsibility is managing pregnant patients seeking care in the Family Birth Center under supervision of the Labor and Delivery supervising attending. Provides prenatal education, support, and attends childbirth. Provides care to women during normal pregnancies and deliveries and calls on obstetricians or other physicians if complications develop. Evaluates and manages gynecological conditions under the supervision of a physician.RESPONSIBILITIES:Lead and manage the midwifery department, overseeing hiring, onboarding, scheduling, and performance evaluations.Collaborate with nursing, obstetric, and hospital leadership to develop and implement policies, procedures, and care models.Manage staffing models to align with patient volume, acuity, and institutional goals.Maintain clinical practice as a certified nurse-midwife, modeling evidence-based care.Ensure compliance with regulatory, accrediting body, and safety standards (e.g., Joint Commission, state boards, ACNM).Evaluate and treat gynecological health conditions in the ambulatory setting. Consult with a physician as needed.Participate in continuous performance improvement activities and develop criteria for and evaluate the quality of care and effectiveness.Assist supervising physicians in institutional settings, including review of treatment plans, differential diagnosis, ordering tests, and review of diagnostic laboratory and radiologic results.QUALIFICATIONS:Five years' experience as a clinical nurse midwife.Two to three years' experience coordinating Midwifery Care Teams.Master's or Doctorate in Nurse Midwifery, Health Administration, or Nursing Leadership.Board certified by the American Midwifery Certification Board.Registered Nurse in the State of volvement in developing clinically driven protocols, guidelines, and quality improvement initiatives.Previous preceptorship of students, residents, and junior midwives.Experience in leading or participating in interdisciplinary committees related to maternal and child health.PREFERRED:Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) and Basic Life Support (BLS).Neonatal Resuscitation Program Certification.Previous experience as a labor and delivery RN.Previous Charge Nurse or Lead Midwife role, including resource allocation or staff scheduling.Equal Opportunity Employer - Minorities/Females/Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity. #J-18808-Ljbffr

Created: 2025-10-08