Job title: Midwife – Obstetrics and Gynecology – Kings County Hospital – Brooklyn, New York – Full Time

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Company: Physician Affliate Group of New York

Job description: Physician Affiliate Group of New York (PAGNY) is one of the largest multi-disciplinary groups in the country whose main purpose is to nurture and embolden the healthcare providers who take care of the most fragile and vulnerable patients in New York City. PAGNY people do more than diagnose and treat; we uplift the spirits and dignity of patients because we love what we do, and it shows. PAGNY is committed to recruiting and retaining productive and enthusiastic physicians and promotes our health professionals’ wellness.

PAGNY is comprised of over 4,000 physicians and healthcare professionals who provide services to NYC Health + Hospitals (H+H), the largest public health system in the United States. Our practitioners are highly skilled professionals with outstanding credentials who deliver the highest level of quality healthcare to patients throughout New York City.

NYC Health + Hospitals/Kings County, located in the heart of Brooklyn, accommodate more than 518,076 outpatient visits, more than 141,328 emergency room visits, and with 627 beds, more than 25,000 inpatient admissions annually. The hospital maintains a strong academic affiliation with SUNY Downstate Medical Center in order to maintain its high standards of healthcare delivery.

Kings County is located in the East Flatbush/Prospect-Lefferts section of Brooklyn, close to the 2 and 5 subways. Our patients are diverse, with the majority being afro-Caribbean. Most of our patients are native English speakers. Knowledge of French/Haitian Creole is helpful, but not required.

Responsibilities

PURPOSE OF POSITION

Under the general supervision of Midwifery Services and direction of the OB/GYN Division, with some latitude for the exercise of independent judgement. Provides antepartum, intrapartum, neonatal, inter-conceptional and gynecological care in accordance with written midwifery protocols which have been approved by the institution’s medical board.

AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITIES

• Inpatient—Labor and Delivery, Postpartum
• Outpatient–Ambulatory

SUMMARY OF DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide direct clinical care to mothers and babies as defined by the policies, procedures and protocols of the midwifery service
• Explain the necessity, preparation, nature and anticipated effects of procedure(s) to patient, family, and staff
• Precept nurse midwifery students and other medical students
• Provide patient and family education related to prenatal, intrapartum, postpartum, and inter-conceptional care
• Perform and participate in quality/performance improvement activities
• Role model advanced practice professional nursing through conduct, appearance, communication, mutual respect, leadership, ethical decision-making, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse
• Licensure as a Midwife by the NYS Department of Education required
• Board Certification by the American College of Nurse Midwifes
• Successful completion of an approved electronic fetal monitoring course within 2 years
• Experience working with an underserved patient population is a plus

For more information regarding this opportunity, please email your CV to Loretta Modesto, Senior Physician Recruiter for PAGNY, at

Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V

Expected salary:

Location: Brooklyn, NY

Job date: Wed, 13 Apr 2022 00:12:59 GMT

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