Associate Midwife - Level B

Elmhurst Hospital Center (EHC) is the major tertiary care provider in the borough of Queens. The hospital is comprised of 545 beds and is a Level I Trauma Center, an Emergency Heart Care Station and a 911 Receiving Hospital. It is the premiere health care organization for key areas such as Surgery, Cardiology, Women's Health, Pediatrics, Rehabilitation Medicine, Renal and Mental Health Services.

At NYC Health + Hospitals, our mission is to deliver high quality care health services, without exception. Every employee takes a person-centered approach that exemplifies the ICARE values (Integrity, Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence) through empathic communication and partnerships between all persons.

Work Shifts

8 : 00 A.M - 4 : 30 P.M, alternating weekends

Duties & Responsibilities

Purpose of Position :

Under general supervision of Midwifery Services and direction of the OB / GYN Division, with some latitude for the exercise of independent judgment, provides antepartum, intrapartum, postpartum, neonatal, interconceptional and gynecological care, in accordance with written midwifery protocols which have been approved by the institution's Medical Board.

All personnel in this title perform related work.

Examples of Typical Tasks :

In addition to the major duties of the Midwife, utilizes a substantial knowledge of midwifery care to perform the following :

1. Serves as a resource to facilitate staff development of less experienced midwives and professional staff responsible for the delivery of patient care.

2. Assists in the supervision and administration of midwifery functions and activities.

3. Assists with the supervision and teaching of students of midwifery and other health disciplines.

4. Provides clinical and didactic instructions to students and may conduct lectures or seminars as part of the educational curriculum.

5. Evaluates students performance and provides oral and written reports / guidance for improvement.

6. Provides input to facility or Department of OB / GYN for development of midwifery education curriculum.

Minimum Qualifications

1. Licensure as a Midwife by the New York State Department of Education; and,

2. Two years of clinical experience in midwifery practice.

Benefits

NYC Health and Hospitals offers a competitive benefits package that includes :

• Comprehensive Health Benefits for employees hired to work 20+ hrs. per week
• Retirement Savings and Pension Plans
• Paid Holidays and Vacation in accordance with employees' Collectively bargained contracts
• Loan Forgiveness Programs for eligible employees
• College tuition discounts and professional development opportunities
• College Savings Program
• Union Benefits for eligible titles
• Multiple employee discounts programs
• Commuter Benefits Programs

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