Position Details Lakeland Regional Health is a leading medical center located in Central Florida. With a legacy spanning over a century, we have been dedicated to serving our community with excellence in healthcare. As the only designated Level 1 Trauma Center for Polk, Highlands, and Hardee counties, and the second busiest Emergency Department in the US, we are committed to providing high-quality care to our diverse patient population.
Our facility is licensed for 910 beds and handles over 200,000 emergency room visits annually, along with 49,000 inpatient admissions, 21,000 surgical cases, 4,000 births, and 101,000 outpatient visits. Work Hours per Biweekly Pay Period: 80.00
Location : 1324 Lakeland Hills Blvd Lakeland, FL
Midwives work as part of a team of professional and medical staff, providing a full range of primary health care services for women from adolescence beyond menopause. Midwives provide initial and ongoing comprehensive assessment, diagnosis and treatment. Certified Nurse Midwives will admit, manage and discharge patients.
They can perform diagnostic tests and procedures.
People At The Heart Of All We Do Fosters an inclusive and engaged environment through teamwork and collaboration. Ensures patients and families have the best possible experiences across the continuum of care. Communicates appropriately with patients, families, team members, and our community in a manner that treasures all people as uniquely created.
Safety And Performance Improvement Behaves in a mindful manner focused on self, patient, visitor, and team safety. Demonstrates accountability and commitment to quality work. Participates actively in process improvement and adoption of standard work.
Stewardship Demonstrates responsible use of LRH's resources including people, finances, equipment and facilities. Knows and adheres to organizational and department policies and procedures. Standard Work: APRN II Midwife Work closely with obstetricians and gynecologists in diagnosing and treating women with acute and chronic illnesses Assume management responsibility of a caseload of obstetrical and gynecological patients Provide prenatal care to patients which includes physical assessment, patient education, nursing care and management of problems in accordance with approved nurse midwifery guidelines Provide family planning services Provide post-partum care, and lactation support Competencies & Skills Essential: Ability to deal with emotionally charged situations.
An interest in the process of pregnancy and birth. Qualifications & Experience Essential: Bachelor Degree Nonessential: Master Degree Essential: Bachelor of Science in Nursing Nonessential: Bachelor of Science in Nursing Other information: Experience Preferred: - Previous nurse midwifery experience - Previous midwife experience Certifications Essential: - Certified nurse-midwife (CNM) or certified midwife (CM) - Current license as a Clinical Nurse Specialist in Florida within 12 months of hire Certifications Preferred: - Membership in a professional organization Licenses Essential: - Licensed as a Advanced Practitioner Registered Nurse in Florida