Certified Nurse Midwife Job in Selma, AL

Certified Nurse Midwife at ScionHealth summary:

The Certified Nurse Midwife at ScionHealth provides leadership and coordination for women's services, managing staff scheduling, quality assurance, and performance improvement initiatives. This role serves as a clinical resource and mentor while ensuring compliance with regulatory standards and delivering high-quality patient care. The position requires strong communication, leadership, and clinical nursing skills in a dynamic hospital environment.

Description At ScionHealth, we empower our caregivers to do what they do best. We value every voice by caring deeply for every patient and each other. We show courage by running toward the challenge and we lean into new ideas by embracing curiosity and question asking. Together, we create our culture by living our values in our day-to-day interactions with our patients and teammates. Job Summary

Under the general supervision of the Director of Women & Children's Services, the RN Coordinator - Women's Services provides leadership and coordination for unit operations, staffing, quality assurance, and performance improvement initiatives
This role supports the achievement of departmental and hospital-wide goals while ensuring high-quality patient care
The coordinator serves as a clinical resource and mentor to staff and may provide direct patient care as needed
This position requires strong communication, leadership, and critical thinking skills in a dynamic and collaborative clinical environment

Essential Functions

Coordinates staff scheduling, educational and development activities, and performance evaluations
Identifies and resolves issues impacting delivery of clinical care and patient flow
Performs and supports quality assurance/quality improvement (QA/QI) activities within the department
Serves as a liaison and clinical resource for staff, patients, families, and external providers
Ensures departmental compliance with accreditation and regulatory standards, including Joint Commission requirements
Collaborates with leadership in managing the department budget and operational resources
Provides direct patient care as needed within Women's Services scope of practice
Supports a team culture based on trust, accountability, and open communication
Participates in or leads special projects, committees, or initiatives related to Women's Services

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities/Expectations

Demonstrates ability to manage and prioritize in high-stress situations
Effective communication and leadership skills with team-oriented approach
Knowledge of clinical standards, regulations, and best practices for Women's Services
Proficient in using electronic medical records (EMR) and clinical software
Ability to mentor and educate clinical staff and support team development
Competency in applying the nursing process for patient assessment, diagnosis, planning, intervention, and evaluation
Must be able to stand, walk, and sit for prolonged periods
Requires ability to lift and/or move patients and equipment, occasionally up to 50 pounds
Requires ability to see, hear alarms, communicate effectively, and respond promptly to emergencies
Hospital-based environment with exposure to blood, body fluids, infectious materials, and various clinical hazards
Frequent interaction with patients, families, staff, and interdisciplinary teams in a fast-paced clinical setting

Qualifications Education

Associate's Degree in Nursing required
Bachelor's Degree in Nursing preferred

Licenses/Certifications

Current RN License in applicable state required
Basic Life Support (BLS) within 30 days of hire
Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS), Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS), and Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) within 90 days of hire
Fetal Monitoring or Inpatient Obstetrics certification preferred

Experience