Job Summary:
To coordinate the clinical and administrative operations of the WHCNP/CNM Service within the OBGyn Department, ensuring high quality health care to Kaiser Permanente members in a cost-effective manner in accordance with accepted professional practice standards.
Essential Responsibilities:
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Clinical Activities: Maintains clinical skills through the provision of direct patient care. The amount of direct patient care provided by the Regional Lead will be in conjunction with the needs of the service. In general, the Regional Lead will schedule 20 hours per week administrative time with the remaining 12-20 hours per weeks performing clinical duties.
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Human Resources Activates: Hiring: Participates in the hiring of new AC staff, consistent with the principles of the Labor/Management Partnership. Orientation: Coordinates the orientation of new AC staff and facilitates the credentialing process for CNMs. Evaluation: Provides input into the yearly performance evaluations of WHCNP/CNMs as needed.
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Scheduling Activates: Facilitates the creation of scheduling templates for CNM groups in all Service Areas. Liaison to the ObGyn medical staff scheduling department. Monitors staffing patterns to assure cost-effective utilization of resources in meeting patient care standards. Participates in the identification and recommendation of staffing levels as part of the Leadership Team. Coordination of the on-call AC staff.
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Development and implementation of Policies and Guidelines: Participates in committees which address departmental or organizational policies or Guidelines. Communicates changes to the AC staff in a timely manner.
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Maintenance of Quality Care: Represents, or assures AC representation of the ObGyn AC staff, on Quality improvement committees or other committees where credentialing, skill Assessment, practice or competencies are evaluated. Maintains Practice Guidelines specific to AC practice in collaboration with ObGyn Medical Group.
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Coordination of Student Assignments: Liaison between educational programs and AC staff. Facilitates placement of NP/CNM students in clinical settings within Kaiser facilities.
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Budget Activates: Participates in the budget activities of the ObGyn Department. Monitors the AC budget goals. Identifies cost-effective staffing patterns. Supports a process of cost containment for the ObGyn Department.
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Leadership Activities: Actively participates in administrative meetings at the departmental, hospital, and organizational level to provide information and input in decision-making which affects AC area of responsibility. Kaiser CNM Liaison to non-plan hospitals. Coordinates Regional ObGyn Regional AC meetings. Demonstrates effective communication with patients, clinicians, and staff. Facilitates resolution of member concerns as they relate to AC patient care issues. Acts as a mentor and coach in assisting team members with training or Educational needs.
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Professional Development: Identifies critical leadership behaviors needed to empower staff. Takes initiative in meeting professional development through varied means. Demonstrates critical thinking skills. Shares ideas, knowledge and skills with colleagues and seeks the expertise of others to enhance own skills. Acts as a resource to senior management and other departments regarding AC practice. Participates in research and scholarly activities. Demonstrates accountability for personal ethical behavior and for delegated actions. Demonstrates responsible and accountable behavior concerning own work schedule.
Basic Qualifications:
Experience
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Minimum five (5) years of experience as a WHCNP or CNM within the Kaiser Permanente Organization.
Education
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Masters in nursing or Masters of Science in nursing degree.
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Graduate of a nurse-midwifery or womens health education program accredited by one of the following: 1.The American College of Nurse-Midwives (ACNM) Division of Accreditation (DOA) 2.The National League of Nursing Accrediting Commission (NLNAC) or 3. The Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CONE).
License, Certification, Registration
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This job requires credentials from multiple states. Credentials from the primary work state are required at hire. Additional Credentials from the secondary work state(s) are required post hire.
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Registered Nurse License (Washington) within 6 months of hire OR Compact License: Registered Nurse within 6 months of hire OR Nurse Midwife National Certification OR Nurse Practitioner-Women's Health Certification
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Certified Nurse Midwife (Oregon) within 6 months of hire
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Registered Nurse License (Oregon) within 6 months of hire
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Certified Nurse Midwife (Washington) within 6 months of hire
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Drug Enforcement Administration Registration
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National Provider Identifier required at hire
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Basic Life Support
Additional Requirements:
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Experience working with computerized information systems.
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Completion of Kaiser Permanente LMP Training.
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Demonstrates experience in clinical, leadership, and team building skills.
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Demonstrates effective interpersonal communication, problem solving, decision making, time, an conflict management skills.
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Demonstrates commitment to customer focused care.
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Demonstrates ability to work within multidisciplinary teams and within a dynamic work environment.
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Demonstrates the ability to be a change agent.
Preferred Qualifications:
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COMPANY: KAISER
TITLE: Nurse Midwife - Lead
LOCATION: Clackamas, Oregon
REQNUMBER: 1431650
External hires must pass a background check/drug screen. Qualified applicants with arrest and/or conviction records will be considered for employment in a manner consistent with Federal, state and local laws, including but not limited to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran, or disability status.
