Certified Midwife

Overview

Under indirect supervision, manages women's health care, focusing particularly on pregnancy, childbirth, the post‑partum period, care of the newborn, and the family planning and gynecologic needs of women. Practice within the health care system and perform consultation, collaborative management. Practices autonomously and in collaboration with other health care professionals to treat and manage patient’s health problems and serve in various settings as researchers, consultants, and patient advocates for individuals, families, groups, and communities.

Performs comprehensive assessments, diagnoses, and manages illness and disease. This position is responsible for one shift, 8 hours per day, five days per week. Incumbents are subject to overtime and call back as required. Performs other duties as assigned.

• Develops a plan of care within scope of practice of the nurse practitioner utilizing written protocols to ensure quality patient care.
• Uses prescriptive authority, procedures, referrals, treatments, and theories in accordance with state/federal laws and regulations.
• Enhances quality and effectiveness of nursing practice.
• Interacts with and contributes to the professional development of peers and colleagues.
• Supports life long learning.
• Completes assigned goals.

Minimum

Required:

• 1 year clinical experience functioning in the nurse mid‑wife role.

Minimum

Required:

• Either a Masters or Doctoral level as a nurse practitioner.

Minimum

Required:

• Hold current certification by a national certifying body recognized by the Board of Nursing; current license by the state in which they practice. Eligible for or have certificate of fitness/prescription privileges.

Special

Skills:

Computer literate. CPR/BLS.