What are the responsibilities and job description for the Certified Nurse Midwife, Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology position at UTMB Health Careers?
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE
Minimum Qualifications:
• Master of Science degree from an ACME accredited Nurse-Midwifery program
LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS OR CERTIFICATIONS
Required:
• BLS
• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license
• Licensed APRN Nurse Midwife by the Texas Board of Nursing
• Certified Nurse Midwife (CNM) from the American Midwifery Certification Board (AMCB)
JOB DESCRIPTION
Scope/Function: The Certified Nurse-Midwife provides medical care and treatment to obstetrical
patients under the supervision of an obstetrician/gynecologist during pregnancy and normal delivery
and instructs patients in proper prenatal and postnatal practices and infant care.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
• Provides professional care for patients with obstetric and gynecologic needs. Assists patients in
labor, delivery and postpartum care. Ensures safety and health of mother and child and
identifies need for additional care. Provides care to obstetrical and gynecological patients in
accordance with nurse midwifery protocols.
• Takes part in initial examination of patient, monitors course of pregnancy, advises on proper
health practices and administers tests as appropriate, reports complications to the obstetrician.
• Attends and reassures patient throughout the course of labor, monitors the fetus and
administers medications as necessary. Notifies physician of prolonged labor or complications
indicating need for possible surgical intervention.
• Perform low-intervention techniques to induce labor or relieve pain during labor. Monitor fetal
growth, maternal health and treats health conditions that arise during pregnancy.
• Conducts classes for patients and family members concerning pregnancy, delivery, and proper
childcare. Prepares patients and their partners for delivery; trains mothers-to-be in exercise,
breathing, and relaxation techniques.
• Provides advice on family planning and performs gynecological services. Occasionally
coordinates postpartum actions, breastfeeding care, and gynecological care.
KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES
• Ability to remain calm during labor and delivery to reassure patient
• Ability to exercise good professional judgment.
• Good verbal and written skills for communication with patients and physicians.
• Sufficient vision and hearing ability (with or without assistance) to effectively monitor patients.
• Sufficient physical strength to assist during labor and deliveries.
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY:
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