Certified Nurse Midwife, Obstetrics/Gynecology - Texas City - SOM

　　Galveston, Texas, United States

　　New

　　Patient Care

　　UTMB Health

　　Requisition # 2400261

　　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.

　　EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

　　Minimum Qualifications:

　　Master of Science degree from an ACME accredited Nurse-Midwifery programLICENSES, 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 DUTIES:

　　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.

　　Equal Employment Opportunity

　　UTMB Health strives to provide equal opportunity employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by institutional policy or by federal, state or local laws unless such distinction is required by law. As a VEVRAA Federal Contractor, UTMB Health takes affirmative action to hire and advance women, minorities, protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

　　Compensation