Advanced Practice Nurse (Midwife) - UNC OB-GYN at Weaver Crossing

Job Description

Description

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Summary:
The nurse midwife is an advanced practice provider who is responsible for the assessment, plan, implementation and evaluation of full scope midwifery care to gynecological and inpatient/outpatient obstetrical patients. Obstetrical care includes antepartum, intrapartum and postpartum, and newborn patients including labor and spontaneous deliveries. Gynelogical care includes family planning; well-person; sexual transmitted illness; gynecological care and minor procedures; and primary acute care in minor respiratory, urinary infections. The midwife performs physical exams, collects and documents data, conducts diagnostic and therapeutic procedures, orders and schedules laboratory studies and professional consultations, and prescribes appropriate interventions and medications.

Responsibilities:
1. Midwifery practice is the management of gynecological and obstetrical care of healthy individuals. When patients experience medical, gynecological or obstetrical complications, midwives practice provides for consultation, collaborative management with or referrals to physicians as indicated by the health status of the patient. Midwives provide obstetrical/gynecological and primary health care services within the scope of the licensed Certified Nurse Midwife. Maintains compliance with the Collaborative Practice Agreement, including drugs, devices, medical treatments, tests and procedures that may be prescribed, ordered and performed by the Nurse Midwife. 
2. Obtains patient histories, performs complete or problem focused exams, and orders diagnostic tests and treatments. Evaluates findings to formulate an integrated plan of care, and documents care provided in the patient's medical record. 
3. Prescribes appropriate pharmaceuticals in compliance with the standards established in the Prescribing Authority by the Midwifery Joint Committee of the NCBON. 
4. Provides guidance and counseling to patients and families. Provide patient and family education related to prenatal, intrapartum, postpartum, newborn, interconceptional, gynecological, family planning and menopausal care. 
5. Participates in quality improvement activities including ongoing review of care provided through regularly scheduled meetings with the supervising physician at least every six months, and annual review of the Collaborative Practice Agreement. Plans for and identifies situations beyond the Nurse Midwives’ expertise, and consults with and refers to other health care providers as appropriate. 
6. Ensures compliance with established safety and regulatory guidelines, including HIPAA, CLIA, OSHA, and infection prevention policies and procedures. 
7. Demonstrates good customer service skills when interacting with patients, families, and visitors. Demonstrates effective communication skills and team work. 
8. Provide direct clinical services and management of gynecological and obstetrical care of patients, mothers and babies as defined in the standing orders, policies, procedures and protocols for the certified nurse midwife. 

9. Will be involved in health care professional education including medical students, residents and other health care professionals.

10. Work requirements: Average 24 hours/week in a full scope midwifery practice that includes clinic and 24/7 in-house call coverage.

Other Information

Other information:
Education Requirements:
● MSN Required.
Licensure/Certification Requirements:
● Must have current or compact RN licensure in the state of North Carolina. Certification as a Nurse Midwife is required.
Professional Experience Requirements:
● Three years of nursing experience in a clinical setting.
Knowledge/Skills/and Abilities Requirements:

Job Details

Legal Employer: STATE

Entity: UNC Faculty Physicians

Organization Unit: UNC OB-GYN at Weaver Crossing 

Work Type: Per Diem

Standard Hours Per Week: 24.00

Work Schedule: Variable

Location of Job: US:NC:Chapel Hill

Exempt From Overtime: Exempt: Yes

This is a State position employed by UNC Health Care System. 

Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

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