What are the responsibilities and job description for the RN, Certified Nurse Midwife position at North Texas Medical Center?
As an APRN/Nurse Midwife at {company}, you will independently manage primary health screening, health promotion, and the care of women from adolescence throughout their lifespan using the midwifery management process.
The ideal candidate will possess excellent clinical skills, strong communication abilities, and a passion for delivering high-quality patient care.
Key Responsibilities
- Assess patients' physical, mental, and social health to provide comprehensive care.
- Make informed recommendations for screenings and immunizations to promote health and prevent disease.
- Implement effective management strategies and therapeutics to support patients' health and well-being.
- Collaborate with physicians to gather data, make diagnoses, and develop care plans.
- Provide follow-up care, including checking patient progress and reporting according to established protocols.
- Initiate or modify orders within parameters set by supervising physicians and applicable laws.
- Order tests as needed under standing orders or office protocols.
- Administer and provide prescription and non-prescription medications as authorized by supervising physicians.
- Issue non-prescription medications and administer immunization vaccines.
- Perform tasks that do not require independent medical judgment, as determined by supervising physicians.
- Maintain accurate patient records and ensure documentation meets current standards and clinic policies.
Requirements
- Registered Nurse license in the state of Texas.
- APRN/Nurse Midwife license in the state of Texas.
- Current BLS certification.
- Basic computer knowledge and ability to touch type.
- Experience with information systems or willingness to learn.
- Able to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing. Spanish speaker is a plus.
- Ability to lift 50 pounds and reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities.
