Certified Nurse Midwife, Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology

University of Texas Medical Branch (UTMB) • Galveston, TX

2d • Onsite

About The Position

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.

Requirements

• Master of Science degree from an ACME accredited Nurse-Midwifery program
• 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)
• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level