Advanced Practice Nurse (Midwife) - ObGyn Raleigh

Responsibilities

• Works in collaboration with the supervising physician to provide primary health care services within the scope of the licensed Nurse Practitioner.
• 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 Practitioner.
• 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.
• Prescribes appropriate pharmaceuticals in compliance with the standards established in the Prescribing Authority by the NCBON.
• Provides guidance and counseling to patients and families.
• Provides patient and family education related to prenatal, intrapartum, postpartum, newborn and interconceptional care.
• 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 Practitioner's expertise, and consults with and refers to other health care providers as appropriate.
• Ensures compliance with established safety and regulatory guidelines, including HIPAA, CLIA, OSHA, and infection prevention policies and procedures.
• Demonstrates good customer service skills when interacting with patients, families, and visitors.
• Demonstrates effective communication skills and team work.

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.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated clinical competency.
• Effective leadership skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Demonstrated written and verbal communication and strong analytical skills.
• Effective interaction to ensure the successful care of patients in the clinical setting.
• Documentation in the medical record to substantiate accurate billing.