Certified Nurse Midwife III PRN
Nationally certified Advanced Practice Provider who provides primary and/or specialty care in a variety of healthcare settings. Functions in collaboration with the health care team in accordance with certification and licensure. Practice emphasizes health promotion, disease prevention and the diagnosis and treatment of acute and chronic health problems. Responsible for dissemination of knowledge through instructing, leading and developing educational programs.
Responsibilities
- Conduct thorough medical histories, perform complete physical examinations (where indicated), initiate appropriate lab, radiology or other special tests, and scrutinize lab data to establish a record of the patient’s current health status and develop a working diagnosis and treatment plan.
- Work in collaboration with the health care team.
- Perform and interpret common laboratory, radiologic, cardiographic and other routine diagnostic procedures as credentialed and privileged by the Medical Executive Committee and the Governing Body of the applicable hospitals.
- Perform routine and specialized procedures as credentialed and privileged by the Medical Executive Committee and the Governing Body of the applicable hospitals.
- Prescribe and monitor medications as allowed by license through applicable state board and Cleveland Clinic policies.
- Educate patients and answer questions regarding disease, treatments, related drug and treatment side effects, and hazards.
- Participate in medical team rounds; collaborate regularly with nursing, medical and other healthcare team members to ensure quality patient care.
- Refer patients to specialists as appropriate for consultation or specialized health resources and treatment.
- Ensure continuity of care by serving as a liaison between the patient and other members of the multidisciplinary care team or other specialty areas as necessary.
- Participate in quality monitoring through review of records and treatment plans for patient outcomes on a periodic basis to assure quality care.
- Facilitate appropriate length of stay, discharge planning and compliance with regulatory standards for inpatient management.
- Support professional development of the health care team.
- Promote translation of evidence‑based practices, guidelines, and research.
- May conduct research studies, assist in data collection and analysis.
- May serve as clinical preceptor for students and assist in onboarding new caregivers.
- Other duties as assigned.
Education
- APRN: MSN required upon hire or within 3 years of hire for external hires and internal hires moving from a non‑APRN licensed role to an APRN licensed role. Graduate of an accredited APRN program. If in neonatal care service area, Master’s Degree is required upon hire.
- PA: Graduate of an A.R.C.‑approved Physician Assistant Program. Master’s degree in Physician Assistant Studies and/or higher degree obtained from a program recognized by the practicing state’s licensing board.
Licensing & Certifications
- NP: Currently licensed as a Nurse Practitioner and RN in applicable state(s); national NP certification; Basic Life Support (BLS) required; Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) or Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) or Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) may be required based on work setting; must have physician arrangement per State Board of Nursing; must be credentialed and privileged by the Medical Executive Committee and Governing Body of applicable hospitals.
- CNS: Currently licensed as a Clinical Nurse Specialist and RN in applicable state(s); national CNS certification; BLS required; ACLS or PALS or NRP may be required based on work setting; must have physician arrangement per State Board of Nursing; must be credentialed and privileged by the Medical Executive Committee and Governing Body of applicable hospitals.
- PA: Certification through NCCPA or successor organization; license to practice and prescribe issued by state licensing board; current DEA license or DEA designee as required by NCQA; BLS required; ACLS or PALS or NRP or Advanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS) may be required based on work setting; must have Physician Supervision Agreement and be credentialed and privileged by the Medical Executive Committee and Governing Body of applicable hospitals.
- CNM: Currently licensed as a Certified Nurse Midwife APRN and RN in applicable state(s); national CNM certification; BLS required; ACLS or PALS or NRP may be required based on work setting; must have physician arrangement per State Board of Nursing; must be credentialed and privileged by the Medical Executive Committee and Governing Body of applicable hospitals; Centering Pregnancy training is preferred.
Work Experience
Related clinical experience preferred.
Physical Requirements
- Ability to walk and stand for long periods of time.
- Manual and finger dexterity and eye/hand coordination to perform physical examinations.
- Corrected vision and hearing to a normal range.
- Occasionally lifts and carries items weighing up to 50 pounds.
- May require exposure to communicable diseases and/or body fluids.
- Follows standard precautions using personal protective equipment as required.
Pay Range
Minimum hourly: $82.00 – Maximum hourly: $82.00. The displayed range reflects the anticipated range for new hires; actual compensation may vary based on responsibilities, experience, skills, scheduling, education, and licensure. This range does not include additional pay practices or the value of Cleveland Clinic’s comprehensive benefits package (including healthcare, dental and vision coverage, retirement savings contributions, and more). The listed range is based on a full‑time (1.0 FTE) position; PRN positions have an hourly rate based on the position type.