Nurse Midwife

Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide direct clinical services and management of mothers and babies
• Document findings noting pertinent normal and abnormal findings
• Order and interpret appropriate diagnostic and laboratory tests
• Explain the necessity, preparation, nature and anticipated effects of procedure(s) to patient, family, staff, and healthcare learners
• Perform approved therapeutic procedures based upon patient’s clinical status
• Document patient preparation and response to procedure(s)
• Initiate necessary emergency interventions to stabilize patient

Knowledge, Skill and Ability

• Knowledge of professional nursing theory, clinical practice standards, normal maternal / fetal growth and development, and requirements of nurse midwifery practice
• Able to independently seek out resources and solve complex problems
• Able to communicate effectively with patients, families, visitors, healthcare team, physicians, administrators, leadership, and others
• Able to use sensory and cognitive functions to process and prioritize information, perform health assessments, treatment, and follow-up
• Able to use fine motor skills
• Able to record activities, document assessments & interventions; prepare reports and presentations
• Able to use computer and learn new software programs
• Able to provide leadership in clinical area of expertise and in meeting organizational goals
• Able to navigate Hospital systems to provide clinical expertise to specific patient populations
• Able to withstand prolonged standing and walking with the ability to move or lift at least fifty pounds
• Able to remain focused and organized

Education/Experience

• At least 3 years practicing as a CNM

Certificates and Licenses

• Certification of Michigan Nurse Midwifery
• Life Support
• Valid driver’s license
• HIPAA training certificate