Nurse Midwife Inpatient

About the role

Ascension is looking for a Certified Nurse Midwife to provide medical services to patients. This position offers the opportunity to partner with Ascension to deliver care in a supportive, mission-driven environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide independent and collaborative primary healthcare and management of care to women before, during and after pregnancy, including care of the newborn.
• Develop a comprehensive plan of care and discharge plan based on the assessment and integration of the medical plan.
• Implement and monitor patient care plans. Monitor, record and communicate patient condition as appropriate.
• Provide education/counseling to patient and patient's family with respect to pregnancy, childbirth, care of the newborn, contraception, family planning and gynecological care.
• Provide care in the context of promoting age and culture-appropriate informed choices, shared decision-making and the right to self-determination.

Qualifications

Licensure / Certification / Registration:

• BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date required. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
• Certified Nurse Midwife credentialed from the American Midwifery Certification Board (AMCB) obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required.
• Licensed Registered Nurse credentialed from the Texas Board of Nursing obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required.

Education:

• Master's or Doctorate of Science in Nursing or Midwifery or Doctorate of Nursing Practice required.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health coverage: medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage and HSA/FSA options
• Financial security & retirement: employer-matched 403(b), planning and hardship resources, disability and life insurance
• Time to recharge: paid time off (PTO) and holidays
• Career growth: Ascension-paid tuition (Vocare), reimbursement, ongoing professional development and online learning
• Emotional well-being: Employee Assistance Program, counseling and peer support, spiritual care and stress management resources
• Family support: parental leave, adoption assistance and family benefits
• Other benefits: optional legal and pet insurance, transportation savings and more