PS Certified Nurse Midwife

Job Summary

The Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology at the University of Utah Health Sciences is seeking a full-time, inpatient Advanced Practice Clinician (APC).

Responsibilities

• Carefully coordinates inpatient care, consultations, referrals, and patient follow-ups.
• Works closely with the inpatient healthcare team to develop and implement patient care plans.
• Orders, interprets, and evaluates laboratory tests and diagnostic studies to identify and address patient health issues.
• Performs selected invasive procedures for therapeutic and diagnostic purposes within the scope of validated competence.
• Initiates and recommends appropriate medical treatments and procedures in accordance with established protocols and policies.
• Counsels patients, families, and significant others on health and illness, promoting health maintenance.
• Evaluates, plans, implements, and reassesses patient care, including emergency measures.
• Complies with medical records policies for accurate and complete documentation of patient care.
• Maintains required records and legal documents.
• Participates in quality improvement initiatives.

Work Environment and Physical Requirements

Nearly Continuously: Hospital environment, infectious disease, oils, hazards (proximity to moving mechanical parts, moving vehicles, electrical current, working on scaffolding and high places, exposure to chemicals).

Often: Hearing, listening, talking, repetitive hand motion (typing), walking, standing, sitting.

Seldom: Bending, reaching overhead.

Required Minimum Qualifications

• Current licensure to practice as a Certified Nurse Midwife in the State of Utah.
• Basic Life Support Health Care Provider card through American Heart Association, or obtain within one month of hire, as determined by credentialing.
• Preferred: Utah State prescriptive privileges. National certification as a Nurse Midwife.

Preferences

• 2+ years of experience in a clinical environment.
• Academic experience, supervision abilities, and Spanish speaking capabilities are welcomed.
• Additional services may be supported based on specific provider expertise.
• The ideal candidate will have exceptional leadership, communication, and administrative skills, along with the ability to work independently.
• Exceptional time management, prioritization, efficiency, and thoroughness are essential.
• The position involves significant student and resident education.