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ID# 000752

Certified Nurse Midwife

The United States United States, VA 22025 United States 703-670-8770 (Main Phone) 703-670-8772 (Alt Phone) 703-634-2337 (Fax) Category Special Skills Technical Industry Medical Application Closing Date 4/1/2013 Experience Required Yes Degree Required Yes Employment Type Employee/Contractor Work Schedule Full-Time Travel Some Travel
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Job Description

Inpatient Care: Plans and manages antepartum, intrapartum, and postpartum care of low-risk obstetrical patients. Evaluates prenatal patient’s condition and formulates plan of care to maintain healthy progress. Consults with the on-call physician and co-manages high risk patients as appropriate. Provides intrapartum care within scope of practice and expertise. Attends vaginal deliveries. Institutes lifesaving emergency measures pending obstetrician’s and pediatrician’s arrival. Performs first assist duties during cesarean deliveries. Performs rounds on all assigned inpatients at least once daily. Documents patient care in accordance with established unit/MTF procedures. Documents all admissions and discharge summaries in accordance with established MTF procedures. Outpatient Care: Renders comprehensive care to women from menarche through menopause. Plans and manages prenatal, postpartum, well woman gynecological, family planning and preconceptual care. Performs first trimester ultrasound evaluations for pregnancy dating and limited third trimester ultrasound for amniotic fluid assessment, fetal presentation, cardiac activity verification and placental location. Requests diagnostic tests as clinically indicated; analyzes and interprets laboratory and radiological reports. Prescribes medications, as required, in accordance with privileges and MTF rules and regulations. Consults with OB/GYN physicians and other specialists as appropriate for complex cases. Refers to specialty care as appropriate. Documents pertinent patient information, assessment, and plan in the chart electronically as required by established procedures, Federal Law, or Air Force Instructions. Facilitates postpartum patient’s optimum physical and psychological transition to parenthood. Counsels parents on normal growth and development of infant. Provides guidance and encourages acceptable health practices. Manages gynecological conditions and performs annual health screening examinations. Orders and evaluates tests to detect disease processes. Provides family planning counseling and various methods of birth control. Reviews and documents telephone consults regularly in accordance with established unit procedures. Attends and participates in high-risk obstetric and quality meetings. Collaborates with health care team members to improve patient care delivery. Performs all care IAW individual privileges that are awarded by the Medical Treatment Facility credentials committee. Participates in peer review activities.

Job Requirements

Graduated from an accredited baccalaureate degree program in nursing (BSN) acceptable to the USAF Surgeon General. Completion of an approved course in nurse midwifery acceptable to the USAF Surgeon General. Master’s degree from accredited program in specialty. Have and maintain a current license to practice nursing as a registered nurse in a US jurisdiction. Certified as a Nurse Midwife by the American Midwifery Certification Board (AMCB). Has and maintains current BLS, ACLS and NRP certification.

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