ADVANCED PRACTICE NURSE (MIDWIFE)

Duties

• Independent management of low- and moderate-risk intrapartum patients performing ongoing assessment of maternal and fetal status, labor progress, and interventions.
• Co-management of complicated obstetrical patients with Obstetrician oversight.
• Supervision and teaching of physician residents in management of intrapartum patients.
• Develops and provides patient-centered education and counseling regarding the antepartum course, preventative health, and self-care.
• Performs initial and ongoing risk assessments, interprets diagnostic data and laboratory results, and manages common obstetric complications.
• Identifies and treats postpartum complications such as pain, urological complaints, bleeding abnormalities, hormonal dysfunction and infections.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives, evidence-based practice implementation, or clinical protocol development.
• Utilize electronic health records such as MHS Genesis for documentation, order entry, and/or care coordination.
• Collaborates with a variety of health providers such as obstetricians, pediatrics anesthesiology, and/or nursing staff.
• Provision of full-scope gynecologic services such as well women exams, contraceptive care, preventative health screenings, and family planning.