Advanced Practice Nurse (Midwife) - Rex OB Hospitalist

UNC Health; United States; On-site; USD 80,410 - 110,084; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Raleigh, NC, is looking for an Advanced Practice Nurse (Midwife) to deliver comprehensive care to mothers and newborns. The ideal candidate will hold an MSN and be a certified Nurse Midwife with significant clinical experience. Responsibilities include patient assessment, prescribing medications, and providing education to families. This full-time role offers a competitive hourly wage of $58.37 - $79.91 with a commitment to quality care and patient education. Join an inclusive organization dedicated to community health.

Qualifications

• Current or compact RN licensure in North Carolina.
• Certification as a Nurse Midwife is mandatory.
• Minimum of three years nursing experience in a clinical setting.

Responsibilities

• Provide primary health care services within the Nurse Practitioner scope.
• Perform patient exams, document care, and prescribe pharmaceuticals.
• Educate patients and families about care processes.

Skills

Clinical competency

Leadership skills

Interpersonal skills

Analytical skills

Effective communication

Education

Master of Science in Nursing (MSN)

Job description

Advanced Practice Nurse (Midwife) - Rex OB Hospitalist

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Summary

The Nurse Midwife is an advanced practice nurse who is responsible for the assessment, plan, implementation and evaluation of nurse midwifery care delivered to antepartum, intrapartum and postpartum, and newborn patients. The midwife performs physical exams, collects and documents data, manages labor and spontaneous delivery, conducts diagnostic and therapeutic procedures, orders and schedules laboratory studies and professional consultations, and prescribes appropriate interventions and medications.

Responsibilities

• Works in collaboration with the supervising physician to provide primary health care services within the scope of the licensed Nurse Practitioner. Maintains compliance with the Collaborative Practice Agreement, including drugs, devices, medical treatments, tests and procedures that may be prescribed, ordered and performed by the Nurse Practitioner.
• Obtains patient histories, performs complete or problem‑focused exams, and orders diagnostic tests and treatments. Evaluates findings to formulate an integrated plan of care, and documents care provided in the patient's medical record.
• Prescribes appropriate pharmaceuticals in compliance with the standards established in the Prescribing Authority by the NCBON.
• Provides guidance and counseling to patients and families. Provides patient and family education related to prenatal, intrapartum, postpartum, newborn and interconceptional care.
• Participates in quality improvement activities including ongoing review of care provided through regularly scheduled meetings with the supervising physician at least every six months, and annual review of the Collaborative Practice Agreement. Plans for and identifies situations beyond the Nurse Practitioner’s expertise, and consults with and refers to other health care providers as appropriate.
• Ensures compliance with established safety and regulatory guidelines, including HIPAA, CLIA, OSHA, and infection prevention policies and procedures.
• Demonstrates good customer service skills when interacting with patients, families, and visitors. Demonstrates effective communication skills and teamwork.
• Provides direct clinical services and management of mothers and babies as defined in the standing orders, policies, procedures and protocols for the certified nurse midwife.

Education Requirements

• MSN required.

Licensure/Certification Requirements

• Must have current or compact RN licensure in the state of North Carolina. Certification as a Nurse Midwife is required.

Professional Experience Requirements

• Three years of nursing experience in a clinical setting.

Knowledge/Skills/and Abilities Requirements

• Demonstrated clinical competency.
• Effective leadership skills. Strong interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Demonstrated written and verbal communication and strong analytical skills.
• Effective interaction to ensure the successful care of patients in the clinical setting.
• Documentation in the medical record to substantiate accurate billing.

Job Details

• Legal Employer: NCHEALTH
• Entity: UNC Health Medical Group
• Organization Unit: OB Hospitalists
• Work Type: Full Time
• Standard Hours Per Week: 40.00
• Salary Range: $58.37 - $79.91 per hour (Hiring Range)
• Pay offers are determined by experience and internal equity
• Work Assignment Type: Onsite
• Work Schedule: Rotating
• Location of Job: US:NC:Raleigh
• Exempt From Overtime: Exempt: Yes
• This position is employed by NC Health (Rex Healthcare, Inc., d/b/a NC Health), a private, fully‑owned subsidiary of UNC Health Care System. This is not a State employed position.

Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran or political affiliation.

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