Certified Midwife

Baptist; Union City (TN); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist Memorial Health Care Corporation in Union City seeks a Nurse Practitioner focusing on women's health care, including pregnancy and postpartum care. The role involves developing care plans and providing comprehensive health assessments.

Candidates must have clinical experience as a nurse midwife and hold a master's or doctoral degree in nursing. Certification and state licensure are required, along with basic life support skills. This position is a full-time role with a commitment to quality patient care.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year clinical experience functioning in the nurse mid-wife role.
• Masters or Doctoral level education in nursing required.
• Current certification by a national certifying body and state license.

Responsibilities

• Develop a plan of care within the nurse practitioner scope.
• Utilize prescriptive authority and relevant procedures for patient care.
• Enhance the quality and effectiveness of nursing practices.
• Support professional development and lifelong learning.

Skills

Clinical experience in nurse midwife role

Computer literate

CPR/BLS certification

Education

Masters or Doctoral level as a nurse practitioner

Job description

Overview

Under indirect supervision, manages women's health care, focusing particularly on pregnancy, childbirth, the post‑partum period, care of the newborn, and the family planning and gynecologic needs of women. Practice within the health care system and perform consultation, collaborative management. Practices autonomously and in collaboration with other health care professionals to treat and manage patient’s health problems and serve in various settings as researchers, consultants, and patient advocates for individuals, families, groups, and communities. Performs comprehensive assessments, diagnoses, and manages illness and disease. This position is responsible for one shift, 8 hours per day, five days per week. Incumbents are subject to overtime and call back as required. Performs other duties as assigned.

Responsibilities

• Develops a plan of care within scope of practice of the nurse practitioner utilizing written protocols to ensure quality patient care.
• Uses prescriptive authority, procedures, referrals, treatments, and theories in accordance with state/federal laws and regulations.
• Enhances quality and effectiveness of nursing practice.
• Interacts with and contributes to the professional development of peers and colleagues.
• Supports life long learning.
• Completes assigned goals.

Specifications

Experience

Minimum Required:

• 1 year clinical experience functioning in the nurse mid‑wife role.

Education

Minimum Required:

• Either a Masters or Doctoral level as a nurse practitioner.

Licensure

Minimum Required:

• Hold current certification by a national certifying body recognized by the Board of Nursing; current license by the state in which they practice. Eligible for or have certificate of fitness/prescription privileges.

Special Skills: Computer literate. CPR/BLS.