Certified Nurse-Midwife (CNM), APRN
university of arkansas for medical sciencesLittle Rock, AR
Certified Nurse-Midwife (CNM), APRN
university of arkansas for medical sciencesLittle Rock, AR
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Colleges, Universities, and Professional SchoolsGeneral Medical and Surgical HospitalsSpecialty (except Psychiatric and Substance Abuse) HospitalsAbout the role
Clinical Staff - Nursing The Certified Nurse-Midwife (CNM), APRN provides antepartum, intrapartum and postpartum and women's health patient care services. The CNM will be expected to provide women's health, prenatal and postpartum care to women in selected clinic settings, triage women who present to Labor and Delivery, and to manage the care of essentially healthy women admitted in labor, delivery and postpartum. CNMs provide comprehensive health assessments, determine diagnoses, implement treatment plans, prescribe medical treatments and manage health issues for patients independently or in collaboration with the designated physicians. The CNM will work autonomously as well as in collaboration with a variety of individuals to diagnose and manage patients' health care problems, and will serve as a health care resource interdisciplinary consultant, and patient advocate. The CNM coordinates the multidisciplinary care of patients, facilitating all necessary consults, assuring that care is timely and appropriate. The CNM teaches aspects of midwifery and obstetric care and services to medical, nursing and midwifery students and participates in research initiatives led by the Women and Infants Service Line. UAMS offers amazing benefits and perks (available for benefits eligible positions only):Health: Medical, Dental and Vision plans available for qualifying staff and family Holiday, Vacation and Sick Leave Education discount for staff and dependents (undergraduate only)Retirement: Up to 10% matched contribution from UAMSBasic Life Insurance up to $50,000 Career Training and Educational Opportunities Merchant Discounts Concierge prescription delivery on the main campus when using UAMS pharmacy
Minimum Qualifications:
Valid License as an APRN by the State of Arkansas Required and National Board Certification for Nurse-Midwifery, Prescriptive authority and DEA license is required but may be obtained after hire. Will consider a new CNM graduate. Demonstrated communication (written and oral) problem-solving, leadership and collaborative skills, strong patient advocacy and patient education skills. This position is subject to a pre-employment criminal background and registry check and drug screen. A criminal conviction or arrest pending adjudication alone shall not disqualify an applicant. Any criminal history will be evaluated in relationship to job responsibilities and business necessity. The information obtained in these reports will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.
Job Responsibilities:
Provides antepartum, intrapartum, postpartum, and women's health care services. Performs comprehensive health assessments and establishing diagnoses. Develops and implementing treatment and care plans. Prescribes medications, therapies, and diagnostic tests within APRN scope. Triages patients presenting to Labor & Delivery. Manages laboring patients independently or collaboratively with OB/GYN physicians. Monitors fetal and maternal well-being during pregnancy and birth. Collaborates with interdisciplinary teams including physicians, nurses, and specialists Supports evidence-based, low-intervention, patient-centered maternity care. Consults or referring to physicians when complications arise. Documents patient care and maintaining compliance with APRN and hospital standards. May perform other duties as assigned.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Stand: Frequently Sit: Frequently Walk: Occasionally Bend, crawl, crouch, kneel, stoop or reach overhead: Frequently Lift and carry weight: 25 lbs Push and pull weight: 25 lbs Use hands to touch, handle or feel: Frequently Talk: Continuously Hear: Continuously Taste or smell: Occasionally Read, concentrate, think analytically: Continuously Physical Environment: Inside Medical Facility Environment Salary Information: 104,475-140,805 Required Documents to Apply: Curriculum Vitae Optional Documents: Recruitment Contact Information: Please contact askrecruitment@uams.edu for any recruiting related questions. All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Site https://uasys.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/UASYSPlease do not send to listed recruitment contact.
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JOB OVERVIEW
Experience level
Mid
Location
Little Rock, AR
Occupation
Nurse Midwives
Industry
Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools
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