Position Description
Advanced Practice Provider - Certified Nurse Midwife - UAB OB/GYN
Work schedule: Full-time, benefited
- Alternating scheduling including 8- and 12-hour shifts
- Weekends, holidays and call are required.
CME allowance: Full-time benefited APPs receive an annual $2,000.00 CME allowance. This can be used for recertification, applicable fees, CME courses, etc. that occur after a new employee's start date.
The UAB Division of Women’s Reproductive Health is seeking a Certified Nurse Midwife (CNM), to provide full-scope midwifery care. Functions include conducting history and physical exams for low-risk obstetric patients and well-woman gynecologic visits, evaluating and managing OB and GYN complaints in the outpatient setting. The CNM will also provide inpatient management of low-risk labor and birth, intrapartum support, and immediate postpartum care. The CNM will work both autonomously and in collaboration with other APP’s and physicians. Experience is preferred but not required. Must be professional, caring, dependable, a team player, and multi-task oriented. Responsibilities include performing procedures such as initial management of obstetrical emergencies, suturing of first and second degree lacerations, endometrial and vulvar biopsies, IUD insertion and removal, and Nexplanon insertion and removal. Additionally, the CNM will participate in the education and supervision of junior residents, offering clinical instruction and guidance in labor and birth management
No matter what drives you – whether it’s the fast pace of trauma care, the celebration of a last infusion treatment, caring for the sickest babies in the region, or the longstanding relationships developed in family medicine – UAB Medicine offers advanced practice providers (APPs) the opportunity to challenge their skills across the entire continuum of care. Our 750-plus inpatient and ambulatory APPs work alongside world-renowned physicians and a host of dedicated care team members to deliver on our mission of providing compassionate, high-quality care. This happens through collaborative practice, which is more than a set of terms and guidelines; collaboration at UAB reflects a true partnership among APPs and physicians, patients, and our interdisciplinary care teams. You’re empowered to lead and put patients first. Your creativity, innovation, and know-how are seen as essential contributions to helping deliver best-in-class health care. You’ll also participate in research and develop best practices to drive innovation and improvement, both at UAB Medicine and across the APP community.
General Responsibilities
To provide medical care and treatment within established scope of practice to medical services patients as assigned by and under the direction of the collaborating physician (Section 610-X-5 of the Alabama Board of Nursing Administrative Code) or under supervision of a Board-Certified Physician (Section 540- X-7 of the Alabama Board of Medical Examiners Administrative Code). The collaborating physician shall be available for direct communication for consultation and referral or arrange for the same medical coverage by a physician who is pre-approved by the State Board of Medical Examiners in the same manner as the collaborating physician of record. To coordinate plan of care, discharge and specialty referrals as appropriate to meet the age specific needs of the patient. To plan and coordinate health care education for patient, family and other health care providers as needed. To perform comprehensive physical examinations and assessments. To interpret, analyze and evaluate patient’s medical record and social data. To perform and/or assist the physician with procedures per collaborative agreement. To coordinate and participate in performance improvement activities.
Key Duties & Responsibilities
- Provides clinical coverage in obstetrics and gynecology services, including a mix of ambulatory and inpatient care. Inpatient care may include primary or consult services.
- May work atypical hours and fewer days per week utilizing a shift based model or traditional 8 hours
per day/ 5 days per week methodology. Full time APPs working 12-hour clinical days will work 14-16
clinical days/month.
- A full time APP has clinical effort of 90% of time patient-facing. Patient access expectations are
established by UAB Medicine leadership and the APP’s respective department.
- May be required to work nights, weekends, or holidays depending on practice coverage needs.
- May be required to provide call coverage (up to five nights per month prior to additional
compensation).
- May be required to stay for inclement weather when necessary.
- May have “at risk” call for additional inpatient clinical days when necessary to ensure safe, effective patient care.
- Examples of performance metrics include traditional productivity metrics (i.e. encounters or wRVU), patient access, throughput, quality, patient experience and academic contribution.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Position Requirements
Minimum Requirements:
Master's degree in Nursing with a Nurse-Midwife certification required. Work experience may NOT substitute for education requirement.
Licenses / Certifications / Registrations
Currently certified as an Advanced Practice Nurse (APN) with Certified Nurse Midwife (CNM) Specialty
by the Alabama Board of Nursing required.
Certified in Basic Life Support (BLS) from the American Heart Association (AHA) is required or should be obtained within 30 days of employment. Depending on the unit/department, Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification and/or Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) from the American Heart Association (AHA) may be required.
Knowledge / Skills / Abilities
Knowledge of procedures, protocols, information and techniques needed to diagnose and treat human
injuries, disease and deformities
Knowledge and understanding of computer systems, tools and programs
Written and verbal communication skills
Interpersonal skills
Ability to be self-directed/self-motivated
Ability to multi-task
Ability to problem-solve
Ability to work independently
Ability to work as part of a team
Ability to maintain patient confidentiality
Disclaimer
Please Note: The duties and responsibilities described are not a comprehensive list and additional tasks may be assigned to the employee as necessitated by business demands. This job description does not constitute a contract of employment or otherwise limit UAB’s employment-at-will rights at any time. Employees are expected to comply with all UAB policies and procedures during their employment.
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