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Certified Midwife
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What they do
A Psychiatry Nurse Practitioner provides mental health and nursing care to patients with psychiatric disorders, medical organic brain disorders or substance abuse problems. Diagnoses mental illness, develops treatment plans and prescribes medications. Teaches patient's family about the patient's condition. Works at hospitals with dedicated mental health unit, fully dedicated psychiatric hospital or in independent practice working from nursing homes and physicians' offices.
$121,602 / year median in Tennessee
+17% projected growth
Job Description
Certified Midwife
Job ID:
41709
Job Category:
Nurse RN
Work Type:
Full Time
Work Schedule:
Days
Department:
BMG Clinics Western TN
Facility:
BMG Clinics
Location:
Union City, TN
Overview
Job Summary
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, andmunities. Performsprehensive assessments, diagnoses, and manages illness and disease. This position is responsible for 1 shift, 8 hours/day, 5 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.
Preferred/Desired
Education
Minimum Required
Either a Masters or Doctoral level as a nurse practitioner.
Preferred/Desired
Training
Minimum Required
Preferred/Desired
Special Skills
Minimum Required
Computer literate. CPR/BLS
Preferred/Desired
Licensure
Hold current certification by a national certifying body recognized by the Board of Nursing Current license by the state they practice. Eligible for or have certificate of fitness/prescription privileges.
Minimum Required
Preferred/Desired
Benefits
- Professional Development
- Dental Insurance