Certified Nurse Midwife (CNM) or Family Nurse Practitioner - Birthing Center

Certified Nurse Midwife (CNM) Or Family Nurse Practitioner - Birthing Center

At Duke Health, we're driven by a commitment to compassionate care that changes the lives of patients, their loved ones, and the greater community. No matter where your talents lie, join us and discover how we can advance health together.

Pursue your passion for caring with Duke University Hospital in Durham, North Carolina, which is consistently ranked among the best in the United States. The largest of Duke Health's four hospitals with 1062 patient beds, it features comprehensive diagnostic and therapeutic facilities, including a regional emergency/trauma center, an endo-surgery center, and more.

The Birth Center APP is a CNM or FNP who provides direct patient care services for antepartum, intrapartum (CNM only), postpartum and gynecology patients. This practice includes primary as well as specialized care provided in multiple locations including inpatient units and OB triage in the Duke Birthing Center, Duke Regional and outpatient clinics. The Birthing Center APP performs physical exams, collects and documents data, conducts diagnostic and therapeutic procedures, orders and schedules laboratory studies and professional consultations, prescribes appropriate interventions and medications and coordinates the care and discharge of patients. The APP contributes to excellence in patient care, research, teaching and provides leadership to the organization.

Job Eligibility Requirements

Education

CNM: Graduate of accredited MSN or DNP Nurse Midwifery Program

NP: Graduate of an accredited MSN or DNP Family Nurse Practitioner Program

Certification

CNM: CNM

NP: FNP

License

CNM: Current RN license issued by or recognized by the NCBON with approval to practice as a CNM.

NP: Current RN license issued by or recognized by the NCBON with approval to practice as a NP.

Experience

CNM: 1 year inpatient CNM experience preferred.

FNP: 1 year inpatient obstetrical provider experience required.

Physical and mental requirements

Able to clearly articulate scope of practice, and practices within those guidelines as a Nurse Practitioner / Physician Assistant or Certified Nurse Midwife in the state of North Carolina and within the Duke University Health System.

Able to independently seek out resources and work collaboratively to solve complex problems

Able to communicate clearly with patients, families, visitors, healthcare team, physicians, administrators, leadership, and others.

Able to use sensory and cognitive functions to process and prioritize information, perform health assessments, treatment, and follow-up.

Able to use fine motor skills

Able to record activities, document assessments & interventions; prepare reports and presentations;

Able to use computer and learn new software programs

Able to provide leadership in clinical area of expertise and in meeting organizational goals

Able to navigate the Hospital and DUHS to provide clinical expertise to specific patient populations

Able to withstand prolonged standing and walking with the ability to move or lift at least fifty pounds

Able to remain focused and organized

Able to work collaboratively with all levels of personnel

Job Hours

APPs will work an average of 40 hours each week inpatient and/or outpatient. Outpatient: Monday through Friday 4 or 8 hour days in the clinics. Inpatient: Sunday through Saturday 8 or 12 hour days/nights rotating in the hospital. This schedule may be modified by CAP leadership to meet the hospital and clinical needs.

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