Nurse Midwives

Nurse Midwives

Diagnose and coordinate all aspects of the birthing process, either independently or as part of a healthcare team. May provide well-woman gynecological care. Must have specialized, graduate nursing education.

Key Competencies * Integrity * Concern for Others * Dependability * Stress Tolerance * Attention to Detail * Self Control * Cooperation * Social Orientation * Adaptability/Flexibility * Independence

Representative Tasks * Monitor fetal development by listening to fetal heartbeat, taking external uterine measurements, identifying fetal position, or estimating fetal size and weight. * Provide prenatal, intrapartum, postpartum, or newborn care to patients. * Explain procedures to patients, family members, staff members or others.

Industry

Government, Manufacturing, Mining Quarrying & Oil & Gas Extraction, Administrative & Support Services,

Job Family Healthcare Practitioners and Technical

Sample Job Titles Certified Midwife, Certified Nurse Midwife (CNM), Certified Nurse-Midwife, Certified Professional Midwife, Clinical Site Coordinator and Supervisor, Direct-Entry Midwife, Dispensing Nurse, Nurse Midwife, Registered Nurse Midwife, Senior Instructor, Certified Nurse Midwife, Staff Certified Nurse Midwife, Staff Midwife, Staff Nurse Midwife, Staff Nurse-Midwife.