Certified Nurse Midwife (Obstetrics and Gynecology)

Extended Job Title
Certified Nurse Midwife (Obstetrics and Gynecology)

Org Level 1
Texas Tech Unv Hlth Sci Ctr El Paso

Position Description
Provides professional care for patients with obstetric and gynecologic needs. Assists patients in labor and delivery, as well as postpartum care. Ensures safety and health of mother and child and identifies need for additional care. Performs a variety of tasks. Works in conjunction with a practicing physician. A certain degree of creativity and latitude is required. Typically reports to a supervisor or manager

Requisition ID
32849BR

Travel Required
Up to 25%

Major/Essential Functions

• Provides prenatal and postnatal care including, but not limited to, maternal/fetal health.  Collaborates with other health care providers for management and referral of high risk pregnancies
• Performs a variety of gynecological services, including annual well-woman exams, pap tests, and testing for sexually transmitted infections
• Provides contraceptive counseling and management, treatment for vaginal infections and sexually transmitted infections, as well as pregnancy testing, options, counseling and preconception counseling
• Orders and interprets diagnostic and anatomical tests
• Educates nurse-midwifery and medical students with an interdisciplinary approach incorporating OB/GYN residents
• Ensures compliance with HIPPA and billing regulations
• Adheres to institutional and departmental policies and procedures

Grant Funded?
No

Minimum Hire Rate
$100,000

Pay Basis
Monthly

Work Location
El Paso

Preferred Qualifications

• Bilingual competence in English and Spanish

Campus
HSC - El Paso

Department
Ob Gyn Dept Elp Genl

Required Attachments
Professional License or Certification, Resume / CV

Job Type
Full Time

Pay Statement
Compensation is commensurate upon the qualifications of the individual selected and budgetary guidelines of the hiring department, as well as, the institutional pay plan. For additional information, please reference the institutional pay plan on the Human Resources webpage.

Job Group
Health Care Professional

Shift
Other

EEO Statement
As an EEO/AA employer, the Texas Tech University System and its components will not discriminate in our employment practices based on an applicant’s race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information or status as a protected veteran.

Required Qualifications

• Requires certification as a Certified Nurse Midwife, a bachelor's degree and 4 years of experience in the field or in a related area
• Must be a registered nurse in the State of Texas and familiar with standard concepts, practices, and procedures within the field
• Relies on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals

Does this position work in a research laboratory?
No

Navy Enlisted Classification Code
290X

Army Military Occupational Specialty Code
66W

Air Force Specialty Code
46Y1G

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