Nurse Practitioner or Certified Midwife (CNM) - Birthing Center at Duke Health

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Pursue your passion for caring with Duke University Hospital in Durham, North Carolina, which is consistently ranked among the best in the United States and is the number one hospital in North Carolina, according to U.S. News and World Report for 2023-2024. Duke University Hospital is the largest of Duke Health's three hospitals and features 1048 patient beds, 65 operating rooms, as well as comprehensive diagnostic and therapeutic facilities, including a regional emergency/trauma center, an endo-surgery center, and more.

Job Location

Duke University Hospital

Job Summary

The Birth Center APP is a CNM, WHNP 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 Women's Health or Family Nurse Practitioner Program

Certification

CNM:     CNM

NP:         WHNP or 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.

NP   :      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 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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