Nurse Practitioner or Midwife at Progress West Hospital in O'Fallon, MO - BJC Medical Group

• Progress West Hospital 
• Nurse Practitioner or Midwife
• Full Time, Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM 

Role Purpose

Responsible for assisting women in all stages of pregnancy, childbirth and post-delivery. Work is performed with considerable independence under the general medical direction of an Obstetrician/Gynecologist. Works is guided by physician-approved protocols and evaluated through chart review, consultations and observation of results.

Responsibilities

• Monitor, counsel and educate patients to promote healthy living through education and primary prevention regarding medications, treatments, anticipated outcomes and referrals.
• Conducts examinations and takes full detailed medical history to identify and assess patients clinical and health care needs to develop an individual program of care.
• Identify high risk pregnancies and make referrals to doctors and other medical specialists, as appropriate.
• Supervise and assist mothers in labor, monitoring the condition of the fetus and using knowledge of drugs and pain management
• Offer support and advice following birth or events such as miscarriage, termination, stillbirth, neonatal abnormality and neonatal death

Minimum Requirements

Education

• Master's Degree

- Nursing

Experience

• 2-5 years

Licenses & Certifications

• Advanced Practice RN