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
Health Care and Social Assistance
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.