The Nurse Practitioner - Midwife evaluates, examines, diagnoses, and treats patients, in collaboration with an attending physician, according to established protocols, while maintaining and promoting the wellbeing of the individual through preventative health care and guidance.

 Essential Job Functions

• Manages the physical and psychological problems of the patient.
• Identifies normal and abnormal findings.
• Implements an individualized plan of treatment, reassess and revises plan as needed.
• Evaluates the physical and emotional responses to medications and treatments.
• Prescribes immunizations per recommended schedules.
• Seeks appropriate consultation.
• Communicates effectively with the physician and other healthcare providers to achieve desired outcomes and assure a continuous flow of patient care.
• Initiates and maintains the Problem/Medication list at each encounter.
• Complies with completeness, accuracy, and timeliness of documentation at each encounter.
• Assesses the patient and facilitates consultation when indicated.
• Directs patients to appropriate level of care and communicates all pertinent information.
• Assists in identifying and utilizing resources and/or social agencies for further treatment or rehabilitation.
• Demonstrates Leadership by utilizing the concepts inherent to the practice of the professional nurse.
• Demonstrates an ability to solve problems independently utilizing critical thinking skills and seeks assistance from immediate supervisor when appropriate.
• Delegates patient care appropriately.
• Maintains accountability for actions taken.
• Effectively functions as a resource person.
• Acts as a patient advocate.
• Performs effectively in the role of preceptor/mentor to new hires and /or students.
• Assists in maintaining / decreasing organizational/department costs.
• Completes all competency requirements annually.
• Provides for patient safety in compliance with hospital and physician practices policies.
• Adheres to infection control processes, including standard precautions, to reduce the risk of acquiring or transmitting infections.
• Utilizes two forms of patient identification before implementing any form of patient care.
• Practices all National Patient Safety Goals.
• Assists in the department's compliance with all regulatory agencies.
• Participates in continuous survey readiness for inspections and survey's.
• Participates in the non-punitive medication reporting system.
• Ensures accountability for narcotics per regulatory/organizational policies.
• Participates in office fire, safety, utility, hazard, and disaster drills as required.
• Participates in on-call, weekend coverage, and first assist responsibilities as required.
• Other duties as assigned.

Specialty Job Functions 

• Rounds on inpatient with appropriate consults.
• Triage patient calls after hours.
• Assist with C-Sections and gynecologic surgeries.
• Management and delivery of routine obstetrical patients.

Competency and Experience [Knowledge, Skills and Abilities]

Required Qualifications/Experience

• Certified Midwife
•  The successful completion of an approved nurse practitioner program.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing.
• Strong leadership ability, good organizational skills, independent thinking and decision-making ability, analytical problem solving skills, sound judgment, excellent oral and written communication skills, must be able to function in a team environment, and knowledge of legal aspects and liability of nursing practice.
• Demonstrate the skills necessary to provide care and appropriately treat patients.
• Provide the care needs as described in the department policy and procedures.

Preferred Qualifications/Experience (please add any additional requirements)

• Master’s Degree in Nursing preferred.
• Professional nursing experience and/or nurse practitioner experience preferred.
• Experience in Healthcare setting.

License, Certification & Clearances (please add any additional requirements)

• Current licensure to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of Pennsylvania.
• Licensed as a Certified Registered Nurse Practitioner (CRNP) with prescriptive authority certified by a national certifying board accepted by Excela Health.
• Current DEA registration.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) required.
• PA Act 153 Clearance.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work

• Incumbent will be scheduled based on operational need (rotate shifts, standby, on-call, etc.).
• Travel may be expected locally between System locations.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Independence Health and its affiliated companies are Equal Opportunity Employers. It is their policy to prohibit discrimination of any type and to afford equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, or genetic information, or any other classification protected by law. Independence Health and its affiliated companies will comply with all applicable laws and regulations.

Disclaimer

This job description is not designed to contain a comprehensive listing of all activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Moreover, duties, responsibilities and activities may change or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.

Work Environment

Effective March 2020 or during pandemic: goggles, face shield and mask are required according to CDC guidelines

When lift requirement is in excess of 50#, lift assistance (2 person) and/or transfer device is required. Essential – Absolute Necessity. Marginal – Minimal Necessity. Constantly – 5.5 to 8 hours or more or 200 reps/shift. Frequently – 2.5 to 5.5 hours or more or 32-200 reps/shift. Occasionally – 0.25 to 2.5 hours or 2-32 reps/shift. Rarely – Less than 0.25 hours or less than 2 reps/shift.	Physical Condition	Essential	Marginal	Constantly	Frequently	Occasionally	Rarely	Never
Extreme Heat
Extreme Cold
Heights
Confined Spaces
Extreme Noise(>85dB)
Mechanical Hazards
Use of Vibrating Tools
Operates Vehicle (company)
Operates Heavy Equipment
Use of Lifting/Transfer Devices
Rotates All Shifts
8 Hours Shifts
10-12 Hours Shifts
On-Call
Overtime(+8/hrs/shift; 40/hrs/wk)
Travel Between Sites
Direct Patient Care
Respirator Protective Equipment
Eye Protection
Head Protection (hard hat)
Hearing Protection
Hand Protection
Feet, Toe Protection
Body Protection
Latex Exposure
Solvent Exposure
Paint (direct use) Exposure
Dust (sanding) Exposure
Ethylene Oxide Exposure
Cytotoxic (Chemo) Exposure
Blood/Body Fluid Exposure
Chemicals (direct use) Exposure
Mist Exposure
Wax Stripper (direct use)
Non-Ionizing Radiation Exposure
Ionizing Radiation Exposure
Laser Exposure

Physical Demands

When lift requirement is in excess of 50#, lift assistance (2 person) and/or transfer device is required. Essential – Absolute Necessity. Marginal – Minimal Necessity. Constantly – 5.5 to 8 hours or more or 200 reps/shift. Frequently – 2.5 to 5.5 hours or more or 32-200 reps/shift. Occasionally – 0.25 to 2.5 hours or 2-32 reps/shift. Rarely – Less than 0.25 hours or less than 2 reps/shift.	Physical Condition	Essential	Marginal	Constantly	Frequently	Occasionally	Rarely	Never
Bending (Stooping)
Sitting
Walking
Climbing Stairs
Climbing Ladders
Standing
Kneeling
Squatting (Crouching)
Twisting/Turning
Keyboard/Computer Operation
Gross Grasp
Fine Finger Manipulation
Hand/Arm Coordination
Pushing/Pulling(lbs. of force)				10#	50#
Carry					25#
Transfer/Push/Pull Patients
Seeing Near w/Acuity
Feeling (Sensation)
Color Vision
Hearing Clearly
Pulling/Pushing Objects Overhead
Reaching Above Shoulder Level
Reaching Forward
Lifting Floor to Knuckle						10#
Lifting Seat Pan to Knuckle					50#
Lifting Knuckle to Shoulder						20#
Lifting Shoulder to Overhead						10#

When lift requirement is in excess of 50#, lift assistance (2 person) and/or transfer device is required.