Women's Health Advanced Practice Provider

Advanced Practice Provider

The Advanced Practice Provider (APP) is an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse who may also be licensed as a Certified Nurse Midwife (CNM) and has been prepared with the appropriate graduate level education and authorized to practice and prescribe as such. The APP may provide a full range of primary care health women's health services, including but not limited to pregnancy care, menopause care, annual gynecological care, and as directed by their state designated scope of practice.

Responsibilities

DELIVERY & POST-PARTUM

• APP will assist with postpartum care and education as well as discharge planning.
• APP will be responsible for interpreting fetal heart rate tracings, performing rupture of membranes and placement of internal monitors if necessary.
• APP may also assist during caesarian sections or be involved in vaginal deliveries.
• APP provides the physical, mental, and emotional support that the mother needs post-partum.

ED & OB TRIAGE RESPONSIBILITIES

• APP may be responsible for evaluating gynecology consults in the ED in conjunction with a collaborating physician.
• Evaluate and treat pregnant patients who present in OB triage as needed, this includes but is not limited to monitoring for labor, reading and interpreting NST's, diagnosing and managing common pregnancy conditions.

Qualifications

EDUCATION: Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) or Certified Nurse Midwife (CNM) must have a Master's or Doctorate degree from an accredited program.

YEARS OF EXPERIENCE: 2 – 3 years of Women's Health or Certified Nurse Midwife experience preferred.

EQUIRED SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE:

• The APP demonstrates the knowledge, abilities, and skills to provide culturally specific patient care and education.
• The APP effectively communicates with peers, utilizes appropriate channels of communication and maintains confidentiality.
• The APP demonstrates evidence of continuing professional growth.
• The APP demonstrates the ability to accept and implement change and the ability to work in a culturally diverse setting.

LICENSES & CERTIFICATIONS:

• Current valid license (registration) by the Ohio Board of Nursing or applicable state.
• BLS certified.
• ACLS and PALS as dictated by the Delineation of privileges.
• Standard Care Arrangement with collaborating physician for Ohio or applicable state.

Membership in professional organization is desirable.