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Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center - El Paso

Certified Nurse Midwife

Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center - El Paso, El Paso, Texas, us, 79995


**39423BR**

**Extended Job Title:**

Certified Nurse Midwife

**Org Level 1:**

Texas Tech Unv Hlth Sci Ctr El Paso

**Position Description:**

Provides professional care for patients with obstetric and gynecologic needs. Assists patients in labor and delivery, as well as postpartum care. Ensures safety and health of mother and child and identifies need for additional care. Performs a variety of tasks. Works in conjunction with a practicing physician. A certain degree of creativity and latitude is required. Typically reports to a supervisor or manager

**Requisition ID:**

39423BR

**Travel Required:**

Up to 25%

**Major/Essential Functions:**

+ Provides services in an interdisciplinary midwifery program

+ Provides full scope midwifery services to a largely Hispanic population in a medically underserved area.

+ Responsibilities include providing medical care and treatment to obstetrical patients in a division which is moving to 24/7coverage of births.

+ Educate nurse-midwifery and medical students with an interdisciplinary approach incorporating OB/GYN residents.

+ Ensures compliance with HIPAA and billing regulations.

+ Adheres to institutional and departmental policies and procedures.

+ Demonstrates Professionalism in accordance with Paul L. Foster School of Medicine Declaration of Faculty Professional Responsibility.

+ Current BLS certification through the American Heart Association or American Red Cross required.

+ Adhere to all TTUHSCEP policies, procedures and processes.

+ Personally demonstrate, display, and act in accordance with TTUHSCEP values (Service, Respect, Accountability, Integrity, Advancement, and Teamwork)

+ Perform all other duties as assigned

**Grant Funded?:**

No

**Minimum Hire Rate:**

Salary commensurate with related education, experience and/or skills

**Pay Basis:**

Monthly

**Work Location:**

El Paso

**Preferred Qualifications:**

+ One year full scope midwifery practice or nursing practice.

+ Bilingual competence in English and Spanish.

+ Eligible for unrestricted certification or active certification by AMCB.

+ Eligible for licensure as an Advanced Practice Nurse in Texas under Nurse-Midwifery specialty.

**Campus:**

HSC - El Paso

**Department:**

Ob Gyn Dept Elp Genl

**Required Attachments:**

Professional License or Certification, Resume / CV, Transcript

**Job Type:**

Full Time

**Pay Statement:**

Compensation is commensurate upon the qualifications of the individual selected and budgetary guidelines of the hiring department, as well as, the institutional pay plan.

For additional information, please reference the institutional pay plan on the Human Resources webpage.

**Job Group:**

Health Care Professional

**Shift:**

Other

**EEO Statement:**

As an EEO/AA employer, the Texas Tech University System and its components will not discriminate in our employment practices based on an applicant's race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information or status as a protected veteran.

**Required Qualifications:**

+ Requires certification as a Certified Nurse Midwife, a bachelor's degree and 4 years of experience in the field or in a related area

+ Must be a registered nurse in the State of Texas and familiar with standard concepts, practices, and procedures within the field

+ Relies on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals

**Does this position work in a research laboratory?:**

No

**Navy Enlisted Classification Code:**

290X

**Army Military Occupational Specialty Code:**

66W

**Air Force Specialty Code:**

46Y1G

**Jeanne Clery Act:**

The Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act is a federal statute requiring colleges and universities participating in federal financial aid programs to maintain and disclose campus crime statistics and security information. By October 1 of each year, institutions must publish and distribute their Annual Campus Security Policy & Crime Statistics Report (ASR) to current and prospective students and employees. You can locate this report through our website at:

https://www.ttuhsc.edu/emergency/clery-report.aspx .