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The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) has a unique combination of education, research, and clinical programs that encourages and supports teamwork and diversity. We champion being a collaborative health care organization, focused on improving patient care and the lives of Arkansans.
UAMS offers amazing benefits and perks (available for benefits eligible positions only):
Below you will find the details for the position including any supplementary documentation and questions you should review before applying for the opening. To apply for the position, please click the Apply link/button.
The University of Arkansas is an equal opportunity, affirmative action institution. The University does not discriminate in its education programs or activities (including in admission and employment) on the basis of age, race, color, national origin, disability, religion, marital or parental status, protected veteran status, military service, genetic information, or sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity). Federal law prohibits the University from discriminating on these bases. Questions or concerns about the application of Title IX, which prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex, may be sent to the University's Title IX Coordinator and to the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights.
Persons must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment.
All application information is subject to public disclosure under the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act.
At UAMS we value Diversity, Equity and Inclusion.
For general application assistance or if you have questions about a job posting, please contact Human Resources at askrecruitment@uams.edu.
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Minimum Qualifications:
Valid License as an APRN by the State of Arkansas and National Board Certification for Nurse-Midwifery are required by the start date.
DEA license must be obtained after hire.
Demonstrated communication (written and oral) problem-solving, leadership and collaborative skills, strong patient advocacy and patient education skills.
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience as a nurse-midwife
Experience working in an academic medical center
Additional Information:
Responsibilities:
Provide clinical midwifery and well woman health services for patients.
Evaluate and manage care of low to moderate risk (antepartum, postpartum, well-woman) patients in the clinic setting
Evaluate and manage care of antepartum and postpartum women who present to the acute care triage unit of Labor and Delivery.
Evaluate and manage the labor and birth of low to moderate risk patients in labor or for induction of labor and delivery
Evaluate and manage the immediate postpartum care of low to
moderate risk mothers
Provides instruction for medical students, nurses, student nurse practitioner and nurse midwife students in the clinical setting, simulation labs, and classroom presentations.
Participate in midwifery student interviews and performance evaluations
Collaborate with other health care providers.
Serve as a health care resource interdisciplinary
consultant
Initiate consults, co-management or referrals of moderate to high risk cases with the Obstetrician-Gynecologist, Maternal-Fetal Medicine specialists and interdisciplinary teams as indicated by the health needs of the patient
Facilitate timely and appropriate consultations or referrals to appropriate health care providers as indicated by the health needs of the patient
Participate in research initiatives led by the Women and Infants Service Line
When required, complete and maintain research training every 3 years through the CITI program (Collaborative Institutional Training Initiative)
Conducts research activities according to institutional policies, standards and study protocols
Participate in self-evaluation, peer review and quality assurance measures
Review medical, nursing and midwifery research and data to provide evidenced based and quality care
Participate and contributes to the review and revision of practice guidelines and policies for nurse-midwives
May performs other duties as assigned
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Recruitment Contact Information:
Please contact askrecruitment@uams.edu for any recruiting related questions.
All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Site https://uasys.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/UASYS
Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.
This position is subject to pre-employment screening (criminal background, drug testing, and/or education verification). A criminal conviction or arrest pending adjudication alone shall not disqualify an applicant except as provided by law. Any criminal history will be evaluated in relationship to job responsibilities and business necessity. The information obtained in these reports will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.
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