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.
- Tasks
- 21 tasks20 core, 1 supplemental
- Family
- Healthcare PractitionersOne of its 96 occupations
- Code
- 29-1161.00SOC 2018: 29-1161
What the work is made of
20 core tasks and 1 supplemental, each quoted as published, with the survey it came from.
Core: central to the jobSupplemental: done by some, not all
- Task 1. Provide prenatal, intrapartum, postpartum, or newborn care to patients.Core taskTask 18442Rated by 33 occupational experts, August 2021
- Task 2. Monitor fetal development by listening to fetal heartbeat, taking external uterine measurements, identifying fetal position, or estimating fetal size and weight.Core taskTask 18444Rated by 33 occupational experts, August 2021
- Task 3. Document patients' health histories, symptoms, physical conditions, or other diagnostic information.Core taskTask 18443Rated by 33 occupational experts, August 2021
- Task 4. Provide patients with direct family planning services, such as inserting intrauterine devices, dispensing oral contraceptives, and fitting cervical barriers, including cervical caps or diaphragms.Core taskTask 18455Rated by 33 occupational experts, August 2021
- Task 5. Prescribe medications as permitted by state regulations.Core taskTask 18454Rated by 33 occupational experts, August 2021
- Task 6. Develop and implement individualized plans for health care management.Core taskTask 18447Rated by 33 occupational experts, August 2021
- Task 7. Explain procedures to patients, family members, staff members or others.Core taskTask 18449Rated by 33 occupational experts, August 2021
- Task 8. Order and interpret diagnostic or laboratory tests.Core taskTask 18453Rated by 33 occupational experts, August 2021
- Task 9. Initiate emergency interventions to stabilize patients.Core taskTask 18450Rated by 33 occupational experts, August 2021
- Task 10. Document findings of physical examinations.Core taskTask 18448Rated by 33 occupational experts, August 2021
- Task 11. Educate patients and family members regarding prenatal, intrapartum, postpartum, newborn, or interconception care.Core taskTask 18441Rated by 33 occupational experts, August 2021
- Task 12. Perform physical examinations by taking vital signs, checking neurological reflexes, examining breasts, or performing pelvic examinations.Core taskTask 18445Rated by 33 occupational experts, August 2021
- Task 13. Write information in medical records or provide narrative summaries to communicate patient information to other health care providers.Core taskTask 18456Rated by 33 occupational experts, August 2021
- Task 14. Provide primary health care, including pregnancy and childbirth, to women.Core taskTask 18452Rated by 33 occupational experts, August 2021
- Task 15. Consult with or refer patients to appropriate specialists when conditions exceed the scope of practice or expertise.Core taskTask 18446Rated by 33 occupational experts, August 2021
- Task 16. Read current literature, talk with colleagues, or participate in professional organizations or conferences to keep abreast of developments in midwifery.Core taskTask 18459Rated by 33 occupational experts, August 2021
- Task 17. Instruct student nurse midwives, medical students, or residents on the birthing process.Core taskTask 23919Rated by 33 occupational experts, August 2021
- Task 18. Establish practice guidelines for specialty areas such as primary health care of women, care of the childbearing family, and newborn care.Core taskTask 18458Rated by 33 occupational experts, August 2021
- Task 19. Plan, provide, or evaluate educational programs for nursing staff, health care teams, or the community.Core taskTask 18460Rated by 33 occupational experts, August 2021
- Task 20. Conduct clinical research on topics such as maternal or infant health care, contraceptive methods, breastfeeding, and gynecological care.Core taskTask 18457Rated by 33 occupational experts, August 2021
- Task 21. Manage newborn care during the first weeks of life.Supplemental taskTask 18451Rated by 33 occupational experts, August 2021
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- ClassificationStandard Occupational Classification 2018, 29-1161
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