Baylor College of Medicine and CHRISTUS Children's:

CHRISTUS Children's, a world-class 240-bed freestanding children's hospital in San Antonio, serves as a focal point for pediatric services throughout the community. In 2013, CHRISTUS Health finalized an agreement partnering with Baylor College of Medicine (BCM) to recruit, employ, and oversee physicians and advanced practice providers at CHRISTUS Children's.

Baylor College of Medicine (www.bcm.edu) is recognized as one of the nation's premier academic health science centers and is known for excellence in education, research, healthcare, and community service. BCM is currently associated with multiple educational, healthcare, and research affiliates.

Summary

The Division of Obstetrics and Gynecology at the Baylor College of Medicine is seeking a Certified Nurse Midwife. The Certified Nurse Midwife will provide medical care and treatment for women's reproductive health and childbirth. The CNM practices in The Center for Midwifery and Women's Health, in collaboration with a supervising obstetrician/gynecologist, and in partnership with the high-risk specialist in Baylor College of Medicine Division of Maternal Fetal Medicine. The division consists of 2 board-certified physicians. The position is employed by Baylor College of Medicine and offers a highly competitive salary and excellent benefits package including paid relocation. The candidates' credentials and experience will determine the rank of the academic appointment.

Job Duties

Responsibilities will be assigned by the Chair of OBGYN and may be altered in response to changing Departmental and Division needs.

• Provide prenatal and postpartum care for pregnant women
• Round on Labor and Delivery and take calls for Midwifery Practice in accordance with Division requirements.
• Tend to patients and newborns during labor and delivery.
• Performing routine gynecological care, including exams and in-office procedures
• Educating patients on parenting and family planning
• Maintaining patient medical records
• Collaborate with other healthcare professionals and refer patients to specialists when necessary.
• Testing for and diagnosing various medical conditions.
• Providing emotional support for expectant and new mothers
• Providing other services as necessary within the scope of a certified nurse-midwife
• Attend hospital and division/department meetings in accordance with department requirements

Minimum Qualifications

• Master's degree in Midwifery or Nursing or related field.
• Current licensing as an Advanced Practice Nurse/Nurse-midwife by the Texas State Board of Nurse-Examiners.