Description
The US Army Certified Nurse Midwife Officer performs independent healthcare of women’s health care focusing on pregnancy, childbirth, postpartum, newborn care, family planning, well woman care and gynecology for active duty, family members, retirees and other eligible beneficiaries. Specifically, Certified Nurse Midwives (CNM) provide routine prenatal care, labor and delivery management, immediate newborn care, postpartum care, well-woman gynecological services which include yearly physical exams, breast exams, pap smears, family planning services, preventative health screening and health education. Order and interpret prenatal assessments of fetal well being. Prescribe non-pharmacological and pharmacologic agents to include schedule II-V controlled substances. CNMs elicit health histories, perform complete physical exams for women to evaluate acute and chronic medical conditions, conduct analysis and interpret data for laboratory values, radiological studies, electrocardiograms and other diagnostic examinations, formulate a problem list, develop and implement plans of care, collaborate with other health care professional, initiate consultation requests to specialists and refer patients as appropriate. CNMs work within the Healthcare system in both in and out patient arenas and are privileged to admit and discharge patients and make referrals.
Core Skills
- clinical assessment and diagnosis
- women’s health and obstetric care
- electronic health record documentation
- care coordination and case management
- patient education and counseling
- clinical protocol development
- quality improvement and outcomes tracking
- interdisciplinary team leadership
- policy and procedure development
- data collection and reporting
- training and precepting
- risk management and safety
- confidentiality and privacy management
- time and resource management
Common Certifications
- Certified Nurse Midwife (CNM, AMCB)
- Registered Nurse (RN) License
- Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP)
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)
- HIPAA Compliance Training
Civilian Career Paths
- NURSING
- PUBLIC HEALTH
- TRAINING AND EDUCATION
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Data sourced from official Army publications and public military occupational references. Descriptions may be summarized for clarity. Verify all information with your branch career counselor or official military documentation before making career decisions.