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Treats and provides nursing care to obstetrical patients in accordance with approved and recognized standards of midwifery. Evaluates patients, performing initial examinations with physician, and is assigned responsibility for plan of care, treatment, and delivery of patient. Manages normal labor, delivers babies, and teaches patients in prenatal and postnatal health practices, consulting health team as necessary. Requires Nurse Midwife certification.

Examines patient during pregnancy, utilizing physical findings, laboratory test results, and patient's statements to evaluate condition and ensure that patient's progress is normal. Discusses case with members of health team to assure observation of specified practices. Instructs patient in diet and prenatal health practices. Stays with patient during labor to reassure patient and to administer medication. Delivers infant and performs postpartum examinations and treatments to ensure that patient and infant are responding normally. When deviations from standard are encountered during pregnancy or delivery, administers stipulated emergency measures, and arranges for immediate contact of Obstetrician. Visits patient during postpartum period in hospital or at home to instruct patient in care of self and infant and to examine patient. Maintains records of cases for inclusion in establishment file. Conducts classes for groups of patients and families to provide information concerning pregnancy, childbirth, and family orientation. May direct activities of other workers. May instruct in midwifery in establishment providing such training. [-] Less

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Treats and provides nursing care to obstetrical patients in accordance with approved and recognized standards of midwifery. Evaluates patients, performing initial examinations with physician, and is assigned responsibility for plan of care, treatment, and delivery of patient. Manages normal labor, delivers babies, and teaches patients in prenatal and postnatal health practices, consulting health team as necessary. Requires Nurse Midwife certification.

Examines patient during pregnancy, utilizing physical findings, laboratory test results, and patient's statements to evaluate condition and ensure that patient's progress is normal. Discusses case with members of health team to assure observation of specified practices. Instructs patient in diet and prenatal health practices. Stays with patient during labor to reassure patient and to administer medication. Delivers infant and performs postpartum examinations and treatments to ensure that patient and infant are responding normally. When deviations from standard are encountered during pregnancy or delivery, administers stipulated emergency measures, and arranges for immediate contact of Obstetrician. Visits patient during postpartum period in hospital or at home to instruct patient in care of self and infant and to examine patient. Maintains records of cases for inclusion in establishment file. Conducts classes for groups of patients and families to provide information concerning pregnancy, childbirth, and family orientation. May direct activities of other workers. May instruct in midwifery in establishment providing such training. [-] Less

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Treats and provides nursing care to obstetrical patients in accordance with approved and recognized standards of midwifery. Evaluates patients, performing initial examinations with physician, and is assigned responsibility for plan of care, treatment, and delivery of patient. Manages normal labor, delivers babies, and teaches patients in prenatal and postnatal health practices, consulting health team as necessary. Requires Nurse Midwife certification.

Examines patient during pregnancy, utilizing physical findings, laboratory test results, and patient's statements to evaluate condition and ensure that patient's progress is normal. Discusses case with members of health team to assure observation of specified practices. Instructs patient in diet and prenatal health practices. Stays with patient during labor to reassure patient and to administer medication. Delivers infant and performs postpartum examinations and treatments to ensure that patient and infant are responding normally. When deviations from standard are encountered during pregnancy or delivery, administers stipulated emergency measures, and arranges for immediate contact of Obstetrician. Visits patient during postpartum period in hospital or at home to instruct patient in care of self and infant and to examine patient. Maintains records of cases for inclusion in establishment file. Conducts classes for groups of patients and families to provide information concerning pregnancy, childbirth, and family orientation. May direct activities of other workers. May instruct in midwifery in establishment providing such training. [-] Less

Treats and... [+] More

Treats and provides nursing care to obstetrical patients in accordance with approved and recognized standards of midwifery. Evaluates patients, performing initial examinations with physician, and is assigned responsibility for plan of care, treatment, and delivery of patient. Manages normal labor, delivers babies, and teaches patients in prenatal and postnatal health practices, consulting health team as necessary. Requires Nurse Midwife certification.

Examines patient during pregnancy, utilizing physical findings, laboratory test results, and patient's statements to evaluate condition and ensure that patient's progress is normal. Discusses case with members of health team to assure observation of specified practices. Instructs patient in diet and prenatal health practices. Stays with patient during labor to reassure patient and to administer medication. Delivers infant and performs postpartum examinations and treatments to ensure that patient and infant are responding normally. When deviations from standard are encountered during pregnancy or delivery, administers stipulated emergency measures, and arranges for immediate contact of Obstetrician. Visits patient during postpartum period in hospital or at home to instruct patient in care of self and infant and to examine patient. Maintains records of cases for inclusion in establishment file. Conducts classes for groups of patients and families to provide information concerning pregnancy, childbirth, and family orientation. May direct activities of other workers. May instruct in midwifery in establishment providing such training. [-] Less

Treats and... [+] More

Treats and provides nursing care to obstetrical patients in accordance with approved and recognized standards of midwifery. Evaluates patients, performing initial examinations with physician, and is assigned responsibility for plan of care, treatment, and delivery of patient. Manages normal labor, delivers babies, and teaches patients in prenatal and postnatal health practices, consulting health team as necessary. Requires Nurse Midwife certification.

Examines patient during pregnancy, utilizing physical findings, laboratory test results, and patient's statements to evaluate condition and ensure that patient's progress is normal. Discusses case with members of health team to assure observation of specified practices. Instructs patient in diet and prenatal health practices. Stays with patient during labor to reassure patient and to administer medication. Delivers infant and performs postpartum examinations and treatments to ensure that patient and infant are responding normally. When deviations from standard are encountered during pregnancy or delivery, administers stipulated emergency measures, and arranges for immediate contact of Obstetrician. Visits patient during postpartum period in hospital or at home to instruct patient in care of self and infant and to examine patient. Maintains records of cases for inclusion in establishment file. Conducts classes for groups of patients and families to provide information concerning pregnancy, childbirth, and family orientation. May direct activities of other workers. May instruct in midwifery in establishment providing such training. [-] Less

Assists nurses by performing various basic care activities related to services essential to caring for the personal needs and comfort of patient. Dresses, grooms, bathes, feeds, takes and records vital signs of patients. Answers call lights, assists in toileting, oral... [+] More

Assists nurses by performing various basic care activities related to services essential to caring for the personal needs and comfort of patient. Dresses, grooms, bathes, feeds, takes and records vital signs of patients. Answers call lights, assists in toileting, oral care, nail care, catheter care, assists patients in wheel chairs, transports, turns bedridden patients, reports patient changes, and takes out trash. Requires certification as a Nurse Assistant; functions may not exceed Standards of Practice as accorded by certification.

Provides simple or uncomplicated patient care. Bathes and dresses bed patients, combs hair, and otherwise attends to their comfort and personal appearance. Cleans room and changes bed linen. Takes and records temperature, pulse, and respiration rate. Gives medication as directed by Physician or Nurse and makes notation of amount and time given. Gives enemas, douches, massages, and alcohol rubs. Applies hot and cold compresses and hot water bottles. Sterilizes equipment and supplies, using germicides, sterilizer, or autoclave. Prepares food trays, feeds patients, and records food and liquid intake and output. Cooks, washes, cleans, and does other housekeeping duties in private home. May give injections. May care for infants and small children in private home. [-] Less

Advises hospitals, schools of nursing, industrial organizations, or public health groups on problems related to nursing activities and health services. Position is a clinical specialist or consultant requiring comprehensive specialized health and medical care knowledge. This position typically requires advanced... [+] More

Advises hospitals, schools of nursing, industrial organizations, or public health groups on problems related to nursing activities and health services. Position is a clinical specialist or consultant requiring comprehensive specialized health and medical care knowledge. This position typically requires advanced study in the field of nursing or health sciences. Requires RN license.

Reviews and suggests changes in nursing organization and administrative procedures. Analyzes nursing techniques and recommends modifications. Provides assistance in developing guides and manuals for specific aspects of nursing services. Prepares educational materials and assists in planning and developing health and educational programs for industrial and community groups. Advises in services available through community resources. Consults with nursing groups concerning professional and educational problems. Prepares or furnishes data for articles and lectures. Participates in surveys and research studies. May have broad hospital-wide activities. May aid schools in planning nursing curriculums. May aid hospitals and public health nursing services in developing and carrying out staff education programs. [-] Less

Heads and coordinates infection control program in hospital. Identifies conditions that require infection control procedures, comparing laboratory reports with communicable diseases list. Advises and consults with physicians, nurses, and hospital personnel concerning precautions to be taken to protect patients, staff,... [+] More

Heads and coordinates infection control program in hospital. Identifies conditions that require infection control procedures, comparing laboratory reports with communicable diseases list. Advises and consults with physicians, nurses, and hospital personnel concerning precautions to be taken to protect patients, staff, and other people from possible contamination or infection. Requires RN license.

Investigates infection control problems and arranges for follow-up care for people exposed to infection or disease. Instructs hospital personnel in universal and specific infection control procedures. [-] Less

Supervises and coordinates nursing activities in hospital unit. Assigns duties and coordinates nursing service. Evaluates nursing activities to ensure patient care, staff relations, and efficiency of service. Notes nursing care and visits patients to ensure that nursing care is carried... [+] More

Supervises and coordinates nursing activities in hospital unit. Assigns duties and coordinates nursing service. Evaluates nursing activities to ensure patient care, staff relations, and efficiency of service. Notes nursing care and visits patients to ensure that nursing care is carried out as directed and that treatment administered in accordance with physician's instructions. Directs preparation and maintenance of patients' clinical records. Requires RN license.

Inspects rooms and wards for cleanliness and comfort. Accompanies physician on rounds, and keeps informed of special orders concerning patients. Participates in orientation and training of personnel. Orders, or directs ordering of, drugs, solutions, and equipment, and maintains records on narcotics. Investigates and resolves complaints, or refers unusual problems to superior. [-] Less

Cares for and gives prescribed medical personal care services to ill, injured, convalescent, and disabled patients in such settings as hospitals, clinics, private homes, schools, sanitariums, and similar institutions. Takes and records patients' vital signs. Dresses wounds, gives enemas, douches,... [+] More

Cares for and gives prescribed medical personal care services to ill, injured, convalescent, and disabled patients in such settings as hospitals, clinics, private homes, schools, sanitariums, and similar institutions. Takes and records patients' vital signs. Dresses wounds, gives enemas, douches, alcohol rubs, and massages. Applies compresses, ice bags, and hot water bottles. Observes patients and reports adverse reactions to medication or treatment to medical personnel in charge. Administers specified medication, orally or by subcutaneous or intermuscular injection, and notes time and amount on patients' charts. Requires an LPN or LVN license.

Assembles and uses such equipment as catheters, tracheotomy tubes, and oxygen suppliers. Collects samples, such as urine, blood, and sputum, from patients for testing and performs routine laboratory tests on samples. Sterilizes equipment and supplies, using germicides, sterilizer, or autoclave. Prepares or examines food trays for prescribed diet and feeds patients. Records food and fluid intake and output. Bathes, dresses, and assists patients in walking and turning. Cleans rooms, makes beds, and answers patients' calls. Washes and dresses bodies of deceased patients. In home care environment, serves as a liaison between the client and the private duty staff, and assesses the client's condition and the home environment. Provides health care instruction to patient and family members. May provide medical treatment and personal care to patients in private home settings. May assist in delivery, care, and feeding of infants. May inventory and requisition supplies. [-] Less