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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.

Currently Employed: 10,076

Yearly Projected Openings: 390

Typical Hourly Wage: $30.69 - $42.02

Typical Annual Salary: $63,800 - $87,400

• Provide prenatal, intrapartum, postpartum, or newborn care to patients.
• Document findings of physical examinations.
• Write information in medical records or provide narrative summaries to communicate patient information to other health care providers.
• Document patients' health histories, symptoms, physical conditions, or other diagnostic information.
• Perform physical examinations by taking vital signs, checking neurological reflexes, examining breasts, or performing pelvic examinations.
• Order and interpret diagnostic or laboratory tests.
• Consult with or refer patients to appropriate specialists when conditions exceed the scope of practice or expertise.
• Monitor fetal development by listening to fetal heartbeat, taking external uterine measurements, identifying fetal position, or estimating fetal size and weight.
• Initiate emergency interventions to stabilize patients.
• Provide primary health care, including pregnancy and childbirth, to women.

• Floor grade forceps or hemostats
• Medical oxygen masks or parts
• Surgical clamps or clips or forceps or accessories
• Surgical needle holders for general use
• Surgical scissors