O*NET-SOC 29-1161.00

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.

From O*NET 30.3

Tasks

From O*NET 30.3, by importance, as O*NET OnLine lists them

Free · O*NET 30.3

Provide prenatal, intrapartum, postpartum, or newborn care to patients.Core18442
Monitor fetal development by listening to fetal heartbeat, taking external uterine measurements, identifying fetal position, or estimating fetal size and weight.Core18444
Document patients' health histories, symptoms, physical conditions, or other diagnostic information.Core18443
Provide patients with direct family planning services, such as inserting intrauterine devices, dispensing oral contraceptives, and fitting cervical barriers, including cervical caps or diaphragms.Core18455
Prescribe medications as permitted by state regulations.Core18454
Develop and implement individualized plans for health care management.Core18447
Explain procedures to patients, family members, staff members or others.Core18449
Order and interpret diagnostic or laboratory tests.Core18453
Initiate emergency interventions to stabilize patients.Core18450
Document findings of physical examinations.Core18448
Educate patients and family members regarding prenatal, intrapartum, postpartum, newborn, or interconception care.Core18441
Perform physical examinations by taking vital signs, checking neurological reflexes, examining breasts, or performing pelvic examinations.Core18445
Write information in medical records or provide narrative summaries to communicate patient information to other health care providers.Core18456
Provide primary health care, including pregnancy and childbirth, to women.Core18452
Consult with or refer patients to appropriate specialists when conditions exceed the scope of practice or expertise.Core18446
Read current literature, talk with colleagues, or participate in professional organizations or conferences to keep abreast of developments in midwifery.Core18459
Instruct student nurse midwives, medical students, or residents on the birthing process.Core23919
Establish practice guidelines for specialty areas such as primary health care of women, care of the childbearing family, and newborn care.Core18458
Plan, provide, or evaluate educational programs for nursing staff, health care teams, or the community.Core18460
Conduct clinical research on topics such as maternal or infant health care, contraceptive methods, breastfeeding, and gynecological care.Core18457
Manage newborn care during the first weeks of life.Supplemental18451

Technology Skills

From O*NET 30.3, 23 examples in 3 categories, 4 Hot Technology

Free · O*NET 30.3

Medical software

Acrendo Medical Software Ob/Gyn EMR
Allscripts Professional EHR
Amkai AmkaiCharts
Bizmatics PrognoCIS EMR
Cerner Millennium
ChartWare EMR
digiChart OB-GYN
e-MDs software
eClinicalWorks EHR softwareHot Technology
Epic SystemsHot Technology
GE Healthcare Centricity EMR
Greenway Medical Technologies PrimeSUITE
Medscribbler Enterprise
MicroFour PracticeStudio.NET EMR
NextGen Healthcare Information Systems EMR
Practice Partner Total Practice Partner
Prognosis Innovation Healthcare ChartAccess
SOAPware EMR
StatCom Patient Flow Logistics Enterprise Suite
SynaMed EMR
Texas Medical Software SpringCharts EMR

Spreadsheet software

Microsoft ExcelHot Technology

Office suite software

Microsoft Office softwareHot Technology

Detailed Work Activities

From O*NET 30.3, under their work activities; open one for the AI skills Workforce Automation maps to it

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Getting Information

Conduct research to increase knowledge about medical issues.
WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open
WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level
- No tools yet
- Not mapped yet

Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Materials

Test patient nervous system functioning.
WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open
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Examine patients to assess general physical condition.
WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open
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Measure the physical or physiological attributes of patients.
WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open
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Analyzing Data or Information

Analyze test data or images to inform diagnosis or treatment.
WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open
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Thinking Creatively

Develop medical treatment plans.
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Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge

Maintain medical or professional knowledge.
WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open
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Drafting, Laying Out, and Specifying Technical Devices, Parts, and Equipment

Establish nursing policies or standards.
WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open
WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level
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Documenting/Recording Information

Prepare reports summarizing patient diagnostic or care activities.
WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open
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Record patient medical histories.
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Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others

Explain medical procedures or test results to patients or family members.
WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open
WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level
- No tools yet
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Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates

Inform medical professionals regarding patient conditions and care.
WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open
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Collaborate with healthcare professionals to plan or provide treatment.
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Assisting and Caring for Others

Refer patients to other healthcare practitioners or health resources.
WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open
WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level
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Administer basic health care or medical treatments.
WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open
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Care for women during pregnancy and childbirth.
WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open
WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level
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Treat medical emergencies.
WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open
WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level
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Training and Teaching Others

Teach medical procedures to healthcare personnel.
WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open
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Conduct health or safety training programs.
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Train medical providers.
WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open
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Providing Consultation and Advice to Others

Provide health and wellness advice to patients, program participants, or caregivers.
WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open
WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level
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Monitoring and Controlling Resources

Order medical diagnostic or clinical tests.
WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open
WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level
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Prescribe medications.
WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open
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Job Zone

From O*NET 30.3

Free · O*NET 30.3

Job Zone Five: Extensive Preparation Needed

Workforce Automation analysis, not part of the source

WFA coverage: AI skills for this job

WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open

Pilot mapping: these skill links come from our seed list and haven’t been reviewed yet. Expect them to change as each one is checked.

DWAs covered by an AI skill0 of 23

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Level mix

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Equivalents

NICE work roles, with their DCWF equivalents

Mapped to this job by the ETO-CSET NICE/O*NET crosswalk (2024); roles from NICE Framework Components v2.2.0, DCWF equivalents from DoD DCWF Tool v5.3 (2026-09-25)

Free · NICE Framework Components v2.2.0 and DoD DCWF Tool v5.3 (2026-09-25)

No NICE work role maps to this job.