Midwifery nurses

4 of 21 tasks in this role are things an AI can already do today. Task list mapped via O*NET "Nurse Midwives" (29-1161.00).

1. Document patients' health histories, symptoms, physical conditions, or other diagnostic information.

   AI can do thisimportance 5.0/5
2. Explain procedures to patients, family members, staff members or others.

   AI can do thisimportance 4.9/5
3. Document findings of physical examinations.

   AI can do thisimportance 4.8/5
4. Write information in medical records or provide narrative summaries to communicate patient information to other health care providers.

   AI can do thisimportance 4.7/5
5. Provide prenatal, intrapartum, postpartum, or newborn care to patients.

   Human workimportance 5.0/5
6. Monitor fetal development by listening to fetal heartbeat, taking external uterine measurements, identifying fetal position, or estimating fetal size and weight.

   Human workimportance 5.0/5
7. Provide patients with direct family planning services, such as inserting intrauterine devices, dispensing oral contraceptives, and fitting cervical barriers, including cervical caps or diaphragms.

   Human workimportance 4.9/5
8. Prescribe medications as permitted by state regulations.

   Human workimportance 4.9/5
9. Develop and implement individualized plans for health care management.

   Human workimportance 4.9/5
10. Order and interpret diagnostic or laboratory tests.

    Human workimportance 4.8/5
11. Initiate emergency interventions to stabilize patients.

    Human workimportance 4.8/5
12. Educate patients and family members regarding prenatal, intrapartum, postpartum, newborn, or interconception care.

    Human workimportance 4.8/5
13. Perform physical examinations by taking vital signs, checking neurological reflexes, examining breasts, or performing pelvic examinations.

    Human workimportance 4.8/5
14. Provide primary health care, including pregnancy and childbirth, to women.

    Human workimportance 4.7/5
15. Consult with or refer patients to appropriate specialists when conditions exceed the scope of practice or expertise.

    Human workimportance 4.5/5
16. Read current literature, talk with colleagues, or participate in professional organizations or conferences to keep abreast of developments in midwifery.

    Human workimportance 4.4/5
17. Instruct student nurse midwives, medical students, or residents on the birthing process.

    Human workimportance 4.2/5
18. Establish practice guidelines for specialty areas such as primary health care of women, care of the childbearing family, and newborn care.

    Human workimportance 4.1/5
19. Plan, provide, or evaluate educational programs for nursing staff, health care teams, or the community.

    Human workimportance 3.7/5
20. Conduct clinical research on topics such as maternal or infant health care, contraceptive methods, breastfeeding, and gynecological care.

    Human workimportance 3.5/5
21. Manage newborn care during the first weeks of life.

    Human workimportance 3.4/5