A healthcare organization is seeking a Certified Nurse Midwife (CNM) to provide comprehensive women’s health care across the lifespan, including prenatal, intrapartum, postpartum, gynecologic, and preventive services. This role emphasizes patient-centered, evidence-based care, health promotion, and collaboration within interdisciplinary healthcare teams.
Key Responsibilities
Provide comprehensive midwifery care, including prenatal, labor and delivery, and postpartum services
Conduct gynecologic examinations, preventive screenings, and family planning services
Manage low-risk pregnancies and births within scope of practice
Perform vaginal deliveries and assist with obstetric procedures as appropriate
Provide newborn assessments and care as permitted by scope and privileges
Educate patients and families on pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, and overall wellness
Collaborate with obstetricians, nursing staff, lactation consultants, and ancillary services
Identify high-risk conditions and initiate appropriate consultation or referral
Participate in interdisciplinary rounds and care planning
Maintain accurate, timely, and compliant medical documentation
Participate in quality improvement, patient safety, and evidence-based practice initiatives
Practice Setting
Hospital labor and delivery units and/or outpatient women’s health clinics
May include scheduled coverage, shift-based responsibilities, or on-call coverage depending on organizational needs
Patient Population
Women across reproductive and post-reproductive stages
Obstetric patients with low-risk pregnancies
Work Environment
Women’s health and maternity care settings
Multidisciplinary, collaborative care model
Emphasis on safe, supportive, and family-centered care
Requirements
Qualifications
Master’s or Doctoral degree in Nursing or Midwifery
Graduate of an accredited Nurse-Midwifery education program
Current certification as a Certified Nurse Midwife (CNM)
Eligible for unrestricted advanced practice licensure in the practicing state
DEA registration or eligibility, if applicable
Skills & Competencies
Strong clinical assessment and decision-making skills
Expertise in normal pregnancy, childbirth, and women’s health care
Excellent communication and patient education abilities
Commitment to culturally competent, patient-centered care
Ability to work collaboratively within a team-based environment