Description
SUMMARY
The Certified Nurse Midwife provides comprehensive women’s health care, including antepartum, intrapartum, postpartum, newborn, family planning, and routine well-woman care. Responsibilities include patient assessment, treatment planning, education, counseling, labor and delivery management, and collaboration with physicians and care teams to ensure high-quality patient care across the lifespan.
STATUS: Full Time
LOCATION: The Women's Center at Portland
DEPARTMENT: Midwifery Obstetrics and Gynecology
SCHEDULE: Day/ Evening/ Nights
Qualifications
- Certified Nurse Midwife with ability to practice independently across the full scope of midwifery care
- 1–2 years of related clinical experience preferred; motivated new graduates encouraged to apply
- Strong communication, analytical, and computer skills
- Current CPR and newborn resuscitation certifications preferred
Responsibilities
- Provide prenatal, labor & delivery, postpartum, newborn, and gynecologic care
- Perform assessments, develop care plans, and manage routine and low-risk pregnancies
- Educate and counsel patients on health maintenance, breastfeeding, nutrition, family planning, and postpartum care
- Collaborate with physicians and interdisciplinary teams as needed
- Maintain accurate documentation and participate in quality, education, and peer review activities
- Support patient advocacy and promote exceptional women’s health care services
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Moderate - Clinical - Moderate clinical roles are patient facing roles that require continual movement, including standing, walking, and lifting 20–50 lbs., along with pushing and pulling medical equipment and assisting with patient positioning. Employees perform frequent bending, twisting, and reaching while completing fine motor tasks in busy or confined clinical environments. High sensory acuity is essential for monitoring patient status and responding to alarms or safety concerns. Emotional and cognitive demands are substantial, involving decision-making under pressure, responding to emergencies, and maintaining sustained focus. Environmental exposures include infectious agents, bodily fluids, chemicals, and radiation. TB testing, mask-fit testing, and physical exams are common requirements.
LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS:
- LMW - Licensed Midwife NYS - NYS Office of Professions
- CNM - Certified Nurse-Midwife - American Midwifery Certification Board (AMCB)
PAY RANGE: $100,000.00 - $150,000.00
The listed base pay range is a good faith representation of current potential base pay for successful applicants. It may be modified in the future. Pay is determined by factors including experience, clinical licensure date, relevant qualifications, specialty, internal equity, location, and contracts.
