Certified Nurse Midwife

Central Maine Healthcare; Lewiston (ME); On-site; USD 135,000 - 147,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Competitive compensation

Paid time off

Malpractice coverage

Collaborative physician and APP支持

Opportunities to shape women’s health

Job summary

Central Maine Healthcare seeks a Certified Nurse Midwife to provide comprehensive care for women across the lifespan, emphasizing pregnancy, labor, delivery, postpartum care, and gynecologic health.

You will collaborate with OB/GYNs and care teams, manage low-risk pregnancies, and contribute to program growth while maintaining documentation and safety standards.

Qualifications

• Graduate degree from an accredited nurse‑midwifery program.
• AMCB certification (American Midwifery Certification Board).
• Eligibility for RN/APRN licensure and prescriptive authority in Maine.
• Current BLS certification and any position-required certifications.

Responsibilities

• Provide prenatal, intrapartum, postpartum, and routine gynecologic care.
• Manage low-risk pregnancies and deliveries within CNM scope.
• Evaluate and manage common women’s health conditions.
• Provide contraceptive counseling and reproductive healthcare.

Skills

Clinical judgment

Communication skills

Collaborative approach

Education

Graduate degree in nurse-midwifery

AMCB certification

Job description

Central Maine Healthcare (CMH), a member of Prime Healthcare Foundation, is an integrated healthcare delivery system serving approximately 400,000 residents across central, western, and midcoast Maine through a network of more than 40 primary and specialty care locations. The system includes Central Maine Medical Center (CMMC) in Lewiston, a 250-bed, not-for-profit regional referral hospital that is home to the region's only Cancer Care Center, an orthopedic ambulatory surgery center, and the Central Maine Heart and Vascular Institute. CMMC also serves as the central Maine base for LifeFlight of Maine, the state's only medical helicopter service.

CMH also includes Bridgton Hospital and Rumford Hospital, two 25-bed critical access hospitals that provide essential care to Maine's rural communities.

As part of its commitment to healthcare education and workforce development, CMH is home to the Maine College of Health Professions, Maine's first nursing and medical imaging school. The private, not-for-profit institution is accredited by the New England Commission of Higher Education and plays an important role in training the next generation of healthcare professionals.

To learn more, visit www.cmhc.org.

About the Role

As a Certified Nurse Midwife with Central Maine Healthcare, you will provide comprehensive, evidence-based care to women across the lifespan, with an emphasis on pregnancy, labor and delivery, postpartum care, and gynecologic health.

Responsibilities

• Providing prenatal, intrapartum, postpartum, and routine gynecologic care
• Managing low-risk pregnancies and deliveries within the CNM scope of practice
• Evaluating and managing common women’s health conditions
• Providing contraceptive counseling, family planning, and reproductive healthcare
• Educating and supporting patients and families throughout pregnancy and childbirth
• Collaborating closely with OB/GYN physicians and other members of the care team
• Identifying higher‑risk conditions and coordinating physician consultation or transfer of care when appropriate
• Participating in the continued development and growth of our Women’s Health program
• Maintaining accurate, timely clinical documentation and meeting applicable quality and safety standards

Qualifications

• Graduate degree from an accredited nurse‑midwifery program
• Current certification through the American Midwifery Certification Board (AMCB)
• Eligibility for RN/APRN licensure and prescriptive authority in Maine
• Current BLS certification and other certifications as required by the position

Required Skills

• Strong clinical judgment and a commitment to evidence‑based care
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• A collaborative approach to working with physicians, nurses, APPs, and other healthcare professionals

Preferred Skills

Experienced CNMs and qualified candidates earlier in their careers are encouraged to explore the opportunity.

Pay range and compensation package

Central Maine Medical Center offers competitive compensation and a reasonable compensation estimate for this role is $135,000-147,000. The exact starting compensation to be offered will be determined at the time of selecting an applicant for hire, in which a wide range of factors will be considered, including but not limited to, skillset, years of applicable experience, education, credentials and licensure.

The company is dedicated to empowering its staff with a comprehensive, competitive benefits package, allowing them the freedom to customize their benefits to fit their unique needs. Our abundant resources, programs, and voluntary options serve as a foundation for individual growth and well‑being. Learn more here: https://www.primehealthcare.com/benefitsthatmattermost/

• Sign‑on bonus
• Competitive compensation
• Paid time off
• Malpractice coverage
• Collaborative physician and APP support
• Opportunities to help shape and grow women’s health services in Central Maine

Specific compensation, incentives, and benefits are subject to the terms of the position and applicable organizational policies.