Certified Nurse Midwife

320 Crescent City Physicians, Inc.; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Touro Hospital in New Orleans is seeking a compassionate Certified Nurse Midwife to join our women’s health team. The CNM will provide full-scope midwifery care across antepartum, intrapartum, postpartum, gynecologic, and primary care services, collaborating with physicians and the care team to ensure excellent outcomes for mothers and newborns.

The ideal candidate has at least 2 years of experience, completed an accredited CNM program, and holds CNM certification with active Louisiana APRN

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of full-scope midwifery practice.
• Completion of an accredited Nurse Midwifery Program.
• CNM certification and active Louisiana APRN licensure.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive nurse-midwifery care to women during pregnancy, labor, birth, and postpartum recovery.
• Deliver primary and gynecologic healthcare services for women across the lifespan.
• Assess patients through physical examinations, medical histories, and clinical evaluations.
• Develop and implement individualized treatment plans and care strategies.
• Order, interpret, and evaluate diagnostic tests and procedures.
• Perform approved diagnostic and therapeutic procedures within scope of practice and demonstrated competency.
• Manage the care of newborns in accordance with established protocols and standards.

Skills

CNM

APRN licensure

BLS

NRP

Education

Accredited Nurse Midwifery Program

Job description

Your job is more than a job. Certified Nurse Midwife (CNM) CCPI at Touro Hospital New Orleans, Louisiana Full-Time CCPI is seeking a compassionate, experienced, and patient-centered Certified Nurse Midwife (CNM) to join our collaborative women's health team at Touro Hospital in New Orleans. This is an exciting opportunity to provide full-scope midwifery care within a respected healthcare environment dedicated to exceptional outcomes for women, newborns, and families. As a Certified Nurse Midwife, you will practice in an advanced nursing role and provide comprehensive care for women throughout their lifespan, including antepartum, intrapartum, postpartum, gynecologic, and primary care services. You will collaborate with physicians and interdisciplinary team members to deliver safe, high-quality, evidence-based care to mothers and newborns.

What You’ll Do

Clinical Care & Patient Management

• Provide comprehensive nurse-midwifery care to women during pregnancy, labor, birth, and postpartum recovery.
• Deliver primary and gynecologic healthcare services for women across the lifespan.
• Assess patients through physical examinations, medical histories, and clinical evaluations.
• Develop and implement individualized treatment plans and care strategies.
• Order, interpret, and evaluate diagnostic tests and procedures.
• Perform approved diagnostic and therapeutic procedures within scope of practice and demonstrated competency.
• Manage the care of newborns in accordance with established protocols and standards.

Collaboration & Care Coordination

• Partner with physicians, nurses, and multidisciplinary healthcare professionals to optimize patient outcomes.
• Serve as a trusted clinical resource and advocate for patients and families.
• Consult and seek appropriate supervision when needed to ensure safe, effective patient care.
• Facilitate continuity of care through coordination of services and patient follow-up.

Patient Education & Advocacy

• Educate patients and families regarding health promotion, disease prevention, pregnancy, childbirth, postpartum care, and overall wellness.
• Support informed decision-making and patient-centered care.
• Maintain accurate, timely, and complete medical documentation in accordance with organizational and regulatory standards.

Qualifications

Experience

• Minimum 2 years of full-scope midwifery practice.

Education

• Successful completion of an accredited Nurse Midwifery Program.

Licenses & Certifications

• Certified Nurse Midwife (CNM) certification through the American Midwifery Certification Board (AMCB)
• Current Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) licensure through the Louisiana State Board of Nursing
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association
• Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification through the American Academy of Pediatrics

Why Join CCPI?

At CCPI, you’ll join a team that is passionate about delivering exceptional women’s healthcare in one of the most vibrant cities in the country. We value collaboration, clinical excellence, and compassionate care, and we are committed to supporting our providers as they make a meaningful impact on the lives of patients and families every day.

Work Shift

Variable Hours (United States of America)

About LCMC Health

LCMC Health is a community. Our people make health happen. While our NOLA roots run deep, our branches are the vessels that carry our mission of bringing the best possible care to every person and parish in Louisiana and beyond and put a little more heart and soul into healthcare along the way. Celebrating authenticity, originality, equity, inclusion and a little “come on in” attitude is the foundation of LCMC Health’s culture of everyday extraordinary Touro Touro, at the forefront of medical excellence within LCMC Health’s incredible community of care, has been regionally recognized for 165 years as one of New Orleans’ most enduring healthcare monuments. It’s where babies come from and New Orleanians are cared for. Learn more about Touro and our Leapfrog “Grade A” Hospital Safety distinction Your extras Deliver healthcare with heart. Give people a reason to smile. Put a little love in your work. Be honest and real, but with compassion. Bring some lagniappe into everything you do. Forget one-size-fits-all, think one-of-a-kind care. See opportunities, not problems – it’s all about perspective. Cheerlead ideas, differences, and each other. Love what makes you, you - because we do You are welcome here.

Equal Opportunity Statement

LCMC Health is an equal opportunity employer.

All qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

The above job summary is intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed by people assigned to this work. This is not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities. LCMC Health reserves the right to amend and change responsibilities to meet organizational needs as necessary. Simple things make the difference.