Certified Nurse Midwife

105 Unity Hospital of Rochester; United States; On-site; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Rochester Regional Health is seeking a dedicated nurse-midwife to deliver comprehensive care across antepartum, intrapartum and postpartum periods. You will educate and guide patients, coordinate fetal monitoring, assist in newborn assessments, and provide well-woman care across various ages and stages of life.

The role emphasizes compassionate patient support, clinical excellence, and teamwork within the OB/GYN department.

Qualifications

• CNM (Certified Nurse-Midwife) with AMCB certification and NYS licensure.
• 1–2 years of clinical experience preferred; highly motivated new graduates considered.
• Strong analytical, computer and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Antepartum Care: Teach, counsel and support; perform physical exams and plan care.
• Intrapartum Care: Support laboring women; review records; perform exams and record data.
• Postpartum Care: Assess status; counsel on health issues including nursing, parenting and family planning.
• Newborn Care: Provide emergency care and assess newborn in or out of hospital settings.
• Well-Woman Healthcare: Provide routine care and counsel on age-related health issues.

Skills

Analytical skills

Computer skills

Communication skills

Education

CNM - AMCB

LMW NYS

Job description

SUMMARY

As a Midwife, your superior ability to self-manage and stay organized, paired with your compassion and empathy greatly help you deliver care to women in various stages of childbirth and provide counsel in well-woman healthcare.

STATUS

Per Diem

LOCATION

Unity Family Birth Place

DEPARTMENT

OB/GYN

SCHEDULE

As needed

ATTRIBUTES

Ability to function completely in all areas of nurse-midwifery practice; interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirement, relative to age specific needs; covered by malpractice in all sites of clinical practice

One (1) to two (2) years of clinical experience in a related practice preferred, however will consider a highly motivated new graduate

Strong analytical, computer and communication skills

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Antepartum Care. Teach, counsel and support; perform physical examinations and assess information to identify each woman’s plan of care relative to her age-specific needs
• Intrapartum Care. Teach and support women in labor; review records and perform physical examinations; perform a variety of labor-related procedures; interpret information and record data during the labor and birth; complete birth certificate
• Postpartum Care. Assess emotional and physical status; teach and counsel in regard to multiple health issues such as nursing, parenting, postpartum physical changes, health maintenance and family planning
• Newborn Care. Institute emergency care for the newborn, including resuscitation and intubation; perform and record complete assessment of newborn in or out of hospital setting
• Well-Woman Healthcare. Provide routine well-woman healthcare to women of a variety of ages and stages in life; evaluate and treat minor gynecological problems; counsel clients regarding health issues, such as breast self-exam, cardiovascular risk and health maintenance

EDUCATION

Licenses / Certifications: CNM - Certified Nurse-Midwife - American Midwifery Certification Board (AMCB), LMW - Licensed Midwife NYS - New York State Education Department (NYSED)

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

M - Medium Work - Exerting 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently, and/or greater than negligible up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects; Requires frequent walking, standing or squatting. For disease specific care programs refer to the program specific requirements of the department for further specifications on experience and educational expectations, including continuing education requirements. Any physical requirements reported by a prospective employee and/or employees' physician or delegate will be considered for accommodations.

PAY RANGE

$100,000.00 - $150,000.00

CITY

Rochester

POSTAL CODE

14626

BENEFITS

The listed base pay range is a good faith representation of current potential base pay for a successful full time applicant. It may be modified in the future and eligible for additional pay components. Pay is determined by factors including experience, relevant qualifications, specialty, internal equity, location, and contracts.

EEO STATEMENT

Rochester Regional Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, predisposing genetic characteristics, marital or familial status, military or veteran status, citizenship or immigration status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

ABOUT THE ORGANIZATION

Rochester Regional Health is an integrated health services organization serving the people of Western New York, the Finger Lakes, St. Lawrence County, and beyond. The system includes nine hospitals; primary and specialty practices, rehabilitation centers, ambulatory campuses and immediate care facilities; innovative senior services, facilities and independent housing; a wide range of behavioral health services; and Rochester Regional Health Laboratories and ACM Global Laboratories, a global leader in patient and clinical trials. Its vision is to lead the evolution of healthcare to enable every member of the communities it serves to enjoy a better, healthier life.