Certified Nurse Midwife (CNM) - Pennsylvania

Commonwealth Medical Services; Indiana (PA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization is seeking a Certified Nurse Midwife to provide comprehensive women's health care, including prenatal and gynecologic services. The role emphasizes patient-centered, evidence-based care within collaborative healthcare teams. Key responsibilities include managing low-risk pregnancies, conducting preventive screenings, and educating patients. Candidates should possess a Master's or Doctoral degree in Nursing or Midwifery and be a certified CNM. The position offers a dynamic work environment focused on women's health.

Qualifications

• Master’s or Doctoral degree in Nursing or Midwifery required.
• Current certification as a Certified Nurse Midwife (CNM) needed.
• Strong clinical assessment and decision-making skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive midwifery care, including prenatal, labor and delivery, and postpartum services.
• Conduct gynecologic examinations and preventive screenings.
• Collaborate with obstetricians and nurses in patient care.

Skills

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 patient-centered, culturally competent care

Ability to work collaboratively in a team-based environment

Education

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

Job description

Certified Nurse Midwife (CNM)

Position Summary

The Certified Nurse Midwife provides 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 wellness
• Collaborate with obstetricians, nurses, 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 documentation in the electronic health record
• Support 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 on‑call, shift‑based, or scheduled coverage depending on practice model

Patient Population

• Women across reproductive and post‑reproductive stages
• Obstetric patients with low‑risk pregnancies

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 patient‑centered, culturally competent care
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team‑based environment

Work Environment

• Women’s health and maternity care settings
• Multidisciplinary, collaborative care model
• Emphasis on safe, supportive, and family‑centered care