Certified Nurse Midwife — Full-Spectrum OB/GYN in Private Practice

The Group; Davenport (IA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

The Group OB/GYN in Davenport, IA is seeking a Certified Nurse Midwife (CNM) to join our established private practice. The CNM will provide comprehensive obstetric and gynecologic care in office and hospital settings, collaborating with OB/GYN physicians, nurses, and staff.

This full-scope role includes prenatal, labor and delivery, postpartum care, contraception counseling, and participation in CNM call rotations. We value patient relationships, teamwork, and delivering high-quality care.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive prenatal, labor and delivery, postpartum, newborn, and gynecologic care within the CNM scope of practice.
• Manage routine and appropriate low-risk pregnancies from the initial prenatal visit through delivery and postpartum care.
• Provide office-based prenatal visits, postpartum visits, annual exams, contraception counseling, family planning, and routine gynecologic care.
• Obtain and document complete patient histories and perform appropriate physical examinations.
• Develop individualized plans of care based on the patient’s history, examination, pregnancy, risk factors, and individual needs.
• Order, review, and interpret appropriate laboratory testing, ultrasounds, imaging, and other diagnostic studies.
• Identify abnormal findings or changes in patient status and involve the physician team when consultation, additional evaluation, or transfer of care is appropriate.
• Evaluate patients presenting with obstetric concerns, including contractions, possible rupture of membranes, bleeding, decreased fetal movement, and other pregnancy-related concerns.
• Manage labor and provide ongoing assessment and support throughout the labor process.
• Interpret fetal monitoring and maternal clinical findings and respond appropriately to changes in maternal or fetal status.
• Manage and perform spontaneous vaginal deliveries within established privileges and scope of practice.
• Provide postpartum management and appropriate newborn assessment and care.
• Recognize obstetric emergencies and initiate appropriate interventions while collaborating with the physician and hospital care teams.
• Prescribe medications and treatments in accordance with Iowa law, CNM prescriptive authority, and practice policies.
• Perform procedures appropriate to the CNM's education, training, competency, and clinical privileges.
• Educate patients and families regarding pregnancy, labor and delivery, postpartum recovery, breastfeeding, contraception, medications, preventative care, and other women's health needs.
• Provide patients with clear education regarding treatment options and encourage shared decision-making.
• Participate in the CNM call rotation, including weekday, overnight, weekend, and holiday coverage as scheduled.
• Provide hospital-based obstetric coverage and remain available and responsive during assigned call responsibilities.
• Provide thorough handoffs and maintain continuity of care between CNMs, physicians, office staff, and hospital teams.
• Work closely and collaboratively with The Group's OB/GYN physicians and recognize when physician consultation or involvement is needed.
• Maintain strong communication with physicians, fellow CNMs, nurses, medical assistants, and other members of the clinical team.
• Complete patient documentation, orders, prescriptions, messages, test results, and other clinical responsibilities in a timely manner.
• Maintain accurate and complete documentation in the patient’s medical record.
• Assist physicians with procedures or patient care as needed.
• Participate in provider meetings, staff education, quality initiatives, and other practice activities.
• Participate in office and community education opportunities when appropriate.
• Help identify opportunities to improve patient care, provider workflows, communication, and the overall patient experience.
• Maintain all required state licensure, certification, continuing education, hospital privileges, and credentialing requirements.
• Maintain patient confidentiality and comply with HIPAA, OSHA, and all practice policies and procedures.
• Maintain a positive and cooperative relationship with

Job description

The Group OB/GYN in Davenport, IA is seeking a Certified Nurse Midwife (CNM) to join our established private practice. The CNM will provide comprehensive obstetric and gynecologic care in office and hospital settings, collaborating with OB/GYN physicians, nurses, and staff.

This full-scope role includes prenatal, labor and delivery, postpartum care, contraception counseling, and participation in CNM call rotations. We value patient relationships, teamwork, and delivering high-quality care.