Certified Nurse Midwife – Lead Team-Based OB Care

Optum; City of Poughkeepsie (NY); On-site; USD 118,000 - 166,000; Full time

Job summary

Optum is seeking a Certified Nurse Midwife to join our OB/GYN team in Poughkeepsie, NY. The role focuses on collaborative, patient-centered obstetric care, including delivery and postpartum support within a collegial multispecialty practice.

The position emphasizes team-based care, strong clinical support, and a comprehensive benefits program, with a national network backing local clinical teams.

Qualifications

• Master's degree and Midwifery certificate.
• Completion of Midwifery Education Program.
• Four years of clinical Midwifery experience, required with references.
• Current NYS Midwife License and AMCB certification.

Responsibilities

• Participates in initial examination of obstetrical patient, and assists with care, treatment, and delivery under MD supervision.
• Examines patient during pregnancy using physical findings and tests to assess progress.
• Discusses cases with Obstetrician to ensure adherence to practices.
• Instructs patient in diet and prenatal health practices.
• Stays with patient during labor to monitor and administer medications.
• Delivers infant and performs postpartum examinations to ensure patient and infant well-being.

Education

Master's degree

Midwifery certificate

Completion of Midwifery Education Program

NYS Midwife License

AMCB certification

Job description

Optum is seeking a Certified Nurse Midwife to join our OB/GYN team in Poughkeepsie, NY. The role focuses on collaborative, patient-centered obstetric care, including delivery and postpartum support within a collegial multispecialty practice.

The position emphasizes team-based care, strong clinical support, and a comprehensive benefits program, with a national network backing local clinical teams.