Nurse Midwife, Nocturnist

Christiana Care; Newark (DE); On-site; USD 122,000 - 152,000; Full time

Job summary

ChristianaCare is seeking a Certified Nurse Midwife (CNM) to join our Women's Health team as a full-time Nocturnist Triage Laborist at Christiana Hospital in Newark, Delaware. You will provide expert midwifery care during antepartum, intrapartum, and immediate postpartum periods in an inpatient setting.

The role supports collaboration with physicians, residents, APC learners, and nurses within an academic environment, with night, weekend, and holiday coverage as part of a 24/7/365 service line.

Qualifications

• Graduate degree from an accredited nurse-midwifery or midwifery education program.
• Completion of an accredited Certified Nurse-Midwife/Midwifery Program.
• Board-certified or board-eligible Certified Nurse Midwife.
• Eligible for active staff status within the ChristianaCare OB/GYN Department.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate, diagnose, and manage obstetric and gynecologic patients presenting to Labor & Delivery and OB/GYN triage.
• Independently manage normal labor and birth.
• Monitor maternal and fetal well-being and adjust care plans as needed.
• Perform vaginal deliveries and provide immediate maternal and newborn care.
• Obtain histories, perform physical examinations, and develop treatment plans.
• Order, interpret, and act on laboratory studies, diagnostic testing, fetal monitoring, and other clinical assessments.

Skills

Clinical judgment

Labor management

Patient-centered care

Inpatient responsiveness

Collaboration & communication

Learner support

Education

Graduate degree in nurse-midwifery

Accredited CNM/Midwifery program

Board-certified or board-eligible CNM

Active staff eligibility in OB/GYN

Tools

OB/GYN ultrasound competency

OBIS training for electronic fetal monitoring

ACLS/NRP preferred

Job description

Certified Nurse Midwife (CNM) – Nocturnist Triage Laborist

Are you passionate about providing exceptional obstetric care in a collaborative academic environment? ChristianaCare is seeking a Certified Nurse Midwife (CNM) to join our Women's Health team as a full-time Nocturnist Triage Laborist at Christiana Hospital in Newark, Delaware. This inpatient-based position offers the opportunity to provide comprehensive, evidence-based care across the continuum of obstetric services while working alongside physicians, residents, advanced practice clinicians, nurses, and learners in one of the region's leading healthcare systems. As a key member of our OBGYN team, you will provide expert midwifery care during the antepartum, intrapartum, and immediate postpartum periods, while helping ensure high-quality, patient-centered outcomes.

Position Highlights

• Inpatient Nocturnist position
• Provide care in Labor & Delivery and OB/GYN Triage
• Work within a collaborative, multidisciplinary Women's Health team
• Academic environment with resident physicians, medical students, and APC learners
• Opportunity to practice at the full scope of certified nurse-midwifery
• Hospital-based role at Christiana Hospital in Newark, Delaware
• Night, weekend, and holiday coverage as part of a 24/7/365 service line

Responsibilities

• Evaluate, diagnose, and manage obstetric and gynecologic patients presenting to Labor & Delivery and OB/GYN triage
• Independently manage normal labor and birth
• Monitor maternal and fetal well-being and adjust care plans as needed
• Perform vaginal deliveries and provide immediate maternal and newborn care
• Obtain histories, perform physical examinations, and develop treatment plans
• Order, interpret, and act on laboratory studies, diagnostic testing, fetal monitoring, and other clinical assessments
• Recognize high-risk or emergent situations and collaborate with or elevate care to obstetric physicians when appropriate
• Coordinate admissions, consultations, transfers, discharges, and transitions of care
• Educate and counsel patients and families regarding labor, delivery, postpartum recovery, newborn care, and family planning
• Collaborate closely with physicians, nursing staff, anesthesia, neonatology, and other healthcare professionals
• Support the education and development of residents, students, and members of the healthcare team

Procedures May Include

• Vaginal delivery
• Artificial rupture of membranes (AROM)
• Foley bulb placement for induction
• Repair of first- and second-degree lacerations
• Bedside ultrasound
• Fetal scalp electrode and intrauterine pressure catheter placement
• Contraceptive device insertion and removal
• Biopsies and other gynecologic procedures consistent with credentialing and scope of practice

Education & Experience

• Graduate degree from an accredited nurse-midwifery or midwifery education program
• Completion of an accredited Certified Nurse-Midwife/Midwifery Program
• Advanced knowledge of obstetrics, gynecology, and labor and delivery management
• Board-certified or board-eligible Certified Nurse Midwife
• Eligible for active staff status within the ChristianaCare OB/GYN Department

Licensure & Certifications

• Delaware licensure or eligibility for licensure
• Certified Nurse-Midwife certification through the American Midwifery Certification Board (AMCB)
• BLS certification required
• OBIS training for electronic fetal monitoring required
• OB/GYN ultrasound competency required
• ACLS and NRP preferred

What You'll Bring

• Strong clinical judgment and decision-making skills
• Expertise in labor management and obstetric care
• Commitment to patient-centered, evidence-based practice
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced inpatient environment
• Excellent collaboration and communication skills
• Passion for supporting learners and interdisciplinary teamwork

Why ChristianaCare?

At ChristianaCare, our caregivers are united by a mission to serve our neighbors as expert, caring partners in their health. You'll join an organization recognized for clinical excellence, innovation, and a commitment to providing exceptional care to every patient, every time.

Annual Compensation Range $121,980.00 - $151,988.00

Christiana Care Health System is an equal opportunity employer, firmly committed to prohibiting discrimination, whose staff is reflective of its community, and considers qualified applicants for open positions without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity or expression, age, veteran status, disability, pregnancy, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.