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Position Summary

The CNMs provide full scope care, seeing patients in the office for prenatal, postpartum, and gynecologic care, as well as triaging obstetric patients and caring for patients during labor and postpartum. Our midwives practice independently to care for patients who choose midwifery care as well as patients who opt for an MD/CNM hybrid approach to care. We have a warm, collaborative relationship with our MDs that allows us to provide CNM care across a spectrum of patient needs and risk factors.

Essential Functions

Provide direct clinical services and management of mothers and babies as defined in the standing orders, policies, procedures and protocols for the certified nurse mid-wife

Provide medical care and treatment to obstetrical patients under the supervision of an obstetrician/gynecologist during pregnancy and normal delivery and to instruct patients in proper prenatal and postnatal practices and infant care.

Obtain patient health histories and complete physical examinations. Document findings noting pertinent normal and abnormal findings. Order and interpret appropriate diagnostic and laboratory tests.

Explain the necessity, preparation, nature and anticipated effects of procedure(s) to patient, family, staff, and healthcare learners.

Perform approved therapeutic procedures based upon patient’s clinical status.

Document patient preparation and response to procedure(s).

Formulate and implement prenatal, intrapartum, postpartum, newborn and inter-conceptional care as defined by Essex County OB/GYN Associations Standards of Practice.

Collaborate with physician and nursing colleagues and document in medical records and appropriate narrative summaries.

Initiate necessary emergency interventions to stabilize patient.

Provide patient and family education related to prenatal, intrapartum, postpartum, newborn and interconceptional care.

Perform and participate in quality/performance improvement activities.     

Participate in and support accreditation, compliance, and regulatory activities of the organization.

Serve as an expert consultant to nursing, members of the healthcare team and to the larger community.

Schedule

Typical schedule is two office days (8-hour shift) and two 12-hour call shifts weekly.

Skills

Knowledge of professional nursing theory, clinical practice standards, normal maternal / fetal growth and development, and requirements of nurse midwifery practice.

Skill in identifying problems, utilizing initiative and judgment, and able to independently seek out resources to solve complex problems.

Effective communication skills; skill in communicating with staff, patients, families and other professionals throughout Beverly Hospital and Essex County OB/GYN Associates.

Demonstrated ability and willingness to work within a team setting.

Work Conditions

Ability to assist with the transportation, transfer, and ambulation of patients.

Lifting without assistance up to 25 lbs.

Ability to respond to patient emergencies.

Able to stand without interruption for extended periods of time

Reaching (extending arms and/or trunk of body above or in front of body)
for patient care or retrieval of supplies.

Capable of working under stress related to multiple patients and/or providers care demands occurring.

Work Environment

Exposure to biohazardous waste products

Excellent Benefits Include

Competitive health benefit package

Dental and Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off

401 (K) Plan with Employer Contribution

Disability Insurance (Short and Long term)

Life Insurance

AFLAC Supplemental Insurance

Malpractice Coverage

Professional Expense Account

Professional Licensure Reimbursement

Job Types: Full-time

Only qualified candidates need apply. A cover letter is required with your application for your application to be considered.

Vaccines

As a health care organization, we have a responsibility to do everything in our power to care for and protect our patients, our colleagues and our communities. Essex County OB/GYN requires that all staff be vaccinated against COVID-19 as a condition of employment.

Minimum Requirements

Graduation from an ACNM accredited nurse-midwifery education program

Current license to practice as a CNM in Massachusetts

Current DEA Number

Preferred Qualifications

Master of Science in Nursing preferred

Prior full scope midwifery experience preferred

First Assist Skills preferred

Spanish or Portuguese language skills appreciated

Current enrollment in the ACNM CCA or CMP