Certified Nurse Midwife (CNM)

Advantia Health•Frederick, MD

162d•$120,000 - $168,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Simmonds, Martin & Helmbrecht of Advantia Health is looking for a Certified Nurse Midwife (CNM) to join our practices in Frederick, Gaithersburg, Rockville, and Damascus, MD. We are looking for a full scope Certified Nurse Midwife with solid gyn experience and antepartum, intrapartum, and postpartum experience that includes patients with varying medical conditions (diabetes, hypertension, etc.). We are also looking for someone that possesses a strong team spirit and a passion for birth and caring for women throughout their lifetime. Simmonds, Martin, and Helmbrecht has hospital privileges with Frederick Hospital.

Requirements

Certification as a Nurse Midwife (CNM) by the American Midwifery Certification Board (AMCB).
Active license as a Registered Nurse (RN).
Active DEA Number
Master's degree or higher education in nursing with a specialization in midwifery.

Nice To Haves

solid gyn experience
antepartum, intrapartum, and postpartum experience that includes patients with varying medical conditions (diabetes, hypertension, etc.)
strong team spirit
passion for birth and caring for women throughout their lifetime

Responsibilities

Provide full scope nurse-midwifery services including antepartum, intrapartum and postpartum care, as well as well woman care and family planning according to established protocols and per agreement with the collaborating physician.
Maintain a productivity level necessary to reach the mandated annual level of client encounters.
Participate/lead appropriate interdisciplinary teams. Contribute toward development of annual action plan health care plan as appropriate.
Perform history and physical exams on new and returning clients.
Manage acute and chronic illness’ according to established protocols in collaboration with physicians.
Refer patients to follow-up health care providers or community agencies as necessary.
Order and interpret diagnostic tests, such as ultrasounds and blood tests.
Provide emotional support and guidance during labor and pregnancy.
Monitor maternal and fetal vital signs as well as identifying high-risk pregnancies.
Monitor and administer medication, injections, and intravenous infusions during labor.
Provide postpartum care to both mothers and newborns.
Help parents to cope with miscarriage, termination, stillbirth and neonatal death.
Maintain accurate and up-to-date medical records for all patients.
Maintain active hospital delivery privileges as requested.