OB/GYN - Certified Nurse Midwife - Laborist
About The Position
Optum NY/NJ is seeking a dedicated, patient-centric Certified Nurse Midwife - Laborist to join their team in Poughkeepsie, NY. Optum is a clinician-led care organization focused on changing the way clinicians work and live. As a member of the Optum Care Delivery team, you will be an integral part of their vision to make healthcare better for everyone. At Optum, clinicians have the clinical resources, data, and support of a global organization to help patients live healthier lives. The organization believes in providing an exceptional career and empowers clinicians to live their best lives at work and at home. This role offers the fulfillment of advancing community health with the excitement of contributing new practice ideas and initiatives that could improve care for millions of patients nationwide. The culture emphasizes collaboration, connection, and growth, with the goal of making healthcare better for everyone.
Requirements
- 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 in collaboration with the MD, shares responsibility for care, treatment, and delivery of patient
- Examines patient during pregnancy, utilizing physical findings, laboratory test results and patient’s statements to evaluate condition and ensure that patient’s progress is normal
- Discusses case with Obstetrician to assure observation of specified practices
- Instructs patient in diet and prenatal health practices
- Stays with patient during labor to reassure patient and to administer medication
- Delivers infant and performs postpartum examinations and treatments to ensure that patient and infant are responding normally
Benefits
- Guaranteed, competitive compensation model based on quality, not quantity, with significant earning potential, annual increases, and bonus eligibility
- Financial stability and support of a Fortune 5 Company
- Robust retirement offerings including employer funded contributions and Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP for UHG Stock)
- Physician Partnership opportunities and incentives
- Comprehensive benefits plan inclusive of medical, dental, vision, STD/LTD, CME and malpractice coverage
- Robust clinician learning and development programs
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
