Certified Nurse Midwife (CNM)

Fair Haven Community Health Care • New Haven, CT

17h

About The Position

The Certified Nurse Midwife joins a mission-driven midwifery service providing high-quality, patient-centered, full-scope inpatient and outpatient care in a community health center model, in partnership with an academic medical center. The role provides care and management for essentially normal uterus-bearing individuals throughout the reproductive cycle, potentially including care of normal newborns and peri- and post-menopausal individuals. The position reports to the Site Medical Director.

Requirements

• Graduation from an accredited school of midwifery.
• Certified or eligible for certification by the American College of Nurse-Midwives; candidates who are eligible must obtain certification within one year of starting employment.
• At least one year of experience practicing full-scope midwifery.
• Licensed by the State of Connecticut as a Licensed Midwife.
• Ability and willingness to serve on the active medical staff of the hospitals used by FHCHC.
• Basic Life Support qualification is required.
• Ability to relate warmly and effectively to patients and other staff.

Nice To Haves

• Bi-lingual in Spanish and English.
• Full-scope midwifery practice experience.
• Delivery privileges at Yale New Haven Hospital.
• Experience with Epic EMR.

Responsibilities

• Provide care and management throughout the reproductive cycle, potentially including care of normal newborns and peri- and post-menopausal individuals.
• Develop a plan of care for each patient, including medical history, physical examination, diagnosis, treatment, referral, and hospitalization when necessary.
• Use available resources, including laboratory and other tests, appropriately and cost-efficiently for diagnosis and treatment.
• Consult with other clinicians, patients’ families, and support staff concerning patient treatment and care when appropriate.
• Refer cases requiring specialist services while maintaining primary care responsibility and continuity of care.
• Maintain accurate medical records and complete appropriate charting and patient follow-up.
• Participate in Medical and General staff meetings and appropriate clinical teams.
• Participate in the Health Center’s Performance Improvement program and other task groups as needed.
• Pursue continuing education to update medical knowledge and support quality patient care.
• Perform other duties required by FHCHC to provide high-quality service and health care.

Benefits

• Major medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Voluntary benefits, including AFLAC, short-term disability, long-term disability, and life insurance.
• Paid holidays.
• Generous paid time off.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Potential eligibility for HRSA loan forgiveness and repayment programs for work at a Federally Qualified Health Center.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed