Certified Nurse Midwife- Per diem, Rotating
About The Position
The Certified Nurse Midwife (CNM) provides comprehensive, patient-centered midwifery care across pregnancy, childbirth, postpartum care, and gynecologic and reproductive health services within the scope of professional practice. The CNM collaborates with physicians, advanced practice providers, nursing staff, and other members of the interdisciplinary healthcare team to promote safe, high-quality care. The role follows applicable Massachusetts requirements, professional standards of nurse-midwifery practice, organizational policies, and established clinical protocols, and reports to the Director of Midwifery. The position is per diem and rotating, with shared on-call responsibilities and coverage across a variety of day, night, and holiday shifts. Work may take place in ambulatory, inpatient, labor and delivery, and office settings, depending on assignment. The CNM also participates in education, meetings, committees, quality improvement, patient safety, and evidence-based practice activities.
Requirements
- Successful completion of an accredited graduate-level nurse-midwifery educational program.
- Current authorization to practice as a Certified Nurse Midwife in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, consistent with applicable professional and regulatory requirements.
- Current national certification in nurse-midwifery from the applicable nationally recognized certifying body.
- Current registered nurse licensure as required for CNM practice in Massachusetts.
- Current BLS certification for healthcare providers.
- Additional certifications as required by the clinical department or scope of practice.
- Demonstrated competence in providing care across the applicable obstetric and women's/reproductive health continuum.
- Strong clinical assessment and decision-making skills.
- Ability to recognize clinical changes and appropriately consult, collaborate, or refer.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
- Ability to provide compassionate, respectful, patient-centered care.
- Ability to work collaboratively with physicians, nurses, advanced practice providers, and other healthcare team members.
- Commitment to professional development and evidence-based practice.
- Ability to provide effective patient, family, and learner education.
- Ability to manage competing clinical priorities in a dynamic healthcare environment.
- Ability to stand and walk for prolonged periods and lift up to 50 pounds.
- Commitment to valuing diversity and contributing to an inclusive working and learning environment.
- Must meet the organization's requirement that staff be vaccinated against influenza as a condition of employment.
Nice To Haves
- Previous clinical experience in full-scope nurse-midwifery practice.
- Experience working in a collaborative, interdisciplinary healthcare environment.
Responsibilities
- Provide full-scope midwifery care in accordance with clinical protocols, professional standards, and applicable Massachusetts requirements.
- Perform comprehensive patient assessments; develop plans of care; provide treatment; evaluate outcomes; and modify care plans as clinically appropriate.
- Provide prenatal, intrapartum, postpartum, and gynecologic/reproductive healthcare within the authorized scope of practice.
- Educate and counsel patients and families and provide anticipatory guidance to support informed healthcare decisions.
- Collaborate and consult with physicians, advanced practice providers, nursing staff, and other healthcare professionals to promote optimal patient care.
- Recognize changes in patient condition and obtain consultation, collaboration, or referral when patient needs extend beyond the CNM's scope of practice.
- Share on-call responsibilities with other Certified Nurse Midwives to support continuous patient coverage, including days, nights, and holidays.
- Participate in obstetrics and gynecology educational activities, staff meetings, and other departmental or organizational meetings as required.
- Participate in departmental and hospital committees as assigned.
- Provide clinical education and preceptorship to students and other healthcare professionals as assigned.
- Participate in professional development and continuing education and maintain competency appropriate to the role.
- Participate in patient and community education and represent the organization at assigned programs or events.
- Maintain complete, accurate, and timely documentation in patient medical records.
- Support quality improvement, patient safety, and evidence-based clinical practice initiatives.
- Perform other duties consistent with the scope and responsibilities of the position.
- Promote the organization's WE CARE values and contribute to an inclusive working and learning environment.
- Follow established infection prevention, occupational health, and safety practices.
