Certified Nurse Midwife, Norwalk, CT (50 miles from NYC)

Northwell Health • Norwalk, CT

5d • Hybrid

About The Position

Norwalk Hospital of Nuvance Health is seeking a full-time Certified Nurse Midwife to join their OB/GYN program. This is a new position due to practice growth. The midwives, supported by OB/GYN hospitalists, handle first call and patient follow-ups in the office, and also serve as First Assist on C/Sections. The position involves a 40-hour work week with a normal schedule of one 24-hour call and two 8-hour clinic shifts. Full and part-time options are available. Norwalk Hospital averages approximately 1,100 deliveries annually and is equipped with a Level II NICU and strong specialty backup, including Maternal Fetal Medicine and Gyn Oncology. The team of five Certified Nurse Midwives manages around 330-400 deliveries per year and provides 24-hour phone triage for the clinic. This employed position with Nuvance Health Medical Practice covers two offices and also serves patients from the Norwalk Community Health Center. Norwalk Hospital, established in 1893, is a 366-bed community hospital with a Level II Trauma Center and affiliations with several medical schools. The hospital is recognized by Healthgrades as a “Top 50 Hospital” for 2024 and is part of Nuvance Health, which serves 1.5 million residents across New York and Connecticut.

Requirements

• Connecticut RN license and Master’s degree
• Graduate of an approved Certified Nurse Midwife program
• Current certification by the American Midwifery Certification Board (AMCB)
• State of CT RN, Certified Nurse Midwife license
• CT State Controlled Substance and Federal DEA Registration
• 2+ years CNM experience

Nice To Haves

• Spanish skills preferred but not mandatory
• Flexibility to cover Paid Time Off (PTO) of other employees

Responsibilities

• Take first call
• Follow up with patients in the office
• Serve as First Assist on C/Sections
• Provide 24-hour phone triage for the clinic
• Deliver patients from the Norwalk Community Health Center
• Cover Paid Time Off (PTO) of other employees
• Participate in 24-hour call schedules
• Work 8-hour office days

Benefits

• Competitive compensation package
• Comprehensive benefits

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level