Certified Nurse Midwife
About The Position
At Touro Hospital, one of New Orleans' most trusted destinations for women's healthcare, we're looking for a compassionate and experienced Certified Nurse Midwife (CNM) to join our growing team. For generations, families have chosen Touro for exceptional maternity care, and today our Family Birthing Center continues that legacy by providing personalized, family-centered care supported by advanced maternal services and a collaborative team of physicians, nurses, and midwives. Whether supporting low-risk pregnancies, partnering in complex maternal care, or guiding women through every stage of life, you'll have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact while practicing at a hospital recognized for excellence in maternal health and women's services. Touro's Family Birthing Center offers collaborative care with OB/GYN physicians and certified nurse midwives, advanced resources for high-risk pregnancies, and a patient-centered environment designed around the needs of mothers and babies.
Requirements
- Successful completion of an accredited Nurse Midwifery Program
- Minimum of 2 years of full-scope midwifery practice
- Certified Nurse Midwife (CNM) – American Midwifery Certification Board
- Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) – Louisiana State Board of Nursing
- Basic Life Support (BLS) – American Heart Association
Nice To Haves
- Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP)
Responsibilities
- Conduct comprehensive patient assessments, including physical examinations and medical histories
- Develop and manage individualized plans of care
- Provide prenatal, labor and delivery, postpartum, gynecologic, and well-woman care
- Order, interpret, and evaluate diagnostic testing
- Perform procedures within scope of practice and demonstrated competency
- Manage the care of newborns and women throughout the lifespan
- Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and interdisciplinary team members to ensure high-quality patient care
- Consult appropriately when patient needs exceed scope or require additional expertise
- Serve as a key resource and liaison for patients, families, and clinical staff
- Counsel patients and families regarding healthcare needs, treatment plans, and wellness strategies
- Promote health maintenance, disease prevention, and informed decision-making
- Ensure continuity of care across all stages of treatment
- Maintain complete, timely, and accurate medical records
- Adhere to organizational, regulatory, and professional practice standards
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
