Certified Nurse Mid-Wife-Ouptatient Communiy Health

Optimus Health Care, Inc. • Bridgeport, CT

2d • $110,593 - $145,200 • Onsite

About The Position

Optimus Health Care is seeking an experienced Certified Nurse Midwife to join its OB/GYN department in Bridgeport. The role provides holistic, high-quality, cost-effective care for women and participates in the medical management of uncomplicated prenatal and gynecological patients to promote optimal health, manage disease, and reduce illness risk. The position practices within a health care system that supports medical consultation, collaborative management, and referrals for well-woman care, gynecology, obstetrics—including antepartum, labor, delivery, and postpartum care—and family planning.

This is a 100% outpatient role in a multispecialty integrated care practice with an existing patient base. The Nurse Midwife collaborates with community providers and the care team, practices within state licensure requirements, and participates in the OB/GYN call rotation as specified by the individual contract, with physician backup.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing; BSN required.
• Successful completion of an approved Nurse Practitioner program, testing, and certification.
• Three years of professional nurse-midwife experience.
• Completion of an American College of Nurse-Midwives (ACNM)-accredited Nurse-Midwifery Program.
• Certification by the American College of Nurse-Midwives (ACNM).
• Current Connecticut State RN and LNM licenses.
• Master’s degree in nursing or a related healthcare field.
• DEA certification.
• CPR certification upon hire, with recertification every two years.
• Basic Life Support certification.
• Knowledge of organizational policies, regulations, and procedures for administering patient care.
• Knowledge of medical equipment and instruments used to administer patient care.
• Knowledge and skill in applying and adapting professional nursing principles, methods, and techniques to ongoing patient care.
• Ability to take medical histories, assess medical conditions, and interpret findings.
• Ability to prepare and maintain records, write reports, and respond to correspondence.
• Ability to develop and maintain department quality assurance and quality control standards.
• Clear communication skills and the ability to react calmly and effectively in emergencies.
• Knowledge and ability to apply nursing science and the art of nursing, medical, and midwifery theory to diagnose and treat patients.
• Independent judgment to monitor and respond appropriately to changes in patient condition.
• Analytical ability to interpret and synthesize data, develop treatment plans, and prescribe medication.
• Initiative, listening, judgment, discretion, and decision-making skills to support quality patient care.
• Ability to prioritize assignments, work independently, and perform duties efficiently.
• Understanding of patients’ socioeconomic status and lifestyles, with respect for individual differences.

Nice To Haves

• Ability to speak enough Spanish to examine Spanish-speaking patients and converse at a basic level is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Make independent decisions about women's health care across the lifespan and continuum of care.
• Assess health status, illnesses, responses to illness, coping behaviors, environmental factors, and health risks to identify actual or potential health conditions; take histories, perform physical examinations, and order and interpret laboratory or diagnostic tests according to accepted protocols.
• Provide medical coverage for uncomplicated obstetrical and gynecological patients.
• Follow established guidelines for the use and disclosure of protected health information.
• Develop and maintain collaboration and coordination between Optimus Health Care and community providers to support effective patient care.
• Ensure documentation, records, surveillance logs, and procedures are complete and comply with applicable JCAHO, CMS, and DPH regulations.
• Translate relevant research findings into evidence-based practice.
• Attend and actively participate in organizational committees, task forces, and professional organizations.
• Participate in the OB/GYN department call rotation as required by the individual contract, with MD/DO backup.
• Monitor patient care quality and ensure appropriate findings, recommendations, follow-up care, and referrals are included.
• Assist with reviewing and developing standing orders, policies, and procedures; provide consultative direction as needed.
• Follow departmental policies, procedures, objectives, continuous quality improvement objectives, and safety, environmental, and infection-control standards.
• Participate in a team approach to care and communicate effectively with staff to ensure continuity of care; take on additional responsibilities and perform other duties consistent with state licensure.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Employer-sponsored medical, dental, and vision coverage, subject to plan terms and eligibility.
• Retirement benefits, subject to plan terms and eligibility.
• Paid time off and holidays, subject to plan terms and eligibility.
• Federal student loan repayment, if eligible.
• Other employer-sponsored benefits, subject to plan terms and eligibility.

What This Job Offers

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