Certified Nurse Midwife, Per Diem

Saint Peters Healthcare System•Lakewood Township, NJ

3d•$80 - $80•Onsite

About The Position

Saint Peter’s University Hospital is looking to hire a per diem Certified Nurse Midwife (CNM) for its growing midwifery practice. This position is ideal for an enthusiastic candidate who is looking to participate in a team-based model and values a variety of responsibilities. Our Birth Center is equipped with tubs for hydrotherapy, intermittent auscultation, various tools for comfort measures, and supportive collaborative physician backup. The hospital rooms are also equipped with wireless monitoring for freedom of movement. The position is flexible but will entail a combination of day/night/weekend/holiday call and office hours. All shifts are in-house and include a 24-hour call and office days. This may be adjusted depending on the needs of the team.

Requirements

Graduation from a nurse-midwifery education program accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Midwifery Education (ACME) (formerly known as the American College of Nurse-Midwives Division of Accreditation).
Master's or doctoral degree.
Current active certification by the American Midwifery Certification Board or be actively seeking initial certification and obtain the same on the first certification for which they are eligible.
Current active licensure to practice as a Certified Nurse Midwife in the nurse midwife category as per the New Jersey State Board of Medical Examiners.
Neonatal Resuscitation Provider (NRP) certified.
Current BLS and ACLS certification from the American Heart Association.

Nice To Haves

Experience is preferred but not required.
First Assist and Limited Ultrasonography experience preferred but not required, will offer on-site training.
STABLE Program Certification preferred.

Responsibilities

Caring for intrapartum patients at the free-standing Mary V. O’Shea Birth Center on campus and/or Labor and Delivery.
Managing the care and giving direct client services for private birth center patients as well as a panel of midwifery patients at the Family Health Center.
Being actively engaged in the hospital for triage and coverage of labor and delivery as needed.
Providing education and expertise regarding meaningful positioning and physiologic birth.
Maintaining a positive and collaborative relationship with colleagues, including attendings and residents.