Certified Nurse Midwife - Per Diem
About The Position
MaineHealth OBGYN with Franklin Hospital in Farmington, Maine, is seeking an experienced Certified Nurse Midwife to support its busy outpatient OB/GYN practice under the supervision of covering OB/GYN physicians. The provider will manage a broad range of women's health issues, including prenatal and postnatal care. The role combines outpatient and inpatient coverage, clinical coordination of obstetrical services and gynecological care, labor and delivery unit coverage including deliveries, and support for some surgical procedures. The position includes shared call requirements of 1:4. The ideal candidate has completed an accredited certified nurse-midwifery program and has at least two years of applicable women's health experience. They will bring strong clinical skills and knowledge of low-risk pregnancy, strong interpersonal and communication skills, and the ability to collaborate in a multidisciplinary setting. The candidate should be comfortable with moderate-to-high-risk pregnancies and work collaboratively with OB/GYNs and all levels of the clinical team. External candidates and candidates who only hold per diem roles at MaineHealth are paid $80.00 per hour and may be eligible for shift differentials. Current MaineHealth employees in full-time or part-time roles are paid 120% of their current hourly rate and may be eligible for shift differentials. Total compensation may also include, based on eligibility, recruitment payments, relocation assistance, productivity-based incentives, quality incentives, and other premiums. MaineHealth is a not-for-profit integrated health system with approximately 22,000 care team members, serving 1.1 million residents in Maine and New Hampshire. Its Total Rewards package includes comprehensive and competitive benefits and programs and resources to meet the diverse needs of its workforce. The role is based in Farmington, Maine, a community with nearby lakes, mountains, recreation, schools, and housing options.
Requirements
- BSN/MSN and successful completion of a nurse-midwifery program accredited by the ACNM.
- Current license and registration to practice as a Certified Nurse Midwife in the State of Maine.
- Current BLS certification.
- At least two years of labor and delivery and office experience.
- Competency with IUD insertion and office ultrasound.
- Comfort with moderate-to-high-risk pregnancies.
- Strong clinical skills and knowledge of low-risk pregnancy.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills and ability to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary environment.
Nice To Haves
- Certified Nurse Midwife experience is preferred.
- Surgical first assistant certification is preferred.
- Nexplanon insertion experience is desired.
Responsibilities
- Provide outpatient OB/GYN care under the supervision of covering OB/GYN physicians.
- Manage a broad range of women's health issues, including prenatal and postnatal obstetric care.
- Provide a combination of outpatient and inpatient care coverage.
- Coordinate clinical obstetrical services and gynecological care.
- Cover the labor and delivery unit, including deliveries.
- Support some surgical procedures.
- Participate in shared call coverage, with a 1:4 call requirement.
- Collaborate with OB/GYNs and all levels of the clinical team.
Benefits
- Comprehensive and competitive benefits, subject to eligibility.
- Programs and resources to meet the diverse needs of the workforce.
- Potential recruitment payments, relocation assistance, shift differentials, productivity-based incentives, quality incentives, and other premiums, based on eligibility.
