Certified Nurse Midwife - Full Scope Practice

SUMMARY

The Certified Nurse Midwife provides comprehensive women’s health care, including antepartum, intrapartum, postpartum, newborn, family planning, and routine well-woman care. Responsibilities include patient assessment, treatment planning, education, counseling, labor and delivery management, and collaboration with physicians and care teams to ensure high-quality patient care across the lifespan.

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STATUS: Full Time             

LOCATION:   The Women's Center at Portland

DEPARTMENT: Midwifery Obstetrics and Gynecology

SCHEDULE: Day/ Evening/ Nights

Qualifications

• Certified Nurse Midwife with ability to practice independently across the full scope of midwifery care
• 1–2 years of related clinical experience preferred; motivated new graduates encouraged to apply
• Strong communication, analytical, and computer skills
• Current CPR and newborn resuscitation certifications preferred

Responsibilities

• Provide prenatal, labor & delivery, postpartum, newborn, and gynecologic care
• Perform assessments, develop care plans, and manage routine and low-risk pregnancies
• Educate and counsel patients on health maintenance, breastfeeding, nutrition, family planning, and postpartum care
• Collaborate with physicians and interdisciplinary teams as needed
• Maintain accurate documentation and participate in quality, education, and peer review activities
• Support patient advocacy and promote exceptional women’s health care services

EDUCATION:

LICENSES / CERTIFICATIONS: 

CNM - Certified Nurse-Midwife - American Midwifery Certification Board (AMCB), LMW - Licensed Midwife NYS - NYS Office of Professions

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Moderate - Clinical - Moderate clinical roles are patient facing roles that require continual movement, including standing, walking, and lifting 20–50 lbs., along with pushing and pulling medical equipment and assisting with patient positioning. Employees perform frequent bending, twisting, and reaching while completing fine motor tasks in busy or confined clinical environments. High sensory acuity is essential for monitoring patient status and responding to alarms or safety concerns. Emotional and cognitive demands are substantial, involving decision-making under pressure, responding to emergencies, and maintaining sustained focus. Environmental exposures include infectious agents, bodily fluids, chemicals, and radiation. TB testing, mask-fit testing, and physical exams are common requirements.

For disease specific care programs refer to the program specific requirements of the department for further specifications on experience and educational expectations, including continuing education requirements.

Any physical requirements reported by a prospective employee and/or employee’s physician or delegate will be considered for accommodations.

PAY RANGE:

$100,000.00 - $150,000.00Rochester14621

The posted pay range is a good faith representation of potential base pay for this position. It may be modified in the future and eligible for additional pay components. Individual annual salaries/hourly rates could vary based on position details and FTE. Pay is determined by considering factors including, but not limited to, experience, relevant qualifications, specialty, internal equity, locations, and contracts.

Rochester Regional Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, predisposing genetic characteristics, marital or familial status, military or veteran status, citizenship or immigration status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.