Midwife

Certified Nurse Midwife (CNM) Hospitalist

If you care about the opportunity to grow, to make a difference, to build a future and a life, then we just might have the career for you. Care to talk? Bayhealth Medical Center is Central and Southern Delaware's healthcare leader with hospitals in Dover and Milford, as well as a stand-alone Emergency Department in Smyrna and a hybrid Emergency Department and Urgent Care in Milton. We offer various practice settings throughout Kent and Sussex Counties. Bayhealth Medical Center Kent Campus is 90 minutes from Philadelphia, Washington, DC, and Baltimore. Our Sussex Campus is 30 minutes to the Delaware beaches and relaxation in the sand!

Job Description

• The Certified Nurse Midwife (CNM) Hospitalist works independently under a supervisory agreement with an OB-GYN physician(s) to provide specialty healthcare for women in the hospital setting, including physical exams, diagnosing, treating, and managing labor and delivery.
• Focused care on labor and delivery, and immediate postpartum care.
• The Midwife Hospitalist works in a team-based, patient-centered care environment, in accordance with established protocols, practices, and standardized guidelines.
• Collaborates and consults with Bayhealth physicians in accordance with practice guidelines and nurse-midwifery regulations.
• Takes part in the initial evaluation of all labor and delivery patients, monitors the course of labor and delivery, advising on proper health practices, taking tests as appropriate, and reporting any complications to the obstetrician.
• Prepares patients and their partners for delivery; trains mothers-to-be in exercise, breathing, and relaxation techniques. Provides instructions in breastfeeding if requested.
• Attends and reassures patients throughout the course of labor, monitors the fetus condition, administers medications, notifies physician of prolonged labor or complications indicating need for possible surgical intervention.
• Delivers infants and checks mother and child to ensure that they are responding normally.
• During the postpartum period, visits mother and child to give additional instruction in feeding and care of the newborn.
• Conducts classes for patients and family members concerning pregnancy, delivery, and proper childcare.
• Conducts classes for nursing students so they may assist new mothers.
• Provides advice on family planning and performs gynecological services.
• Participates in performance improvement activities.
• Participates in continuing education activities and obtains CEUs necessary to maintain state licensure and prescriptive authority.
• Adapts to changing demands of the workplace.
• Demonstrates the ability to interact with and contribute to the professional development of peers and other healthcare providers.
• Assesses need for referral to other healthcare providers.
• Participates in labor and delivery coverage.
• All other duties and special projects as assigned within the scope and range of job responsibilities.

Requirements

• Education: Master’s Degree in Midwifery; Graduate of an accredited midwifery program with a certificate of nurse-midwifery.
• Credential(s): Midwife Practitioner; Certified Midwife or equivalent certifying board or registry.
• Experience: Preferred one (1) year experience as a Midwife in a private or hospital setting.

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Generous paid time off and paid holidays
• Matching 401(k)/403(b) plans
• Excellent health, dental, and vision
• Disability and life insurance options
• On-site child care
• Educational reimbursement
• Health care and dependent care flex spending accounts
• Plus, an array of voluntary benefits to include critical care coverage and more!

Location

Kent Campus Hospital

Status

Part Time 40 Hours

Shift

Variable

Salary Range

$66,700.00 yearly