Anesthesiology Physician

Certified Nurse Midwife

We currently have an excellent opportunity for a Certified Nurse Midwife to join our OBGYN Department.

Job Description

• Provide full scope midwifery care. Provide comprehensive prenatal care of low-risk obstetric patients. Perform deliveries at Hartford Hospital with access to a level 4 NICU. One in five call for labor management and deliveries.
• Initiate diagnostic procedures, order and interpret laboratory, radiological, interpretation of fetal heart rate tracing, and other diagnostic studies as appropriate for OB/GYN patient care.
• Provide OB/GYN patient counseling and OB/GYN patient education.
• Prescribe medications and controlled substances allowed by CT law and as appropriate for therapeutic plan for OB/GYN patients.
• Document all aspects of OB/GYN patient visit in chart including date of service, chief complaint, history, social history, family history, office course, diagnosis, therapeutic plan, medication administered, medication reconciliation, physical exam including pelvic and cervical exams.
• Order and administer injections and intravenous medications as necessary for OB/GYN patient care.
• Interpret Non-Stress Test results for OB/GYN patients.
• Assist/Triage patients who call Summit Health with problems or concerns.
• Screen for postpartum depression in OB/GYN patients.

Requirements

• Experience as CNM is a plus; labor and delivery experience preferred but not required. New graduates with labor and delivery experience are welcome to apply.
• Graduate of an accredited Nurse Midwifery program-Certificate.
• Maintain certification through the American Midwifery Certification Board.
• Valid Connecticut license is required.

Benefits

We offer competitive compensation, a comprehensive benefits package, and a dynamic working environment.