A Midwife or Nurse Midwife provides care to pregnant women and assists with delivering babies, in both hospital and home births. May offer alternative medical treatments. May be certified as an advanced practice nurse and combine nursing training with specialty as a midwife.
Certified Nurse Midwife Associates for Women's Medicine - 2.8 Syracuse, NY Job Details Full-time $115,000 - $130,000 a year 8 hours ago Benefits Health savings account Health insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Flexible spending account Paid time off Life insurance Retirement plan Qualifications Labor & delivery RN License BLS Certification Master's degree in nursing Ob/Gyn Outpatient experience Master's degree
Master of Nursing Certified Nurse-Midwife Full Job Description Job Summary :
The Certified Nurse Midwife (CNM) provides comprehensive care to women across the reproductive lifespan with a focus on pregnancy, childbirth, postpartum, gynecologic care, and family planning. The CNM emphasizes health promotion, patient education, and evidence-based practice while collaborating with physicians and the clinical care team to ensure safe, compassionate, patient-centered care.
Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities:
(Additional duties may be assigned) Provide prenatal, antepartum, intrapartum, and postpartum care in accordance with established clinical guidelines. Manage low- to moderate-risk pregnancies independently and collaborate with physicians for high-risk or complex cases. Perform routine gynecologic care including annual exams, Pap smears, contraception counseling, and menopause management. Order, interpret, and evaluate laboratory and diagnostic tests. Prescribe medications and treatments as permitted under state law. Educate and counsel patients and families on reproductive health, pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, and newborn care. Perform minor in-office procedures (IUD/implant insertion, biopsies, colposcopies as credentialed). Maintain accurate, timely documentation in the electronic medical record (EMR). Participate in quality improvement initiatives, continuing education, and compliance with regulatory requirements. Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and support staff to provide seamless, team-based care. Attend and support labor and delivery in a hospital or birth center setting as credentialed.
Minimum Qualification Standards:
Master's degree in nursing with completion of an accredited Nurse Midwifery program. Current New York State RN and CNM licensure. National certification through the American Midwifery Certification Board (AMCB). Current DEA license (or eligibility). BLS/CPR certification required; NRP preferred. Minimum of 1-2 years' midwifery or women's health experience preferred. Strong communication, clinical judgment, and interpersonal skills.
Work Environment:
Outpatient clinical care, hospital-based labor and delivery, and postpartum follow-up. May involve on-call rotations, nights, weekends, and holidays. Travel between practice locations may be required.
Physical Requirements:
Prolonged standing/walking during patient care and deliveries. Ability to assist laboring patients physically and provide emergency interventions when necessary. Associates for Women's Medicine is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.
Job Type:
Full-time Pay:
$115,000.00 - $130,000.00 per year
Benefits:
401(k) Dental insurance Flexible spending account Health insurance Health savings account Life insurance Paid time off Retirement plan
