Midwife - Gentle Beginnings - Centerton

MAJOR FUNCTION:

We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Certified Nurse Midwife (CNM) to provide comprehensive women’s health care, including prenatal, childbirth, and postpartum services, as well as routine gynecological care. The CNM will work collaboratively with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare providers to deliver high-quality, patient-centered care in a supportive environment. The ideal candidate will have a strong commitment to women’s health, patient education, and the empowerment of women throughout all stages of life.

Gentle Beginnings is a midwifery practice that has been serving the South Jersey community for over 30 years. We emphasize the support of physiologic birth in a hospital setting, prioritize education and emotional support of our patients/families, and strive to maintain a balance between the wholistic care midwives are known for and utilization of medical interventions.

This position is an excellent opportunity to join a progressive, team-oriented practice dedicated to improving women’s health outcomes.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education & Experience:

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing and completed master’s or postgraduate certificate from an accredited nurse midwifery program.

Certifications/ Licensure:

• RN licensure in the state of NJ
• Active and unrestricted Nurse Midwife License in NJ
• Certified by the American Midwifery Certification Board (AMCB).
• Basic Life Support (BLS) and Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification.

Knowledge & Skills:

- Provide prenatal care, labor and delivery support, and postpartum care to women with low-risk pregnancies.

- Perform routine gynecological exams, family planning counseling, and contraception management.

- Educate and counsel women on reproductive health, pregnancy, childbirth, and postpartum care.

- Monitor the physical and emotional well-being of mothers during pregnancy and postpartum.

- Work collaboratively with obstetricians and healthcare team members for high-risk pregnancies or complications.

- Support and promote natural childbirth practices when appropriate, while being prepared for medical interventions when necessary.

- Administer medications, including pain management during labor, as per protocols.

- Maintain thorough documentation of patient visits, medical histories, and treatment plans.

- Provide compassionate care and emotional support to women and their families throughout pregnancy, childbirth, and postpartum.

- Stay updated on current practices, evidence-based care, and developments in midwifery and women’s health

Equipment Operated:

• Standard office equipment including computers, EMR, fax machines, copiers, printers, telephones, etc.

Work Environment:

Mental/Physical Requirements:

• Mental capacity to perform responsibilities.
• Able to walk briskly, stand and lean over.

Able to lift moderate weight.

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At Inspira Health, you’ll join with the area’s most dedicated and distinguished team to bring quality and compassionate care to our communities. We focus on clinical excellence, providing evidence-based care to help each patient achieve the best possible outcome. The scope and depth of our network can open many doors for your learning and career growth.

Our charitable nonprofit health care organization serves communities across southern New Jersey. The network, which traces its roots to 1899, comprises three hospitals, a comprehensive cancer center, sleep medicine, cardiac testing, digestive health and wound care, urgent care, imaging and rehabilitation, and primary and specialty physician practices in Gloucester, Cumberland, Salem and Camden counties.

Inspira is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, affectional or sexual orientation, familial status, disability, liability for service in the Armed Forces of the United States, nationality, sex, gender identity or expression.