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Certified Nurse Midwife, Women's Health - Sparta, NJ

Atlantic Health System, Summit, NJ, United States


Overview
Atlantic Health is seeking a Certified Nurse Midwife (CNM) to join the interdisciplinary healthcare team at 89 Sparta Ave, Suite 205, Sparta NJ 07871. Our medical team includes board-certified obstetricians, neonatology specialists, anesthesiology specialists, maternal-fetal specialists and pediatricians, supported by highly trained nurses, nurse practitioners and midwives.

The CNM in both ambulatory practice and inpatient settings functions as an integral member of the interdisciplinary healthcare team, providing direct patient care under the supervision of a physician. The CNM conducts patient assessments in outpatient and inpatient settings, participates in diagnosis of health status, develops plans of care, and implements treatment. The CNM participates in OB hospital call and provides obstetrical and gynecological care/procedures as needed. Documentation includes patient medical records and discharge summaries for collaborating and referring physicians. The CNM participates in performance improvement and patient safety initiatives and participates as required in department meetings and special projects per the APN/Physician agreement.

Inpatient Setting (Labor & Delivery unit)

Attends the patient throughout the course of labor, monitors fetal condition, administers medications, and notifies the physician of prolonged labor or complications indicating possible surgical intervention

Evaluates progression of labor

Collaborates with other clinicians on L&D during emergencies; assists with C-sections; places Fetal Scalp Electrode (FSE) and Intrauterine Pressure Catheter (IUPC)

Evaluates Pre-Term Labor (PTL); Rupture of Membrane (ROM); and emergency evaluations for pregnant women over 28 weeks

Post-Partum care: hospital-based postpartum care, triaging, and evaluation of postpartum emergencies such as postpartum hemorrhage (PPH) and postpartum hypertension (PP-HTN)

Ability to take hospital call for OB deliveries and round on patients as needed

Ability to work flexible hours to accommodate office/hospital needs, including evenings if appropriate

Ability to travel to additional offices

Participates in practice on-call duties and hospital weekend/holiday coverage as required

Ambulatory Office-based care

Performing routine gynecological care, testing for and diagnosing various medical conditions

Ordering, performing, interpreting diagnostic tests; prescribing treatments; implementing pharmacological and non-pharmacological interventions within licensure and privileges

Antepartum maternal care: amenorrhea visits, routine prenatal visits and education

Preparing birthing individuals and families for labor and delivery and assisting with the birthing process

Assisting mothers and families through conception, pregnancy, and post-pregnancy care

Counseling and educating patients on contraceptives, reproductive health, and family planning

Complete postpartum care including lactation support

Qualifications
Required:

Masters Degree in Midwifery Program or related field

Current state/regional license to practice as a Registered Professional Nurse and a Nurse Midwife

About Us
Atlantic Health is a leading non-profit health care system with a commitment to quality care delivered at the right time, at the right place, and at the right cost. We have more than 22,000 team members and a network of facilities and services across New Jersey. Our facilities include:

Atlantic Health Morristown Medical Center, Morristown, NJ

Atlantic Health Overlook Medical Center, Summit, NJ

Atlantic Health Newton Medical Center, Newton, NJ

Atlantic Health Chilton Medical Center, Pompton Plains, NJ

Atlantic Health Hackettstown Medical Center, Hackettstown, NJ

Atlantic Health Goryeb Children's Hospital, Morristown, NJ

Atlantic Health CentraState Healthcare System, Freehold, NJ

Atlantic Medical Group

Atlantic Visiting Nurse

Atlantic Mobile Health

Atlantic Rehabilitation

We have more than 900 community-based healthcare providers affiliated through Atlantic Medical Group. The organization has received multiple awards and recognitions for service excellence, patient safety and workplace quality. Note: In compliance with the NJ Pay Transparency Act, postings include compensation ranges and a summary of benefits. Final compensation and benefit eligibility vary by role and employment status and will be confirmed at offer.

EEO STATEMENT

Atlantic Health, Inc. is an equal employment opportunity employer and federal contractor or subcontractor and abides by applicable laws to protect applicants and employees from discrimination in hiring, promotion, discharge, pay, fringe benefits, job training, classification, referral, and other aspects of employment, on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity and sexual orientation), national origin, citizenship status, disability, age, genetics, or veteran status.

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