A New Jersey health services network is currently seeking a Certified Nurse Midwife for a promising opportunity with their growing staff.
Responsibilities
The Certified Nurse Midwife will:
- Provide comprehensive prenatal care, including regular check-ups, monitoring the health of both the mother and the developing fetus, conducting ultrasounds, and performing necessary prenatal tests
- Assist and support women during labor and childbirth
- Provide care by monitoring the mother's recovery, assessing the newborn's health, and addressing any postpartum concerns
- Offer routine gynecological care, including annual exams, Pap smears, screenings for sexually transmitted infections (STIs), and contraceptive counseling
- Provide education and counseling on family planning methods, birth control options, and fertility awareness
- Offer care and support to women during the menopausal transition, addressing symptoms such as hot flashes, mood changes, and hormonal fluctuations
- Provide emotional support and counseling throughout the prenatal, childbirth, and postpartum periods
- Perform other duties, as needed
Qualifications
- 2+ years of relevant work experience
- Associate's and/or Bachelor's Degree
- NJS Certified Nurse Midwife
- Previous experience in an OBGYN and/or Women's Health role/setting
- Solid assessment, clinical, and documentation skills
- Patient oriented
- Great interpersonal skills
- Excellent communication skills (written and verbal)
- Strong attention to detail
- Highly organized
