
Certified Nurse Midwife in Pennington, NJ
Job Description
Pay Range:
$55.62 - $85.10
Scheduled Weekly Hours:
40
Position Overview
Responsibilities
• Evaluates need for and ordering laboratory and diagnostic tests. Reviews and accurately
records laboratory results in prenatal record. Reviews and interprets laboratory results
with client. Refers abnormal results to case manager for follow-up.
• Assesses need for referral to other healthcare providers.
• Educates patients and their families and encourages participation in healthcare related decisions.
• Participates in constant labor and delivery coverage for caseload. Exercises discretion and judgment when evaluating and determining disposition of clients in triage area appropriately.
• Collaborates, consults, and refers with physicians in accordance with practice guidelines and nurse-midwifery regulations. Acts as stand-by for unattended private deliveries when physician is unavailable. Acts as Cesarean section first assist for clients and private physicians as needed.
• Completes post-partum rounds and discharges in a timely fashion. Completes billing slip at time of discharge.
• Participates in multi-disciplinary conference. Attends at least 50% of Obstetrics Department meetings annually. Maintains contact with professional organizations.
• Participates in performance improvement activities.
• Participates in continuing education activities and obtains CEUs necessary to maintain state licensure and prescriptive authority.
• Supervises Nurse-Mid-wifery students and family practice residents during their clinical rotation at CH.
• Adapts to changing demands of workplace and assumes a leadership role in supporting co-workers adaptation to change.
This position is eligible for the following benefits:
• Medical Plan
• Prescription drug coverage & In-House Employee Pharmacy
• Dental Plan
• Vision Plan
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
- Healthcare FSA
- Dependent Care FSA
• Retirement Savings and Investment Plan
• Basic Group Term Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance
• Supplemental Group Term Life & Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance
• Disability Benefits – Long Term Disability (LTD)
• Disability Benefits – Short Term Disability (STD)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Commuter Transit
• Commuter Parking
• Supplemental Life Insurance
- Voluntary Life Spouse
- Voluntary Life Employee
- Voluntary Life Child
• Voluntary Legal Services
• Voluntary Accident, Critical Illness and Hospital Indemnity Insurance
• Voluntary Identity Theft Insurance
• Voluntary Pet Insurance
• Paid Time-Off Program
The pay range listed is a good faith determination of potential base compensation that may be offered to a successful applicant for this position at the time of this job advertisement and may be modified in the future. When determining base salary and/or rate, several factors may be considered including, but not limited to location, years of relevant experience, education, credentials, negotiated contracts, budget, market data, and internal equity. Bonus and/or incentive eligibility are determined by role and level.
The salary applies specifically to the position being advertised and does not include potential bonuses, incentive compensation, differential pay or other forms of compensation, compensation allowance, or benefits health or welfare. Actual total compensation may vary based on factors such as experience, skills, qualifications, and other relevant criteria.
• Graduate of an accredited midwifery program with Certificate of nurse-midwifery.
• Successful completion of integration experience in an accredited midwifery program.
• American Heart Association BLS
• NJ Nurse Midwife
• Frequent physical demands include: Standing , Walking , Push/Pull , Twisting , Bending , Reaching forward , Wrist position deviation
• Occasional physical demands include: Sitting , Climbing (e.g., stairs or ladders) , Carry objects , Reaching overhead , Squat/kneel/crawl , Pinching/fine motor activities , Keyboard use/repetitive motion , Taste or Smell
• Continuous physical demands include: Talk or Hear
• Lifting Floor to Waist 15 lbs. Lifting Waist Level and Above 10 lbs.
Job Details
Medical Speciality
Ob/Gyn
Employment Type
Full-time
Required License
CNM (Community Nurse Manager)
Work Setting
HospitalClinic
About Capital Health
Capital Health is a leading integrated healthcare system in central New Jersey offering a network of hospitals specializing in oncology and orthopedics. Committed to providing progressive and quality patient care, Capital Health boasts exceptional physicians, nurses, and staff supported by advanced technology. Accredited by The Joint Commission and recognized as a three-time Magnet-designated health system for nursing excellence, Capital Health comprises two hospitals, an outpatient facility in Hamilton, and various primary and specialty care practices across the region. With a focus on continuous growth and improvement, Capital Health is dedicated to serving the community with top-notch medical services and care.