What you'll do:

• Provides routine gynecological and obstetrical care for women. Performs annual physicals, health maintenance screenings and orders immunizations. Performs prenatal and postnatal check-ups.
• Orders and interprets diagnostic studies and lab work for OB/GYN patients. Differentiates normal from abnormal findings through the physical exam as well as the review of baseline histories and systems. Orders and interprets lab work and other diagnostic studies for GYN patients. Develops and implements a plan of care that may include prescribing medications and/or other treatments.
• Provides complete pre-natal care including abdominal and pelvic exams. Educates women and families about natural family planning, childbirth options, nutrition, and other issues related to pregnancy and childbirth
• The midwife provides obstetrical management and attends deliveries of hospital-patients presenting at or over 35 completed weeks of pregnancy.
• Collaborates with the on-call MD regularly and/or as needed. May refer patient to MD or subspecialty physicians if patient needs are found to be more complex than the midwife is licensed to treat
• Prescribes medications, treatments or procedures as needed and within the scope of hospital privileges.
• Provides care for patients with moderately complex pregnancy-related or gynecological problems. Diagnoses and determines course of treatment for such problems.
• May perform designated office procedures such as NSTs, AFl's, endometrial biopsies, Bartholin Word Catheters, skin biopsies and colposcopies with appropriate training and certifications.

What you'll bring:

Current registration in the State of NH as a Registered Nurse.

Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required and authorization to practice in the expanded role.

Possession and maintenance of DEA license.

Two years of experience with strong preference for experience as a Nurse Midwife within an OB/GYN setting.

Must maintain hospital privileges

Certifications per unit requirements: Refer to Education, Credentialing and Certification Policy

Possession and maintenance of a current license to practice as a professional nurse in NH

Who we are:
Catholic Medical Center ("CMC") is a nonprofit, regional health system committed to delivering the highest quality and most advanced healthcare to patients across New Hampshire. CMC is the home of the nationally-renowned New England Heart & Vascular Institute, rated among the top cardiovascular programs in the country.
We are driven by our mission to offer health, healing, and hope to every individual who seeks our care, and we live by our values of Respect, Integrity, Compassion, and Commitment.
CMC is proud to be named to the Forbes list of America's Best-in-State Employers for two consecutive years. This prestigious award is presented by Forbes and Statista, Inc., and is based on 2.1 million employer recommendations from employees working for companies with more than 500 employees in the United States.
With our award-winning clinical programs, primary care network and dedication to community, CMC is fostering a healthier New Hampshire, every day.
Catholic Medical Center is an equal opportunity employer and we embrace diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, national origin, mental or physical disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.