Certified Nurse Midwife (CNM)

Care First OB/GYN, a well-established group providing quality women’s health care in the Central New Jersey area since 2006, is seeking a full-time, full-scope Certified Nurse Midwife (CNM). This is a superb opportunity to join a supportive collaborative group with an established patient following.

Quick-Glance:

• 3 New Jersey Office Locations: North Brunswick, Plainsboro & Edison
• 80/20 OB/GYN
• In-Office Procedures: Colposcopy, PAP Test, IUD, Ultrasound, Genetic Counseling, Sonohysterogram, Endometrial biopsy, Vulvar Biopsy

Hospital Affiliation:

Saint Peter’s Healthcare System, New Brunswick NJ (100%)

CNM Position Summary:

The Certified Nurse Midwife (CNM) is responsible for the assessment of selected patients in the designated service. The CNM performs physical examinations, confers with patients in person and by phone/electronically, and works hand in hand with other providers in a synergistic and cooperative manner. As a midwife in the care center, their job duties include but are not limited to:

• Practices under the standard procedure established for the CNM role consistent with Company policy and in accordance with all legal requirements.
• Conducts age - appropriate assessments of patients, including history taking and physical examination consistent with department protocol.
• Performs assessment/data collection in an on-going systematic manner, focusing on physiologic, psychosocial. cultural, spiritual and cognitive status, patient/family education, family involvement, and patient advocacy.
• Consults with supervising physician or other clinicians as dictated by patient need and assessment findings.
• Participates with physicians and other clinicians in the department to assure effective patient care consistent with quality indicators for patients cared for in the designated service.
• Reviews medical record for follow up or ordering of diagnostic studies under established protocols.
• Establishes effective working relationships with members of the health care team, patients, and families.
• Demonstrates knowledge of and applies safety principles as identified by the practice.
• Performs efficiently in emergency situations following established protocols, remaining calm, informing appropriate persons, and documenting events.
• Demonstrates knowledge of legal issues, including patient confidentiality and risk management in all aspects of patient care and unit functioning.
• Demonstrates a service philosophy in all interactions with patients, families, and all members of the health care team.
• Demonstrates proficiency in the use of computers and telecommunication modalities to document, track and convey information.
• On-call requirements.

Qualifications:

• Active, unrestricted New Jersey CNM medical license, CDS, & DEA or ability to obtain.
• Minimum 1 year full-scope Midwifery experience required.
• eClinicalWorks experience helpful but not required.
• Eligible to participate in state programs including but not limited to Medicare and Medicaid.

Full-Time Benefits Summary:

• Axia Colleagues who successfully refer a hired physician can receive a bonus of up to $10,000.
• Employer-paid Medical Malpractice Insurance!
• Full-time benefit eligibility beginning the first of the month after hire.
• Choice of multiple medical insurance plans to best meet your needs as low as $8 per pay.
• 401(k) matching!
• Generous PTO, including time off for CME!
• Reimbursement allowance for approved business expenses.
• Employer-paid life insurance, short-term and long-term disability.
• Free counseling for colleagues and family members, including parents and parents-in-law.
• Additional insurance options including dental, vision, supplemental life insurance, FSA, HSA, identity theft, long term care, pet insurance and more!

Care First OB/GYN, with locations in North Brunswick, Plainsboro, and Edison, New Jersey, has been a leading provider for compassionate, comprehensive health care for the women of New Jersey for more than ten years. Our all-female team of Obstetricians, Gynecologists, and Nurse Practitioners are dedicated to bonding with each patient, and to providing an informed and educational approach to care to build a partnership of trust that lasts through a lifetime of care.

At Care First OB/GYN, personalized care is our first priority. We are proud to serve a multi-lingual population with services available in English, Hindi, Telugu, Urdu, Punjabi, Tamil, Marathi, and Gujarati.  

Edison is strategically located in central New Jersey, making it convenient to access major cities like New York City and Philadelphia. It's also close to major highways like the New Jersey Turnpike and the Garden State Parkway. This makes it convenient for commuters while still offering a suburban or semi-urban lifestyle.

Middlesex County is known for its diverse population, representing various ethnicities, cultures, and backgrounds. The county is home to several reputable educational institutions, including Rutgers University, one of the nation's top public research universities.