Certified Nurse Midwife

GENERAL OVERVIEW:

Provides care to women and their families throughout their lifespan.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Performs procedures within the scope of midwifery practice as defined by the American College of Nurse Midwives and outlined in the practice guidelines. (50%)
• Performs assessments of physical, psychosocial and educational needs. (25%)
• Provides diagnosis and order appropriate treatment and medication. (25%)
• Performs other duties as assigned or required.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Minimum

• Graduate of Nurse Midwife Program accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Midwifery Education (ACME)
• Current State of PA RN licensure OR Current multi-state licensure through the enhanced Nurse Licensure Compact (eNLC).
• Certification from American Midwifery Certification Board (AMCB)
• Current PA Midwifery license with prescriptive authority

Preferred

• 1-3 years’ midwifery experience

Additional Employment Requirements:

• Current PA driver's license
• CPR – American Heart Association
• Act 34 Criminal Background Clearance Certificate
• Act 33 Child Abuse Clearance Certificate
• Act 73 FBI Fingerprinting Criminal Background Clearance Certificate