Seeking a Certified Nurse-Midwife (CNM) to join our OB/GYN practice in Marion and Carbondale, Illinois. Our Marion office has 10 exam rooms, 2 ultrasound rooms, 1 procedure room, and 1 NST room. Our Carbondale office has 12 exam rooms, 1 ultrasound room, 1 procedure room, and 1 NST room. Our midwifery program offers a Centering Group Prenatal Care program to ensure best possible outcomes for our mothers and babies.
This position entails competitive compensation and excellent work-life balance with only day-call duties, and no weekend/overnight commitments.
Job Responsibilities:
- Provide full scope nurse-midwifery services including antepartum, intrapartum and postpartum care, as well as well woman care and family planning according to established protocols and per agreement with the collaborating physician.
- Maintain a productivity level necessary to reach the mandated annual level of client encounters.
- Participate/lead appropriate interdisciplinary teams. Contribute toward development of annual action plan health care plan as appropriate.
- Perform history and physical exams on new and returning clients.
- Manage acute and chronic illness’ according to established protocols in collaboration with physicians.
- Refer patients to follow-up health care providers or community agencies as necessary.
- Order and interpret diagnostic tests, such as ultrasounds and blood tests.
- Provide emotional support and guidance during labor and pregnancy.
- Monitor maternal and fetal vital signs as well as identifying high-risk pregnancies.
- Monitor and administer medication, injections, and intravenous infusions during labor.
- Provide postpartum care to both mothers and newborns.
- Help parents to cope with miscarriage, termination, stillbirth and neonatal death.
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date medical records for all patients.
- Maintain active hospital delivery privileges as requested.
Qualifications:
- Master's degree or higher education in nursing with a specialization in midwifery.
- Active license as a Registered Nurse (RN).
- Certification as a Nurse Midwife (CNM) by the American Midwifery Certification Board (AMCB).
- Preferred Illinois license, DEA, and CDS
- 2+ years of experience working as a Nurse Midwife or as a Labor and Delivery Nurse preferred.
Benefits & Compensation:
- Competitive Compensation
- Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Savings Account (FSA) Option
- 401k Retirement Plan
- Life and Disability Insurances
- Paid holidays/PTO
- Range: $115,000 - $148,500/year
Please note compensation is based on years of experience.
The Community:
Located in scenic Southern Illinois, Carbondale offers the energy of a university town with a relaxed pace of life. Home to Southern Illinois University, the community features diverse dining, live music, theater, cultural events, and collegiate athletics. Nearby Shawnee National Forest, scenic lakes, and the Shawnee Hills Wine Trail provide opportunities for hiking, boating, fishing, and weekend exploring. Carbondale combines access to regional shopping and entertainment with the natural beauty of the surrounding countryside.
