Seeking a Certified Nurse-Midwife (CNM) to join OB/GYN practice in Marion and Carbondale, Illinois. The 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 Southern Illinois at the crossroads of Interstates 57 and 64, Mount Vernon offers a welcoming community with convenient access to shopping, dining, and recreation. Residents enjoy local festivals, live entertainment, and the Cedarhurst Center for the Arts, featuring galleries and an outdoor sculpture park. Nearby Rend Lake provides opportunities for boating, fishing, hiking, camping, and golf, while local parks and the Aquatic Zoo water park offer activities for all ages. Mount Vernon combines a relaxed pace of life with cultural attractions and outdoor adventures close to home.
