Job Description
Certified Nurse Midwife (CNM) opening in VermontFull timeKillington/Rutland, VTPosition Highlights Join a thriving, hospital-owned OB/GYN practice as a full-scope Certified Nurse Midwife. Become an integral member of a collaborative women's health team consisting of four OB/GYN physicians and a Women's Health Nurse Practitioner. Provide comprehensive, evidence-based midwifery care across the reproductive lifespan, with an emphasis on supporting normal physiologic pregnancy and birth. Combination of outpatient women's health, obstetric care, labor and delivery, and gynecologic services. Outpatient practice is conveniently located adjacent to the hospital campus, with dedicated office space on the same floor as Labor & Delivery for use while on call. Supported by highly autonomous nursing staff, respiratory therapists, pediatricians, and other hospital-based resources. Approximately 300 deliveries annually, providing a manageable volume and personalized approach to maternity care. Highly collaborative environment where provider autonomy and work-life balance are valued.Schedule & Call Provide first-call coverage for obstetric and gynecologic patients. Call typically consists of a 24-hour shift approximately one day per week. Approximately one weekend of call per month. Participate in both outpatient clinical care and hospital-based Labor & Delivery coverage. Collaborative physician support available for higher-risk pregnancies, surgical care, and complex cases.Clinical Responsibilities Provide comprehensive prenatal, intrapartum, postpartum, and routine gynecologic care. Manage normal pregnancies and deliveries while identifying patients requiring physician consultation or higher-acuity care. Perform comprehensive histories, physical examinations, assessments, and individualized treatment plans. Provide preventive women's healthcare, reproductive counseling, contraception management, and patient education. Manage labor and delivery and provide postpartum care for mothers and newborns. Perform gynecologic procedures within training and scope of practice, including IUD and Nexplanon placement, incision and drainage, and colposcopy when qualified. Participate as a first assist during Cesarean sections when appropriate. Order and interpret laboratory studies, imaging, and other diagnostic testing. Experience with ultrasound assessment and interpretation is preferred. Collaborate closely with OB/GYN physicians, nursing staff, pediatricians, and other members of the multidisciplinary care team. Participate in quality improvement and patient safety initiatives.Qualifications Current or eligible Vermont RN and CNM licensure. Certification through the American Midwifery Certification Board (AMCB). DEA registration or ability to obtain upon hire. Current BLS certification through the American Heart Association. Current NRP certification. Two years of CNM experience preferred. Experience in both outpatient and hospital-based women's healthcare preferred. Experience with gynecologic procedures, ultrasound interpretation, and first assisting during C-sections is beneficial. Strong commitment to compassionate, evidence-based, patient-centered midwifery care.Compensation & Benefits Competitive salary. Sign-on bonus. Relocation assistance. Educational loan assistance. Annual CME funding. Malpractice insurance provided. Comprehensive health, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance. 403(b) retirement plan with employer match. Generous combined paid time off. College savings account benefits. Comprehensive hospital-employed benefits package.Community Highlights Enjoy four distinct seasons and exceptional access to skiing, hiking, mountain biking, fishing, and other outdoor recreation in Vermont. Family-friendly communities with strong schools and low student-to-teacher ratios. Convenient access to Boston, Montreal, New York City, and the Maine coast. Experience an outstanding quality of life in a scenic New England community where many people choose to vacation.
