Nurse Practitioner / Midwife

Women's Health Nurse Practitioner / Certified Nurse Midwife (CNM)

Lakeview Hospital | LCMC Health

Full-Time | Covington, Louisiana

At Lakeview Hospital, a premier healthcare destination on the Northshore and part of LCMC Health, we're seeking a compassionate and experienced Women's Health Nurse Practitioner (WHNP) or Certified Nurse Midwife (CNM) to join our growing women's services team.

For generations, families throughout St. Tammany Parish and beyond have trusted Lakeview Hospital for exceptional care. Today, our Women's Services program continues that tradition by providing personalized, patient-centered care supported by advanced technology, collaborative physician partnerships, and a commitment to delivering an outstanding experience for women throughout every stage of life.

Whether you're supporting women through pregnancy and postpartum care, providing comprehensive gynecologic services, or promoting lifelong wellness, you'll have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact while practicing in a collaborative environment dedicated to high-quality care and clinical excellence.

Why Lakeview Hospital?

• Join a respected and growing women's health program serving the Northshore community
• Practice alongside experienced OB/GYN physicians, advanced practice providers, and dedicated nursing professionals
• Build lasting relationships with patients while providing continuity of care across all stages of life
• Enjoy a collaborative, supportive practice environment focused on quality outcomes and patient satisfaction
• Benefit from the resources and stability of LCMC Health, one of Louisiana's leading healthcare systems
• Live and work in Covington, offering the charm of the Northshore with convenient access to New Orleans

Position Summary

The Women's Health Nurse Practitioner or Certified Nurse Midwife provides advanced practice care under approved protocols and within the scope authorized by the Louisiana State Board of Nursing and applicable certifying organizations.

This provider delivers comprehensive women's healthcare services, including preventive care, gynecologic care, prenatal and postpartum care, patient education, health promotion, and disease prevention. The CNM may additionally provide antepartum, intrapartum, delivery, postpartum, and newborn care consistent with scope and certification.

Essential Responsibilities

Patient Care & Clinical Practice

• Conduct comprehensive patient assessments, including physical examinations and medical histories
• Diagnose, treat, and manage acute and chronic women's health conditions
• Develop and implement individualized plans of care
• Provide preventive, gynecologic, reproductive, and wellness services
• Order, interpret, and evaluate diagnostic testing
• Prescribe medications and treatment plans in accordance with regulatory guidelines
• For CNMs, provide prenatal, labor and delivery, postpartum, and newborn care within scope of practice
• Perform procedures appropriate to training, certification, and demonstrated competency

Collaboration & Care Coordination

• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and interdisciplinary team members to ensure high-quality patient care
• Consult and refer patients appropriately when additional expertise is required
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives and evidence-based practice activities
• Serve as a clinical resource for patients, families, and staff

Patient Education & Advocacy

• Educate patients and families regarding diagnoses, treatment plans, and wellness strategies
• Promote preventive care, healthy lifestyles, and informed decision-making
• Advocate for patient needs and coordinate care across settings
• Foster meaningful patient-provider relationships built on trust and communication

Documentation & Compliance

• Maintain complete, timely, and accurate medical records
• Comply with organizational policies, regulatory requirements, and professional practice standards
• Participate in ongoing professional development and continuing education

Qualifications

Education

Nurse Practitioner

• Master's or Doctoral degree in Nursing from an accredited Nurse Practitioner program

Certified Nurse Midwife

• Successful completion of an accredited Nurse Midwifery Program

Experience

• Minimum of two (2) years of experience in women's health, OB/GYN, or related advanced practice role preferred

Licenses & Certifications

Required:

• Current Louisiana APRN License or eligible.
• Current prescriptive authority and DEA registration (or eligibility)
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association

For Nurse Practitioners:

• National certification as a Women's Health Nurse Practitioner (WHNP) or Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) with Women's Health experience

For Certified Nurse Midwives:

• Certified Nurse Midwife (CNM) certification through the American Midwifery Certification Board or eligible

Preferred:

• Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP)
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), if applicable

About Lakeview Hospital

Located in beautiful Covington, Louisiana, Lakeview Hospital combines advanced medical capabilities with the personalized care and community spirit of the Northshore. As part of LCMC Health, Lakeview provides patients access to a comprehensive network of hospitals, physicians, and specialists committed to keeping Louisiana healthy.

Join us in delivering exceptional women's healthcare and making a lasting difference in the lives of our patients and families.

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LCMC Health is a community.

Our people make health happen. While our NOLA roots run deep, our branches are the vessels that carry our mission of bringing the best possible care to every person and parish in Louisiana and beyond and put a little more heart and soul into healthcare along the way. Celebrating authenticity, originality, equity, inclusion and a little "come on in" attitude is the foundation of LCMC Health's culture of everyday extraordinary

Your extras

• Deliver healthcare with heart.
• Give people a reason to smile.
• Put a little love in your work.
• Be honest and real, but with compassion.
• Bring some lagniappe into everything you do.
• Forget one-size-fits-all, think one-of-a-kind care.
• See opportunities, not problems it's all about perspective.
• Cheerlead ideas, differences, and each other.
• Love what makes you, you - because we do

You are welcome here.

LCMC Health is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

The above job summary is intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed by people assigned to this work. This is not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities. LCMC Health reserves the right to amend and change responsibilities to meet organizational needs as necessary.

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