Certified Nurse Midwife

Certified Nurse Midwife (CNM)CCPI at Touro Hospital New Orleans, Louisiana Full-TimeCCPI is seeking a compassionate, experienced, and patient-centered Certified Nurse Midwife (CNM) to join our collaborative women's health team at Touro Hospital in New Orleans. This is an exciting opportunity to provide full-scope midwifery care within a respected healthcare environment dedicated to exceptional outcomes for women, newborns, and families.As a Certified Nurse Midwife, you will practice in an advanced nursing role and provide comprehensive care for women throughout their lifespan, including antepartum, intrapartum, postpartum, gynecologic, and primary care services. You will collaborate with physicians and interdisciplinary team members to deliver safe, high-quality, evidence-based care to mothers and newborns.What You'll DoProvide comprehensive nurse-midwifery care to women during pregnancy, labor, birth, and postpartum recovery.Deliver primary and gynecologic healthcare services for women across the lifespan.Assess patients through physical examinations, medical histories, and clinical evaluations.Develop and implement individualized treatment plans and care strategies.Order, interpret, and evaluate diagnostic tests and procedures.Perform approved diagnostic and therapeutic procedures within scope of practice and demonstrated competency.Manage the care of newborns in accordance with established protocols and standards.Collaboration & Care CoordinationPartner with physicians, nurses, and multidisciplinary healthcare professionals to optimize patient outcomes.Serve as a trusted clinical resource and advocate for patients and families.Consult and seek appropriate supervision when needed to ensure safe, effective patient care.Facilitate continuity of care through coordination of services and patient follow-up.Patient Education & AdvocacyEducate patients and families regarding health promotion, disease prevention, pregnancy, childbirth, postpartum care, and overall wellness.Support informed decision-making and patient-centered care.Maintain accurate, timely, and complete medical documentation in accordance with organizational and regulatory standards.QualificationsMinimum 2 years of full-scope midwifery practice.Successful completion of an accredited Nurse Midwifery Program.Certified Nurse Midwife (CNM) certification through the American Midwifery Certification Board (AMCB)Current Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) licensure through the Louisiana State Board of NursingCurrent Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart AssociationNeonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification through the American Academy of PediatricsWhy Join CCPI?At CCPI, you'll join a team that is passionate about delivering exceptional women's healthcare in one of the most vibrant cities in the country. We value collaboration, clinical excellence, and compassionate care, and we are committed to supporting our providers as they make a meaningful impact on the lives of patients and families every day.Touro, at the forefront of medical excellence within LCMC Health's incredible community of care, has been regionally recognized for 165 years as one of New Orleans' most enduring healthcare monuments. It's where babies come from and New Orleanians are cared for. Learn more about Touro and our Leapfrog "Grade A" Hospital Safety distinction.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.