Certified Nurse Midwife, Inpatient, Newark, DE

Job Details

ChristianaCare Health System is currently seeking a Certified Nurse Midwife to work full-time inpatient in a Day/Evening/Night position on the Newark Campus.


The Certified Nurse Midwife will provide care to low risk women seeking obstetrical care primarily on labor and delivery as well as a supporting role in OBGYN Triage. You will be responsible for the management of the low-risk woman and fetus with consultation/collaborative care as appropriate. This position works closely with our OB/GYN physicians and ancillary staff in the hospital and OBGYN Triage. ChristianaCare provides a range of medical services for women at all stages of life, focusing on both physical and emotional wellbeing of our patients.

The Certified Nurse Midwife will provide care to adolescent and adult women seeking OB/GYN services within the scope of their education, training and credentialing, evaluate, diagnose and treat obstetrical and GYN patients. The provider will perform deliveries, assist physicians/training physicians with deliveries and managing the care of women during labor and delivery within established protocols, guidelines, and procedures.

Requirements: Graduate of an approved school of nursing and maintenance of state licensure as a Registered Nurse. At least two years of experience working as a Certified Nurse Midwife. Completion of a Certified Nurse Midwife degree (CNM). National certification by either of the following certifying agencies: The American Nurse Credentialing Center (ANCC) or The American College of Certified Nurse Midwives. State Licensure as a CNM.

Why ChristianaCare?

• At ChristianaCare, Women's Health brings together a full range of integrated, high-quality health services in one place to help women get the care they need at every stage of their life. Join an Obstetrics & Gynecology practice where you will develop a personalized treatment plan for each patient and offer a range of care for women at all stages of their life using the best practices and technology available.
• President/CEO Dr. Janice Nevin named among 50 Most Influential Clinical Executives in 2023 By Modern Healthcare
• Named among Forbes Best Employer for Diversity & Inclusion in The U.S. For 2023

Compensation and Benefits

• Competitive Base Salary plus Annual Quality Incentive Bonus
• Generous CME Paid Time and Allowance
• Six weeks of Paid Time Off
• 12 weeks Paid Protected Parental Leave
• Opportunities for Career Growth

• 403(b) and Defined Contribution Plan Retirement Options with Employer Match

Position Qualifications

• Completion of a CNM program and board certification as a CNM.
• License or license eligible as a CNM in the State of Delaware and Maryland
• Minimum of two years' experience, required.
• Prescriptive Authority, DEA registration, BLS Required

About ChristianaCare

Headquartered in Wilmington, Delaware, ChristianaCare is one of the country's most dynamic health care organizations! ChristianaCare includes an extensive network of primary care and outpatient services, home health care, urgent care centers, three hospitals (1,336 beds), a freestanding emergency department, a Level I trauma center and a Level III neonatal intensive care unit, a comprehensive stroke center and regional centers of excellence in heart and vascular care, cancer care and women's health.

ChristianaCare is rated by Forbes as the 2nd best health system for diversity and inclusion, and the 29th best health system to work for in the United States, and by IDG Computerworld as one of the nation's Best Places to Work in IT. ChristianaCare is rated by Healthgrades as one of America's 50 Best Hospitals and continually ranked among the nation's best by U.S. News & World Report, Newsweek, and other national quality ratings.

Living in and around Delaware offers varied and affordable housing options in DE, PA, MD, or NJ. Connected by Amtrak and I-95 this region is a hub for excellent restaurants, entertainment and sporting venues, cultural events and some of the nation's best colleges and universities. Our location puts you within 1-3 hours of four international airports, major cities including Philadelphia, New York City and Washington, D.C., popular beach towns in MD, DE and NJ and popular ski resorts in PA and NY.

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Annual Compensation Range $121,980.00 - $151,988.00

This pay rate/range represents ChristianaCare's good faith and reasonable estimate of compensation at the time of posting. The actual salary within this range offered to a successful candidate will depend on individual factors including without limitation skills, relevant experience, and qualifications as they relate to specific job requirements.

Christiana Care Health System is an equal opportunity employer, firmly committed to prohibiting discrimination, whose staff is reflective of its community, and considers qualified applicants for open positions without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity or expression, age, veteran status, disability, pregnancy, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.

Post End Date
Aug 28, 2026

EEO Posting Statement

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