Obstetrics and Gynecology (OB-GYN) Certified Nurse Midwife

Career At Lehigh Valley Health Network

Imagine a career at one of the nation's most advanced health networks.

Be part of an exceptional health care experience. Join the inspired, passionate team at Lehigh Valley Health Network, a nationally recognized, forward-thinking organization offering plenty of opportunity to do great work.

LVHN has been ranked among the "Best Hospitals" by U.S. News & World Report for 23 consecutive years. We're a Magnet(tm) Hospital, having been honored five times with the American Nurses Credentialing Center's prestigious distinction for nursing excellence and quality patient outcomes in our Lehigh Valley region. Finally, Lehigh Valley Hospital - Cedar Crest, Lehigh Valley Hospital - Muhlenberg, Lehigh Valley Hospital- Hazleton, and Lehigh Valley Hospital - Pocono each received an 'A' grade on the Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group in 2020, the highest grade in patient safety. These recognitions highlight LVHN's commitment to teamwork, compassion, and technology with an unrelenting focus on delivering the best health care possible every day.

Whether you're considering your next career move or your first, you should consider Lehigh Valley Health Network.

Position Overview

At LVHN, you can make a difference. For nearly 100 years LVHN has operated independent residency programs in the Lehigh Valley area with a goal to provide the next generation with skills to be leaders, clinicians, and academicians. We offer an Obstetrics and Gynecology Residency Program and recently established a new Maternal Fetal Medicine Fellowship. We are a regional clinical campus of the University of South Florida Health Morsani College of Medicine and an accredited member of the nation's Council of Teaching Hospitals and Health Systems. Whether you strive to educate other clinicians or focus your career elsewhere, there's endless opportunity with LVHN.

Full Time Certified Nurse Midwife opportunity located in Pottsville, PA

Time spent at the outpatient practice & at the nearby Lehigh Valley Hospital-Schuylkill campus

OB/GYN team consists of 2 midwives, 2 APCs, and 5 physicians and works alongside the Family Medicine department

Schedule includes 1 office day a week, 24 hour shifts a week (7a-7a)

Call component: one full day and another 24 hour shift for coverage, multiple call rooms available at hospital

Level I NICU (newborn nursery)

In an obstetrics and gynecology career with LVHN, you will experience:

Over 30 service sites for obstetrics and gynecology in 11 counties serving women's preventive, gynecologic and obstetrics needs.

Five Family Birth and Newborn Centers throughout the region provide maternity care.

Additional locations provide gynecologic surgical care for women using traditional and advanced minimally invasive techniques.

Multiple locations give physicians and APCs the option to choose the setting in which they practice.

Intimate and familiar patient settings or busy bustling practices

Community-based programs or academic tertiary referral hospitals

Collaborate with a team of physicians, nurse practitioners, physician assistants and nurse midwives dedicated to providing exceptional care.

Ability to teach and train students and residents at some locations.

Benefits

As a nationally certified Great Place to Work, we acknowledge the dedication of our colleagues and offer a generous Total Rewards package that makes LVHN an even better place to work and grow your career. Explore our benefits.

Malpractice Insurance with Tail Coverage

CME Time and Allowance

Relocation (if applicable)

Qualifications

Current license to practice in the state of Pennsylvania

Graduate from accredited educational Nurse Midwifery program

CNM Experience of 2 years preferred

L&D nursing experience

Excellent communication skills

Positive, caring, and professional