Certified Nurse Midwife

Chelmsford, Massachusetts

Certified Nurse Midwife Job Opening in Chelmsford Massachusetts Job#16872827

A group practice in the Merrimack Valley of northern Massachusetts is looking for an experienced Certified Nurse Midwife to care for obstetric patients in both the clinic and the hospital. The midwife will manage uncomplicated pregnancies from prenatal care through labor, delivery, and postpartum follow-up, including newborn care and patient education, while consulting with physicians when concerns arise. The schedule is five days per week with 32 hours of patient care and 8 administrative hours, and call is limited to one weeknight and one weekend each month. The role comes with a competitive compensation package and benefits.

Qualifications

Prior experience as a Certified Nurse Midwife managing prenatal, labor and delivery, and postpartum care (new graduates will not be considered)
Current certification through the American Midwifery Certification Board (AMCB)
Active Massachusetts APRN license with CNM authorization, or eligible to obtain one
Current DEA and Massachusetts controlled substance registration, or eligible to obtain them
Skilled in labor management, IV starts, pudendal block, episiotomy and repair, and newborn resuscitation
Sound clinical judgment to recognize when physician consultation is needed, with strong communication and patient education skills

Location

Lowell sits on the Merrimack River about 30 miles north of Boston, with riverfront trails, a national historical park, and easy weekend trips to the New Hampshire seacoast and mountains. Housing costs are lower than in the Boston area, with choices that range from restored mill lofts to quiet suburban neighborhoods. The region is home to UMass Lowell and well-regarded public schools, along with a strong job market in healthcare, technology, and education, plus commuter rail service into Boston.