Certified Nurse Midwife

About the Role

Susquehanna OB/GYN and Nurse Midwifery is seeking a Certified Nurse Midwife with solid GYN experience and comprehensive antepartum, intrapartum, and postpartum experience, including care for patients with varying medical conditions such as diabetes and hypertension. The ideal candidate will have at least one year of experience as a practicing midwife. Our practice is the preferred provider of maternity care in the region, with offices in Havre de Grace and Bel Air, delivering exclusively at Upper Chesapeake Medical Center (UCMC) in Bel Air. UCMC maintains a level II nursery with in-house anesthesia, pediatric, and obstetrical backup.

Responsibilities

• Provide full-scope nurse-midwifery services, including antepartum, intrapartum, postpartum care, well-woman care, and family planning according to established protocols and in collaboration with physicians.
• Maintain productivity to reach the mandated annual level of client encounters.
• Participate in and lead interdisciplinary teams, contributing to the development of annual healthcare action plans.
• Perform history and physical exams on new and returning clients.
• Manage acute and chronic illnesses in collaboration with physicians according to established protocols.
• Refer patients to follow-up healthcare providers or community agencies as necessary.
• Order and interpret diagnostic tests, such as ultrasounds and blood tests.
• Provide emotional support and guidance during labor and pregnancy.
• Monitor maternal and fetal vital signs, identifying high-risk pregnancies.
• Monitor and administer medication, injections, and intravenous infusions during labor.
• Provide postpartum care to mothers and newborns.
• Help parents cope with miscarriage, termination, stillbirth, and neonatal death.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date medical records for all patients.
• Maintain active hospital delivery privileges as requested.

Qualifications

• Active license as a Registered Nurse and Certified Nurse Midwife.
• Certification by the American Midwifery Certification Board.
• Active DEA and NPI numbers.
• Authorized to work and practice in the United States.
• Ability to work flexible hours, including both office and hospital settings.
• Previous experience in OB/GYN practices and as a Certified Nurse Midwife preferred.
• CPR Certification and NRP certification are preferred.

About Susquehanna OB/GYN and Nurse Midwifery

Susquehanna OB/GYN is particularly proud of its Nurse Midwifery program, one of the most established in the State of Maryland. We deliver more babies and offer more birth options than any other practice in the region. Through our experienced physicians and nurse midwives, Susquehanna OB/GYN offers a family-centered approach to the birth process. Every woman and pregnancy is unique, and we provide exceptional care for each patient, with a focus on education and counseling.

Harford County, Maryland, offers an attractive environment to live and work, with good schools, affordable housing, and cultural/recreational opportunities. It provides easy access to major metropolises as well as the Chesapeake Bay, making our community a well-kept secret on the East Coast.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation.
• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance.
• Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Savings Account (FSA) options.
• 401k Retirement Plan.
• Life and Disability Insurance.
• Paid holidays and PTO.
• $5,000 bonus available.

Pay

Compensation range: $110,000–$155,000 per year.