Nurse Midwife - Per diem - St. Joseph?s Health

St. Joseph’s Healthcare System is recognized for the expertise and compassion of its highly skilled and responsive staff. The combined efforts of the organization’s outstanding physicians, superb nurses, and dedicated clinical and professional staff have made us one of the most highly respected healthcare organizations in the state, the largest employer in Passaic County, and one of the nation’s “100 Best Places to Work in Health Care”.

 Job Overview

Responsible for providing prenatal, intrapartal, and postpartum care, as well as well-woman gynecological care. Has full responsibility for management of medically and obstetrically uncomplicated patients, and provides collaborative care for patients with certain complications.

Work requires the knowledge of theories, principles, and concepts normally acquired through completion of a Bachelor's degree in Nursing or closely related field, Masters Degree preferred, and completion of ACNM approved Nurse-Midwifery educational program. Certification required as a Certified Nurse Midwife and Licensure required as a Registered Nurse and Certified Nurse Midwife by the State of NJ with prescriptive privileges. Analytical ability; ability to resolve highly complex problems requiring the application of scientific/technical principles, theories, and concepts, and in-depth, experienced based knowledge. Performance of OB Ultrasound requires completion of establishes didactic and clinical preparation.