At Virtua Health, we exist for one reason – to better serve you. That means being here for you in all the moments that matter, striving each day to connect you to the care you need. Whether that's wellness and prevention, experienced specialists, life-changing care, or something in-between – we are your partner in health devoted to building a healthier community. 
 
If you live or work in South Jersey, exceptional care is all around. Our medical and surgical experts are among the best in the country. We assembled more than 14,000 colleagues, including over 2,850 skilled and compassionate doctors, physician assistants, and nurse practitioners equipped with the latest technologies, treatments, and techniques to provide exceptional care close to home. A Magnet-recognized health system ranked by U.S. News and World Report, we've received multiple awards for quality, safety, and outstanding work environment.

In addition to five hospitals, seven emergency departments, seven urgent care centers, and more than 280 other locations, we're committed to the well-being of the community. That means bringing life-changing resources and health services directly into our communities through our Eat Well food access program, telehealth, home health, rehabilitation, mobile screenings, paramedic programs, and convenient online scheduling. We're also affiliated with Penn Medicine for cancer and neurosciences, and the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia for pediatrics.

Location:

Voorhees - 100 Bowman Drive

Remote Type:

On-Site

Employment Type:

Employee

Employment Classification:

Per Diem

Time Type:

Part time

Work Shift:

Day Shift - 12 Hr (United States of America)

Total Weekly Hours:

0

Additional Locations:

Mount Holly - 175 Madison Avenue

Job Information:

Summary:

Midwives provide advice, care and support for women and their babies during pregnancy, labor and the early postnatal period.

They help women make their own decisions about the care and services they access/receive.

They care for newborn children and women, providing health education and parenting support immediately after delivery.

Diagnose and coordinate all aspects of the birthing process, either independently or as part of a healthcare team.

Midwives are personally responsible for the health of both mother and child and only refer to obstetricians if there are medical complications.

Work autonomously while collaboration with a physician/specialist.

Position Responsibilities:

• Provide routine gynecological services including reproductive health visits, regular gynecological visits (annual) and peri-/post-menopausal care.

• Diagnosing, monitoring and examining women during pregnancy.

• Developing, assessing and evaluating individual programs of care.

• Provides counseling and advice before and after screening and tests.

• Providing full antenatal care, including screening tests in the hospital, community and the home.

• Explain the necessity, preparation, nature and anticipated effects of procedure(s) to patient, family, staff, and healthcare learners.

• Perform approved therapeutic procedures based upon patient’s clinical status.

• Offer support and advice following events such as miscarriage, termination, stillbirth, neonatal abnormality and neonatal death when applicable.

• Supervising mothers in labor, monitoring the condition of the fetus and handling all aspects of the birthing process.

• Formulate and implement prenatal, intrapartum, postpartum, newborn and inter-conceptional care as defined by the nurse midwifery service.

• Collaborate with physician and nursing colleagues and document in medical records and appropriate narrative summaries.

• Utilize prescriptive privileges Uses knowledge of drugs and pain management when necessary.

• Arranging and providing parenting and health education.

• Giving support and advice on the daily care of the baby, including breastfeeding, bathing and making up feeds.

Position Qualifications Required / Experience Required:

2-3 years experience as a Certified Nurse Midwife preferred.

Required Education:

BSN required.

Training/Certifications/Licensure:

Licensure as a Certified Nurse Midwife.

Registered Nurse by the State of New Jersey.

Compensation:

The hourly rate for this position is: $101.00.
The actual compensation package could vary based on factors such as, but not limited to, the applicant’s experience, internal equity, and alignment with market data.

Virtua offers a comprehensive package of benefits for full-time and part-time colleagues, including, but not limited to: medical/prescription, dental and vision insurance; health and dependent care flexible spending accounts; 403(b) (401(k) subject to collective bargaining agreement); paid time off, paid sick leave as provided under state and local paid sick leave laws, short-term disability and optional long-term disability, colleague and dependent life insurance and supplemental life and AD&D insurance; tuition assistance, and an employee assistance program that includes free counseling sessions. Eligibility for benefits is governed by the applicable plan documents and policies.

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