Certified Nurse Midwife, Henry Community Health

Overview

Join our growing team at Henry Community Health! We are looking for a Certified Nurse-Midwife that will provide medical care and treatment to obstetrical patients under the supervision of an OB/GYN Physician. Henry Community Health has a Level 1 Nursery and is designated as a Baby-Friendly Hospital.

Job Details:

• Full-time
• Schedule: 4 to 4.5 day work week
• Call Schedule: will participate in the rotation with OB/GYN backup as needed.
• 1 day of call per week and 1 weekend of call per month.
• Hospital based and employed
• Must have RN background along with a graduate degree as a Certified Nurse Midwife
• EMR Cerner
• Competitive compensation and benefits package

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Takes part in initial examination of patient, monitors course of pregnancy, advises on proper health practices, takes tests as appropriate, and reports any complications to the OBGYN Physician.
• CNM will be under the supervision of the physician and will be expected to hold a good working relationship with them.
• Prepares patients and their partners for delivery; trains mothers-to-be in exercise, breathing, and relaxation techniques.
• Attends and reassures patients throughout the course of labor, monitors the fetus condition, administers medications, notifies physician of prolonged labor or complications indicating need for possible surgical intervention.
• Delivers infant and checks mother and child to ensure that they are responding normally.
• During postpartum period, visits mother and child to give additional instruction in feeding and care of the newborn.
• Provides advice on family planning and performs obstetric services.

Hospital Description

Henry Community health is an independent integrated health system serving Henry, Wayne, Fayette, Rush and Randolph Counties.

• The hospital is located on the main campus in New Castle
• Medical offices and outpatient services in New Castle, Cambridge City, Muncie, and Middletown. Knightstown outpatient campus phase #1 completion in 2025.
• Employer-based clinics located in New Castle and Spiceland
• Henry Community Health Medical Group encompasses 19 specialty areas
• Currently staffing 90 beds

Henry Community Health has received these prestigious awards:

• 2020-2023 CHIME Digital Health Most Wired Recognition from The College of Healthcare Information Management Executives.
• 2020-2023 INspire Hospital of Distinction for Excellence in Infant and Maternal Health.

Community Description

New Castle offers an opportunity to raise your family in a safe, nurturing environment.

• Near-by Indianapolis and Muncie offer major league and college sports, symphony orchestras, theatres, museums, universities, colleges and an array of fine restaurants and other entertainment.
• Schools in the New Castle area provide excellent academic preparation and a wide variety of extracurricular activities and sports programs.
• Numerous affordable housing options are available from in-town gracious neighborhoods to newer subdivisions and country living among the rolling hills in the rural areas surrounding town.
• From the local YMCA, library and Art Center to outdoor activities such as golf, tennis, swimming, boating and fishing that you and your family can find activities that fit your interests.