Certified Nurse Midwife
Position Details:
The Certified Nurse-Midwife (CNM) is an individual educated in the two disciplines of nursing and midwifery who has graduated from an ACNM-accredited education program and is certified by the American Midwifery Certification Board. CNM practice includes the independent management of women’s health care, pregnancy, childbirth, the postpartum period, care of the newborn, family planning and gynecological services. The CNM demonstrates a high degree of clinical independence and expertise, and educates patients and their families to promote wellness, prevent health problems and maintain current health. This care occurs within the clinics and offices of University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center and all affiliated hospitals, facilities, and satellites within the system.
The certified nurse-midwife practices in collaboration with an OB/GYN physician group. Collaboration is defined as a process in which each health care professional contributes his or her expertise to provide more comprehensive care than one health professional alone can provide. A Standard Care Agreement (SCA) is established between the CNM and all collaborating physicians. The nurse-midwife will refer to the collaborative physician any patient with complications which are outside of the scope of practice of the nurse-midwife in accordance with the Standards of Practice of Nurse Midwifery, as defined by the American College of Nurse-Midwives. The CNM is credentialed and granted privileges by the Hospital Boards of the University Hospitals of Cleveland.
Certified Nurse Midwife
Position Details:
The Certified Nurse-Midwife (CNM) is an individual educated in the two disciplines of nursing and midwifery who has graduated from an ACNM-accredited education program and is certified by the American Midwifery Certification Board. CNM practice includes the independent management of women’s health care, pregnancy, childbirth, the postpartum period, care of the newborn, family planning and gynecological services. The CNM demonstrates a high degree of clinical independence and expertise, and educates patients and their families to promote wellness, prevent health problems and maintain current health. This care occurs within the clinics and offices of University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center and all affiliated hospitals, facilities, and satellites within the system.
The certified nurse-midwife practices in collaboration with an OB/GYN physician group. Collaboration is defined as a process in which each health care professional contributes his or her expertise to provide more comprehensive care than one health professional alone can provide. A Standard Care Agreement (SCA) is established between the CNM and all collaborating physicians. The nurse-midwife will refer to the collaborative physician any patient with complications which are outside of the scope of practice of the nurse-midwife in accordance with the Standards of Practice of Nurse Midwifery, as defined by the American College of Nurse-Midwives. The CNM is credentialed and granted privileges by the Hospital Boards of the University Hospitals of Cleveland.
Position Requirements:
Education Requirements:
Minimum – Master’s degree in Nursing (or affiliated discipline)
Midwifery Certificate from ACNM-accredited education program
License Requirements:
Minimum - RN license in the State of Ohio
Certificate of Authority (COA) in the State of Ohio
Prescriptive authority in the State of Ohio preferred
Certification from the American Midwifery Certification Board
Preferred Qualifications:
Previous experience as a Certified Nurse Midwife
University Hospitals
Campbellsport, OH