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Certified Nurse Midwife (CNM)
Touro Hospital | LCMC Health
Full-Time | New Orleans, Louisiana
At Touro Hospital , one of New Orleans' most trusted destinations for women's healthcare, we're looking for a compassionate and experienced Certified Nurse Midwife (CNM) to join our growing team. For generations, families have chosen Touro for exceptional maternity care, and today our Family Birthing Center continues that legacy by providing personalized, family-centered care supported by advanced maternal services and a collaborative team of physicians, nurses, and midwives.
Whether supporting low-risk pregnancies, partnering in complex maternal care, or guiding women through every stage of life, you'll have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact while practicing at a hospital recognized for excellence in maternal health and women's services. Touro's Family Birthing Center offers collaborative care with OB/GYN physicians and certified nurse midwives, advanced resources for high-risk pregnancies, and a patient-centered environment designed around the needs of mothers and babies.
Why Touro?
Join a respected, established midwifery and women's health program
Practice in a collaborative environment alongside OB/GYN physicians, maternal-fetal medicine specialists, and experienced nursing teams
Support patients across the continuum of women's healthcare, from prenatal care through delivery and postpartum recovery
Work within Touro's renowned Family Birthing Center, a destination for maternity care in the Greater New Orleans region
Be part of LCMC Health, one of the region's leading healthcare systems, serving communities across Southeast Louisiana
Position Summary
The Certified Nurse Midwife provides care in an advanced practice nursing role under approved protocols and within the scope authorized by the Louisiana State Board of Nursing and the American Midwifery Certification Board. The CNM manages nurse midwifery care of women throughout the antepartum, intrapartum, and postpartum periods, provides gynecologic and primary care services for women across their lifespan, and delivers care to newborns.
Essential Responsibilities
Patient Care & Clinical Practice
Conduct comprehensive patient assessments, including physical examinations and medical histories
Develop and manage individualized plans of care
Provide prenatal, labor and delivery, postpartum, gynecologic, and well-woman care
Order, interpret, and evaluate diagnostic testing
Perform procedures within scope of practice and demonstrated competency
Manage the care of newborns and women throughout the lifespan
Collaboration & Care Coordination
Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and interdisciplinary team members to ensure high-quality patient care
Consult appropriately when patient needs exceed scope or require additional expertise
Serve as a key resource and liaison for patients, families, and clinical staff
Patient Education & Advocacy
Counsel patients and families regarding healthcare needs, treatment plans, and wellness strategies
Promote health maintenance, disease prevention, and informed decision-making
Ensure continuity of care across all stages of treatment
Documentation & Compliance
Maintain complete, timely, and accurate medical records
Adhere to organizational, regulatory, and professional practice standards
Qualifications
Education
Successful completion of an accredited Nurse Midwifery Program
Experience
Minimum of 2 years of full-scope midwifery practice
Licenses & Certifications
Required:
Certified Nurse Midwife (CNM) – American Midwifery Certification Board
Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) – Louisiana State Board of Nursing
Basic Life Support (BLS) – American Heart Association
Preferred/Required Upon Hire:
Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP)
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