Certified Nurse Midwife - Poughkeepsie, NY

About this role

At Optum, you'll have the clinical resources, data and support of a global organization behind you so you can help your patients live healthier lives. We believe you deserve an exceptional career, and will empower you to live your best life at work and at home. Experience the fulfillment of advancing the health of your community with the excitement of contributing new practice ideas and initiatives that could help improve care for millions of patients across the country

Because together, we have the power to make health care better for everyone. Join us and discover how rewarding medicine can be while Caring. Connecting

Growing together. Here at Optum, part of the largest network of medical groups in the nation, we are seeking a Certified Nurse Midwife to join our growing OB/GYN team in Poughkeepsie, New York. At Optum, we are transforming healthcare nationally while providing physician-led care locally

Join us today and start doing your life's best work. Position Highlights: * Collegial multispecialty group practice with a large referral base * Focus on team-based care * Excellent support staff and dedicated practice management systems * Full complement of clinical and administrative support teams to assist with patient care, including a dedicated Medical Assistant for each provider Responsibilities: * Participates in initial examination of obstetrical patient, and in collaboration with the MD, shares responsibility for care, treatment, and delivery of patient * Examines patient during pregnancy, utilizing physical findings, laboratory test results and patient's statements to evaluate condition and ensure that patient's progress is normal * Discusses case with Obstetrician to assure observation of specified practices * Instructs patient in diet and prenatal health practices * Stays with patient during labor to reassure patient and to administer medication * Delivers infant and performs postpartum examinations and treatments to ens

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