Certified Nurse Midwife

Company: Albany Medical Center
Location: Saratoga Springs
Posted on: July 19, 2025

Job Description:

Saratoga Springs, NY, United States Department/Unit: OBGYN General Work Shift: Day (United States of America) Salary Range: $0.00 - $0.00 The Certified Nurse Midwife (CNM) is a nurse who, through clinical experience, study and supervised practice in patient care at the master's or doctoral level, has gained expertise in a specific specialty area of patient care services. The CNM demonstrates the advanced knowledge, skills, and credentialing required to function in advanced practice and expanded specialty nursing. The CNM has the responsibility and accountability for the assessment and management of patients, including ordering diagnostic tests, consultations, therapeutic interventions and the day-today implementation and evaluation of an appropriate plan of care. As an advanced practitioner, the CNM is essential to the case management of patients with specialized health needs. The CNM works in collaboration with the attending physician, primary nurse and other health care providers to provide family centered care. The CNM is responsible and accountable for the development and application of specialty practice standards, and research to enhance the quality of care to the patient and the patient's family. Essential Duties and Responsibilities Apply knowledge of anatomy, principles or theories of neurology, microbiology, physiology, psychology, human disabilities, pharmacology, gerontology, human growth and development, human developmental disease, and medical terminology as appropriate in the care setting and as appropriate for level of medical licensure. Conduct patient assessments and complete physical examinations, collect clinical data including vital signs, collecting specimens, prepare patients for tests, therapy, or treatments, order and interpret medical laboratory test results, diagnose medical condition of patient, administer medications or treatments and perform minor surgery. Knowledge of the information and techniques needed to diagnose and treat human injuries, diseases, and deformities, This includes symptoms, treatment alternatives, drug properties and interactions, and preventive healthcare measures. Complete accurate patient coding for effective billing, maintain accurate and detailed patient medical reports, and maintain inventory of medical supplies and instruments, Serve as a resource and team leader during clinical shifts to ensure the smooth flow of patient processing, treatment and discharge including patient triaging. Act as a mentor to new staff. Qualifications Master's Degree of an accredited Midwifery program - required 4-6 years of related experience - required Able to quickly master all aspects of a computerized medical recordkeeping and billing system. Must project a professional image and earn the confidence of others. Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written skills, Must be HIPAA compliant at all times. CNM - Certified Nurse Midwife Upon Hire - required RN - Registered Nurse - State Licensure and/or Compact State Licensure Upon Hire - required ATLS - Advanced Trauma Life Support Upon Hire - required BCLS - Basic Life Support Upon Hire - required Equivalent combination of relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate. Physical Demands Standing - Constantly Walking - Constantly Sitting - Rarely Lifting - Frequently Carrying - Frequently Pushing - Occasionally Pulling - Occasionally Climbing - Occasionally Balancing - Occasionally Stooping - Frequently Kneeling - Frequently Crouching - Frequently Crawling - Occasionally Reaching - Frequently Handling - Frequently Grasping - Frequently Feeling - Constantly Talking - Constantly Hearing - Constantly Repetitive Motions - Constantly Eye/Hand/Foot Coordination - Constantly Working Conditions Extreme cold - Rarely Extreme heat - Rarely Humidity - Rarely Wet - Rarely Noise - Constantly Hazards - Frequently Temperature Change - Rarely Atmospheric Conditions - Rarely Vibration - Rarely Thank you for your interest in Albany Medical Center! Albany Medical Center is an equal opportunity employer. This role may require access to information considered sensitive to Albany Medical Center, its patients, affiliates, and partners, including but not limited to HIPAA Protected Health Information and other information regulated by Federal and New York State statutes. Workforce members are expected to ensure that: Access to information is based on a “need to know” and is the minimum necessary to properly perform assigned duties. Use or disclosure shall not exceed the minimum amount of information needed to accomplish an intended purpose. Reasonable efforts, consistent with Albany Medical Center policies and standards, shall be made to ensure that information is adequately protected from unauthorized access and modification. Thank you for your interest in Albany Medical Center!? Albany Medical is an equal opportunity employer. This role may require access to information considered sensitive to Albany Medical Center, its patients, affiliates, and partners, including but not limited to HIPAA Protected Health Information and other information regulated by Federal and New York State statutes. Workforce members are expected to ensure that: Access to information is based on a “need to know” and is the minimum necessary to properly perform assigned duties. Use or disclosure shall not exceed the minimum amount of information needed to accomplish an intended purpose. Reasonable efforts, consistent with Albany Med Center policies and standards, shall be made to ensure that information is adequately protected from unauthorized access and modification.

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