Full Scope Midwife

Position Summary

The Midwife provides comprehensive, evidence-based care to pregnant and postpartum individuals, including prenatal, intrapartum, postpartum, and newborn care. The role emphasizes patient education, shared decision-making, and safe, compassionate care aligned with clinical guidelines and regulatory requirements.

Prenatal Care

• Conduct initial and ongoing prenatal assessments (history, physical exam, labs, screenings).
• Monitor maternal and fetal wellbeing according to clinical standards.
• Identify high-risk conditions and collaborate with or refer to obstetricians as needed.
• Provide education on nutrition, lifestyle, pregnancy expectations, childbirth options, and warning signs.
• Manage common prenatal complaints (nausea, fatigue, anemia, infections, etc.).

Labor & Delivery Care

• Provide continuous support throughout labor and birth.
• Monitor fetal heart tones and maternal vital signs.
• Administer or recommend comfort and pain-relief measures.
• Perform vaginal deliveries and manage normal childbirth.
• Recognize complications early and escalate when needed.
• Manage third-stage labor, including prevention of postpartum hemorrhage.

Postpartum Care

• Assess maternal recovery (physical and emotional).
• Support breastfeeding and newborn bonding.
• Screen for postpartum depression and complications.
• Provide family-planning counseling and contraceptive services.
• Perform routine newborn assessments and refer concerns as needed.

Gynecologic & Reproductive Health

• Conduct well-woman exams (Pap, STI screening, breast exams).
• Provide contraception management.
• Manage common gynecologic concerns.
• Deliver preconception and fertility counseling.

Documentation & Compliance

• Chart all care accurately and timely in the EHR.
• Follow organizational protocols, state laws, and national guidelines.
• Participate in quality assurance, peer review, and continuing education.
• Maintain appropriate licensure and certifications (NRP, BLS).

Collaboration & Communication

• Work closely with OB/GYN physicians, nurses, doulas, lactation consultants, and pediatric teams.
• Communicate clearly with patients and families.
• Participate in team meetings and interdisciplinary planning.

Required Qualifications

• Requires a current Louisiana license as either a Certified Nurse Midwife (APRN) or a Licensed Midwife (CPM), in good standing and meeting all state requirements.
• Experience in labor & delivery preferred.
• Strong communication and assessment skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in birth center or hospital midwifery.
• EMR documentation experience.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Bilingual skills preferred (Spanish, Vietnamese).

Work Environment

• May involve rotating shifts, nights, weekends, and on-call duty.
• Requires standing for long periods, assisting in deliveries, and responding to emergencies.
• Must be able to work with a diverse team and patient panel