Full Scope Midwife

Company: NOELA Community Health Center
Location: New Orleans
Posted on: February 16, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Job Description 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 Job Posted by ApplicantPro

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