When you join the growing BILH team, you're not just taking a job, you’re making a difference in people’s lives.

Job Description:

Primary Responsibilities:

• Renders full-scope midwifery care to selected clients in accordance with agreed-upon protocols, and in accordance with the Standards of Practice of Nurse-Midwifery of the American College of Nurse-Midwives and Massachusetts law.
• Consults appropriately with nonphysician and physician providers to assure optimal MAMA care to clients.
• Attends regular obstetrics and gynecology grand rounds, MAMA staff meetings, and other meetings as required, and serves on departmental and hospital committees.
• Provides clinical education and preceptorship to midwifery, physician assistants, nurse practitioners, and medical students as assigned. 5. Participates in professional education activities and maintains own competency in practice.
• Engages in public education activities and represents Mount Auburn Midwifery Associates and Mount Auburn Hospital at such events as assigned.
• Shares on-call coverage with other certified nurse-midwives to provide 24-hour coverage to clients of Mount Auburn Midwifery Associates.
• Works under direction of the Director of Midwifery Services.

Required Qualifications:

• Current registration in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts to practice as a nurse in the expanded role of nurse-midwife, or, in the case of a graduate nurse-midwife, current registration in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts to practice as a professional nurse.
• Successful completion of a midwifery educational program approved by the American College of Nurse-Midwives.
• Successful completion of the national certifying examination administered by the American College of Nurse-Midwives.
• Appropriate interpersonal skills to work with clients, other providers, and staff.

Social/Environmental Requirements:

• Usual office, ambulatory care, and inpatient unit environment.
• Potential exposure to infectious diseases, unpleasant odors, bodily fluids, and hazardous materials. Adherence to proper safety precautions minimizes risk of injury

Pay Range:

The pay range listed for this position is the base hourly wage range the organization reasonably and in good faith expects to pay for this position at this time. Actual compensation is determined based on several factors, that may include seniority, education, training, relevant experience, relevant certifications, geography of work location, job responsibilities, or other applicable factors permissible by law.  Compensation may exceed the base hourly rate depending on shift differentials, call pay, premium pay, overtime pay, and other additional pay practices, as applicable to the position and in accordance with the law.

As a health care organization, we have a responsibility to do everything in our power to care for and protect our patients, our colleagues and our communities. Beth Israel Lahey Health requires that all staff be vaccinated against influenza (flu) as a condition of employment.

More than 35,000 people working together. Nurses, doctors, technicians, therapists, researchers, teachers and more, making a difference in patients' lives. Your skill and compassion can make us even stronger.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled