Certified Nurse Midwife
- BLS
- ACLS
- PALS
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This posting does not state an hourly rate. Open nurse midwife jobs in Massachusetts post a median of $75 an hour, the middle half $72.92–$76.75, across 7 jobs that state their pay. Nurse midwives employed in Massachusetts earn a median of $76.83 an hour (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics), according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025) (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics).
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About the job
- Participates in initial examination of obstetrical patient, and is assigned responsibility for care, treatment, and delivery of patient.
- Participates in antenatal evaluation and treatment of the obstetrical 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. Instructs patient in prenatal health practices.
- Discusses case with Obstetrician and staff to assure observation of specified practices.
- Stays with patient during labor to reassure patient and to administer medication.
- Delivers infant and performs postpartum examinations and treatments to ensure that patient and infant are responding normally.
- When deviations from standard are encountered during pregnancy or delivery, administers stipulated emergency measures, and arranges for immediate contact of Obstetrician.
- Visits patient during postpartum period in hospital to examine patient and instruct patient in care of self and infant. Participate in discharge care including discharge orders.
- Assist Obstetrician as First Assist for C-sections
- Maintains records of cases for inclusion in establishment file.
- Conducts classes for groups of patients and families to provide information concerning pregnancy, childbirth, and family orientation.
- May direct activities of other workers.
- May instruct in midwifery in establishment providing such training.
- Participate in the performance improvement activities of the department.
- Masters Degree in Nursing (MSN)
- (CNM) - Currently licensed as a Certified Nurse Midwife in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts
- (DEA) – US Department of Justice DEA Registration (required if prescribing)
- (MCSR) - Massachusetts Controlled Substance Registration (required if prescribing)
- (BLS) - Current Basic Life Support certification
- (PALS) – Pediatric Advanced Life Support certification (obtain within 6 months, offered within)
- (ACLS) – Current Advanced Cardiac Life Support certification (obtain within 6 months, offered within)
- (FHM) - Fetal Monitor Course every 2 years
- Minimum two years experience as a certified nurse midwife
- Knowledge of professional nursing theory, clinical practice standards, normal maternal / fetal growth and development, and requirements of nurse midwifery practice. Able to independently seek out resources and solve complex problems.
From Cape Cod Healthcare's job posting, checked 13 Nov 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.
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