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Capital Health (US)
Hopewell, New Jersey

Certified Nurse Midwife (CNM) – Full Scope

Nurse PractitionerFull-Time Physician-Supervised State

Listed compensation

$55.62-$78.61/hr

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Job Description

Capital Health is the region's leader in providing progressive, quality patient care with significant investments in our exceptional physicians, nurses and staff, as well as advanced technology.

Capital Health is a dynamic health care resource accredited by the DNV that includes two hospitals, an outpatient center, satellite ED, and an expansive network of primary and specialty care.

Capital Health Medical Group is made up of more than 600 physicians and other providers who offer primary and specialty care, as well as hospital-based services, to patients throughout the region.

Capital Health recognizes that attracting the best talent is key to our strategy and success as an organization. As a result, we aim for flexibility in structuring competitive compensation offers to ensure we can attract the best candidates.

The listed pay range or pay rate reflects compensation for a full-time equivalent (1.0 FTE) position. Actual compensation may differ depending on assigned hours and position status (e. g., part-time).

Pay Range

$55.62 - $78.61

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Position Overview

Capital Health Medical Group is seeking a dedicated and skilled Certified Nurse Midwife (CNM) to join our established, full-scope midwifery practice. Capital Health has a proud, long-standing history of integrating midwifery care into our maternal health services. Our collaborative team consists of 26 midwives who manage OB triage, labor and delivery, and postpartum rounding.

This full-time position spans both high-volume inpatient care at our Hopewell hospital location and continuity of care across our eight regional outpatient clinical offices.

Key Responsibilities

Inpatient Hospital Care

  • Full-Scope Intrapartum Management: Manage active labor, spontaneous vaginal deliveries, and immediate postpartum care.
  • Obstetrical Triage: Evaluate and manage acute triage presentations for pregnant patients.
  • Postpartum Rounding: Conduct daily clinical evaluations and physical assessments for patients during their postpartum hospital stay.
  • Hospital Scheduling: Fulfill inpatient coverage through a flexible rotation of 12-hour or 24-hour shifts.

Outpatient Clinical Care

  • Prenatal & Postpartum Care: Provide comprehensive prenatal management and postpartum follow-up care.
  • Gynecological & Well-Woman Services: Conduct routine annual exams, family planning, contraceptive counseling, and evaluation of gynecological concerns.
  • Office Scheduling: Maintain a dedicated outpatient schedule consisting of 8-hour office days.

Professional Development Opportunities

Surgical First Assisting: Opportunity to obtain hospital privileges to serve as surgical First Assist for cesarean sections.

Point-of-Care Ultrasound: Access to training and credentialing to perform limited obstetrical ultrasounds in the clinical setting.

Qualifications & Requirements

Education

Master of Science in Nursing (MSN), Master of Science in Midwifery, or Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) from an ACME-accredited program.

Certification

Active board certification from the American Midwifery Certification Board (AMCB).

Licensure

Active, unrestricted Certified Nurse Midwife license in the State of New Jersey (or eligible to obtain), along with prescriptive authority.

Skills

Exceptional clinical judgment, strong interpersonal communication, and a passion for physiological birth within a collaborative, multidisciplinary team environment.

This Position Is Eligible for the Following Benefits

Medical Plan

Prescription drug coverage & In-House Employee Pharmacy

Dental Plan

Vision Plan

Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

  • Healthcare FSA
  • Dependent Care FSA

Retirement Savings and Investment Plan

Basic Group Term Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance

Supplemental Group Term Life & Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance

Disability Benefits – Long Term Disability (LTD)

Disability Benefits – Short Term Disability (STD)

Employee Assistance Program

Commuter Transit

Commuter Parking

Supplemental Life Insurance

  • Voluntary Life Spouse
  • Voluntary Life Employee
  • Voluntary Life Child

Voluntary Legal Services

Voluntary Accident, Critical Illness and Hospital Indemnity Insurance

Voluntary Identity Theft Insurance

Voluntary Pet Insurance

Paid Time-Off Program

The pay range listed is a good faith determination of potential base compensation that may be offered to a successful applicant for this position at the time of this job advertisement and may be modified in the future. When determining base salary and/or rate, several factors may be considered including, but not limited to location, years of relevant experience, education, credentials, negotiated contracts, budget, market data, and internal equity. Bonus and/or incentive eligibility are determined by role and level.

The salary applies specifically to the position being advertised and does not include potential bonuses, incentive compensation, differential pay or other forms of compensation, compensation allowance, or benefits health or welfare. Actual total compensation may vary based on factors such as experience, skills, qualifications, and other relevant criteria.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Master's or Doctoral degree in Nursing or Midwifery from an ACME-accredited program. Applicants are required to have active board certification from the AMCB and an unrestricted Certified Nurse Midwife license in New Jersey.

Qualifications

Education
Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Labor and delivery managementPrenatal careGynecological servicesMultidisciplinary collaboration

Nurse Midwifery — Nurse Practitioner Career Context

Of the 50 active Nurse Midwifery listings this role was benchmarked against, 22% are remote, 74% have no call, 70% require no weekends.

Nurse Midwifery pay on WeekdayDoc is down 4.4% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

The cost-of-living index for New Jersey is 108.8 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$140k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $128k in an average-cost state. 63.8% of New Jersey clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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401k / retirement match
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CME allowance
51%
Sign-on bonus
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Relocation assistance
12%
Loan repayment
7%

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Work-life snapshot

median 3.0this job 1.5
Better work-life than 10% of Nurse Midwife listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 356 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in Hopewell

Median resident rent
$1,856/mo
Residents’ average commute
30 min
State income tax
Up to 10.8%
Sources & methodology

Sources: U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About Capital Health (US)

Hospitals and Health Care
Trenton, New Jersey
1,001-5,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Medical Plan
Prescription Drug Coverage
In-House Employee Pharmacy
Dental Plan
Vision Plan
Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
Retirement Savings and Investment Plan
Basic Group Term Life and AD&D Insurance