Nurse Practitioner​/Midwife

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Lakeview Hospital | LCMC Health Full-Time | Covington, Louisiana

At Lakeview Hospital, a premier healthcare destination on the Northshore and part of LCMC Health, we’re seeking a compassionate and experienced Women's Health Nurse Practitioner (WHNP) or Certified Nurse Midwife (CNM) to join our growing women's services team.

For generations, families throughout St. Tammany Parish and beyond have trusted Lakeview Hospital for exceptional care.

Today, our Women's Services program continues that tradition by providing personalized, patient-centered care supported by advanced technology, collaborative physician partnerships, and a commitment to delivering an outstanding experience for women throughout every stage of life.

Whether you’re supporting women through pregnancy and postpartum care, providing comprehensive gynecologic services, or promoting lifelong wellness, you’ll have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact while practicing in a collaborative environment dedicated to high-quality care and clinical excellence.

• Join a respected and growing women's health program serving the Northshore community
• Practice alongside experienced OB/GYN physicians, advanced practice providers, and dedicated nursing professionals
• Build lasting relationships with patients while providing continuity of care across all stages of life
• Enjoy a collaborative, supportive practice environment focused on quality outcomes and patient satisfaction
• Benefit from the resources and stability of LCMC Health, one of Louisiana’s leading healthcare systems
• Live and work in Covington, offering the charm of the Northshore with convenient access to New Orleans

The Women's Health Nurse Practitioner or Certified Nurse Midwife provides advanced practice care under approved protocols and within the scope authorized by the Louisiana State Board of Nursing and applicable certifying organizations. This provider delivers comprehensive women's healthcare services, including preventive care, gynecologic care, prenatal and postpartum care, patient education, health promotion, and disease prevention. The CNM may additionally provide antepartum, intrapartum, delivery, postpartum, and newborn care consistent with scope and certification.

• Patient Care & Clinical Practice
  • Conduct comprehensive patient assessments, including physical examinations and medical histories
  • Diagnose, treat, and manage acute and chronic women's health conditions
  • Develop and implement individualized plans of care
  • Provide preventive, gynecologic, reproductive, and wellness services
  • Order, interpret, and evaluate diagnostic testing
  • Prescribe medications and treatment plans in accordance with regulatory guidelines
  • For CNMs, provide prenatal, labor and delivery, postpartum, and newborn care within scope of practice
  • Perform procedures appropriate to training, certification, and demonstrated competency
• Collaboration & Care Coordination
  • Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and interdisciplinary team members to ensure high-quality patient care
  • Consult and refer patients appropriately when additional expertise is required
  • Participate in quality improvement initiatives and evidence-based practice activities
  • Serve as a clinical resource for patients, families, and staff
• Patient Education & Advocacy
  • Educate patients and families regarding diagnoses, treatment plans, and wellness strategies
  • Promote preventive care, healthy lifestyles, and informed decision-making
  • Advocate for patient needs and coordinate care across settings
  • Foster meaningful patient-provider relationships built on trust and communication
• Documentation & Compliance
  • Maintain…