What are the responsibilities and job description for the OBGYN Nocturnist position at Central Maine Medical Center?
Overview
OBGYN Nocturnist
Position Overview
Central Maine Medical Center, in partnership with Prime Healthcare, is seeking a dedicated OB Hospitalist / Nocturnist to join our growing Women’s Health team. This position offers a unique opportunity to provide high-quality, patient-centered obstetric care in a supportive, collaborative environment during overnight hours.
The ideal candidate is a confident, clinically strong physician who thrives in an autonomous night role while working closely with nursing staff, medical students, residents and support staff. We do approximately 900 deliveries annually and have a Level II NICU with in-house pediatrics and anesthesia.
Located in Lewiston, the area offers a high quality of life with access to outdoor recreation, affordable living, and a welcoming community. Enjoy proximity to lakes, mountains, and the Maine coastline while working in a mission-driven healthcare setting.
We Believe In
Full Time
Shift
Nights & Some Weekend Days
Responsibilities
Full Time
Shift
Nights
Pay Transparency
CMH actively promotes diversity in its workforce at all levels of the organization. We strive to create and maintain a setting where we celebrate cultural and other differences and consider them strengths of the organization. CMH is an equal opportunity workforce and no one shall discriminate against any individual with regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or veteran status with respect to any offer, or term or condition, of employment. We make reasonable accommodations to the known physical and mental limitations of qualified individuals with disabilities.
Central Maine Healthcare is an integrated healthcare delivery system serving 400,000 people living in central, western and Midcoast Maine. CMH's hospital facilities include Central Maine Medical Center in Lewiston, Bridgton Hospital and Rumford Hospital. CMH also supports Central Maine Medical Group, a primary and specialty care practice organization. Other system services include the Central Maine Heart and Vascular Institute, a regional trauma program, LifeFlight of Maine's southern Maine base, the Central Maine Comprehensive Cancer Center and other high-quality clinical services.
Employment Status
Full Time
Shift
Nights
Equal Employment Opportunity
Company is an equal employment opportunity employer. Company prohibits discrimination against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (subject to applicable law), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. Know Your Rights: https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/EEOC_KnowYourRights_screen_reader_10_20.pdf
OBGYN Nocturnist
Position Overview
Central Maine Medical Center, in partnership with Prime Healthcare, is seeking a dedicated OB Hospitalist / Nocturnist to join our growing Women’s Health team. This position offers a unique opportunity to provide high-quality, patient-centered obstetric care in a supportive, collaborative environment during overnight hours.
The ideal candidate is a confident, clinically strong physician who thrives in an autonomous night role while working closely with nursing staff, medical students, residents and support staff. We do approximately 900 deliveries annually and have a Level II NICU with in-house pediatrics and anesthesia.
- Nocturnist position (11 shifts/month. Mostly nights with some weekend daytime coverage)
- 12 hour shifts
- Flexible scheduling options available
- Opportunity for block scheduling
- Competitive compensation with nocturnist differential
- Supportive, team-oriented environment
- Work with a skilled team of nurses, medical students, residents and support staff
- Work-life balance with defined night schedule
- Opportunity to practice in a community-focused hospital with strong resources
- Inpatient focus – no outpatient clinic duties
Located in Lewiston, the area offers a high quality of life with access to outdoor recreation, affordable living, and a welcoming community. Enjoy proximity to lakes, mountains, and the Maine coastline while working in a mission-driven healthcare setting.
We Believe In
- Meaningful careers in OBGYN
- Exceptional colleagues
- High quality of life
- Flexible schedules
- Excellent benefits
- A competitive salary structure
Full Time
Shift
Nights & Some Weekend Days
Responsibilities
- Provide in-house overnight obstetric coverage
- Manage labor & delivery triage, admissions, and emergencies
- Perform vaginal deliveries and cesarean sections as needed
- Respond to OB emergencies, including fetal distress and urgent interventions
- Collaborate with OB/GYN physicians, midwives, anesthesia, and NICU teams
- Ensure timely documentation and adherence to clinical protocols
- Support patient safety and quality initiatives
- MD or DO, Board Certified or Board Eligible in Obstetrics & Gynecology
- Active or eligible for medical licensure in Maine
- Strong experience in labor & delivery and obstetric emergencies
- Excellent communication and team collaboration skills
Full Time
Shift
Nights
Pay Transparency
CMH actively promotes diversity in its workforce at all levels of the organization. We strive to create and maintain a setting where we celebrate cultural and other differences and consider them strengths of the organization. CMH is an equal opportunity workforce and no one shall discriminate against any individual with regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or veteran status with respect to any offer, or term or condition, of employment. We make reasonable accommodations to the known physical and mental limitations of qualified individuals with disabilities.
Central Maine Healthcare is an integrated healthcare delivery system serving 400,000 people living in central, western and Midcoast Maine. CMH's hospital facilities include Central Maine Medical Center in Lewiston, Bridgton Hospital and Rumford Hospital. CMH also supports Central Maine Medical Group, a primary and specialty care practice organization. Other system services include the Central Maine Heart and Vascular Institute, a regional trauma program, LifeFlight of Maine's southern Maine base, the Central Maine Comprehensive Cancer Center and other high-quality clinical services.
Employment Status
Full Time
Shift
Nights
Equal Employment Opportunity
Company is an equal employment opportunity employer. Company prohibits discrimination against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (subject to applicable law), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. Know Your Rights: https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/EEOC_KnowYourRights_screen_reader_10_20.pdf