Certiffied Nurse Midwife/Women's Health NP
About The Position
Step Into a High-Impact Women’s Health Role – WHNP or Certified Nurse Midwife Needed at Chinle Comprehensive Health Care Facility. Are you an experienced Women’s Health Nurse Practitioner (WHNP) or Certified Nurse Midwife (CNM) ready for a role where your expertise directly changes lives? This is your opportunity to provide meaningful, high-quality care while serving a vital and underserved community in the Southwest. Eastern Shawnee Staffing Services, in partnership with the Indian Health Service (IHS), is seeking dedicated WHNPs and CNMs for a long-term contract assignment at the Chinle Comprehensive Health Care Facility. This position offers the chance to grow professionally while delivering essential women’s health services in a dynamic, mission-driven environment.
Requirements
- Strong clinical, diagnostic, and decision-making skills
- Ability to work in high-stress, fast-paced environments
- Excellent communication and teamwork abilities
- Familiarity with electronic health record (EHR) systems
- Commitment to continuous learning and professional development
- Must be a U.S. citizen residing primarily in the United States
- Graduate of an accredited Women’s Health Nurse Practitioner (WHNP) program or Certified Nurse Midwife (CNM) program
- Board Certified WHNP or CNM (required)
- Minimum of 2–3 years of experience in women’s health, OB-GYN, prenatal, postpartum, or labor & delivery required
- Active, unrestricted license in any U.S. state or territory
- Active DEA registration (if prescribing within scope)
- Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
- Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification required for CNMs
- Must be able to pass a federal background/security clearance
- Proof of education (diploma or transcripts required)
Nice To Haves
- Previous locum tenens experience preferred
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) Preferred
- Experience with Indian Health Service (IHS) or tribal healthcare systems preferred
- Experience working in rural or underserved communities strongly preferred
Responsibilities
- Provide comprehensive women’s health care including prenatal, postpartum, and gynecologic services
- Conduct routine exams, screenings, and preventive care across the lifespan
- Manage labor and delivery care (for CNMs), including low- to moderate-risk pregnancies
- Diagnose and treat acute and chronic women’s health conditions
- Order and interpret labs, imaging, and diagnostic testing
- Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and interdisciplinary teams
- Provide patient education on reproductive health, family planning, and wellness
- Maintain accurate, timely, and compliant EHR documentation
- Follow all IHS policies, safety protocols, and clinical guidelines
- Participate in quality improvement and patient safety initiatives
- Deliver culturally competent care to diverse populations
Benefits
- Competitive compensation
- Flexible scheduling options
- Opportunity to serve within the Indian Health Service system
- Mission-driven, team-oriented clinical environment
- Diverse and high-acuity patient population
- Opportunity to make a lasting impact in rural healthcare
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
