Certified 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. Learn more about the facility: https://www.ihs.gov/navajo/healthcarefacilities/chinle/ Position Overview The WHNP or CNM will provide comprehensive women’s health services across the lifespan, including prenatal, postpartum, gynecologic, and reproductive health care. CNMs may also provide labor and delivery management for appropriate-risk patients within scope.
Requirements
- 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
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)
- Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification required for CNMs
- Must be a U.S. citizen residing primarily in the United States
- 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
- 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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Career Level
Mid Level
