Certified Nurse-Midwife (CNM)

Eastern Shawnee Companies LLC • Rosebud, SD

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Eastern Shawnee Staffing Solutions (ESSS) is seeking experienced Certified Nurse-Midwives for a contract opportunity at Rosebud IHS Hospital in Rosebud, South Dakota. The role provides comprehensive maternity and women’s healthcare in an Indian Health Service setting, combining scheduled outpatient clinic care with shared on-call coverage for obstetric emergencies.

Clinic services are generally scheduled Monday through Friday, 8 AM–5 PM. CNMs share a 24/7 on-call rotation for obstetric emergencies, including Emergency Department callbacks and federal holidays. When called in, the CNM must respond within the facility’s established timeframe, not exceeding 60 minutes after notification. The contract is for a minimum of six months, with potential for extension. The target start date is January 2027. Compensation is structured monthly to account for clinic hours, on-call coverage, and callbacks. ESSS provides professional liability insurance.

IHS credentialing, privileging, background investigation, and required health documentation must be completed before providing patient care. ESSS follows an Indian Preference Policy: qualified Native American candidates receive preference in accordance with applicable laws, with enrolled Eastern Shawnee Tribal Members receiving preference when criteria are equal, followed by members or citizens of other federally recognized Tribes under the same criteria.

Requirements

• Strong clinical, diagnostic, and decision-making skills.
• Ability to work independently in an outpatient and obstetric care setting.
• Excellent communication, patient education, and teamwork abilities.
• Proficiency with electronic health record (EHR) systems.
• Must be a U.S. citizen residing primarily in the United States.
• Master's or doctoral degree from an accredited nurse-midwifery education program.
• Current, active national Certified Nurse-Midwife (CNM) certification through the American Midwifery Certification Board (AMCB).
• Active, unrestricted RN and APRN license in any U.S. state or territory.
• Must obtain required South Dakota nurse-midwifery authorization and prescriptive authority before providing care.
• Active DEA registration.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Current Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification.
• Minimum of two years of professional nurse-midwifery experience, including prenatal, intrapartum, and postpartum care.
• Experience providing comprehensive women's healthcare, including gynecological care and family planning.
• Ability to complete IHS credentialing and privileging requirements and obtain a favorable preliminary federal background determination before providing patient care.
• Immunization records and applicable IHS health documentation are required.

Nice To Haves

• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification.
• Previous IHS, Tribal Health, rural, or underserved community experience.
• Previous locum tenens experience.
• Experience with complex obstetric and gynecological care, including IUD and contraceptive implant procedures.

Responsibilities

• Provide prenatal care and monitor maternal and fetal health.
• Support postpartum recovery, breastfeeding, and family planning.
• Perform well-woman exams, cervical cancer screenings, and routine gynecological care.
• Provide contraceptive counseling and services, including IUD and implant procedures within clinical privileges.
• Support labor and manage normal vaginal deliveries within facility protocols.
• Respond to obstetric emergencies, stabilize patients, and coordinate consultation or transfer when needed.
• Maintain accurate patient records and collaborate with the healthcare team.

Benefits

• Competitive monthly 1099 contract compensation.
• Compensation structure that accounts for outpatient clinic hours, shared on-call coverage, and callbacks.
• Six-month contract with opportunities for extension.
• Professional liability insurance provided by ESSS.
• Opportunity to provide meaningful care to an American Indian community through the Indian Health Service.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level