CNM - OB/GYN (0.75 FTE) - Fargo, ND

Essentia Health•Fargo, ND

2d•$89,575 - $125,408•Onsite

About The Position

The Certified Nurse Midwife (CNM) performs full-scope midwifery care focusing on pregnancy, childbirth, the post-partum period, and family planning and gynecological needs of women. The CNM team has an autonomous practice and works collaboratively with OB/GYN physicians and our Maternal Fetal Medicine physician to care for patients. They will also provide antepartum, postpartum and gynecologic care to women across their lifespan. This role facilitates the attainment and maintenance of an optimal level of health for essentially normal women, which includes antepartum, intrapartum, postpartum, gynecological, health maintenance, and minor acute illness care. Responsibilities include initial and ongoing assessment for suitability of traditional midwifery care; providing prenatal education and coordinating with a licensed healthcare provider as necessary to provide comprehensive prenatal care, including routine monitoring of vital signs, indicators of fetal development, and laboratory tests, as needed, with attention to the physical, nutritional, and emotional needs of the woman and her family. Attending and supporting the natural process of labor and birth; postpartum care of the mother and an initial assessment of the newborn, and providing information and referrals to community resources on childbirth preparation, breast-feeding, exercise, nutrition, parenting, and care of the newborn. Cares for patients as noted on age-related category.

Requirements

Minimum of 5 years nursing experience in an applicable clinical area.
Graduate of an accredited school of nursing with a Master’s Degree (preferred) in nurse midwifery and/or an accredited and certified registered nurse midwifery program as approved by the American College of Nurse Midwives.
Current licensure as a registered nurse in both ND & MN.
Current Licensure identifying practitioner as a certified nurse midwife in both ND & MN.
Hold membership with the American Midwifery Certification Board.
Current certification in CPR.
National certification, in applicable area.
Successful completion of Essentia Health credentialing process prior to practice.
Strong communication skills required.
Position requires licensure in both ND & MN.

Nice To Haves

Master’s Degree in nurse midwifery

Responsibilities

Perform full-scope midwifery care focusing on pregnancy, childbirth, the post-partum period, and family planning and gynecological needs of women.
Provide antepartum, postpartum, and gynecologic care to women across their lifespan.
Conduct initial and ongoing assessment for suitability of traditional midwifery care.
Provide prenatal education and coordinate with licensed healthcare providers for comprehensive prenatal care.
Monitor vital signs, indicators of fetal development, and laboratory tests.
Attend and support the natural process of labor and birth.
Provide postpartum care of the mother and initial assessment of the newborn.
Provide information and referrals to community resources on childbirth preparation, breast-feeding, exercise, nutrition, parenting, and care of the newborn.
Care for patients as noted on age-related category.
Assist with cesarean deliveries.