Certified Nurse Midwife

Presbyterian System Services • Albuquerque, NM

20d

About The Position

Presbyterian Healthcare Services is seeking a Certified Nurse Midwife to join a full-scope midwifery service providing outpatient ambulatory and inpatient care across six locations in Albuquerque, Rio Rancho, Los Lunas, and Santa Fe. The role provides comprehensive women’s health care throughout the lifespan, with an emphasis on reproductive and gynecologic health and family-centered health education.

The Certified Nurse Midwife evaluates and treats low- to moderate-risk obstetrical patients across antepartum, labor, and postpartum care, and triages patients to the appropriate level of care when their needs exceed the CNM’s scope. The position works in ambulatory clinics, hospital settings, and by phone, collaborating with PMG physicians, OB hospitalists, and Maternal Fetal Medicine. The role also includes diagnosing and treating conditions within scope, conducting examinations and preventive health measures, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests, documenting findings and care plans, educating patients and families, and consulting with or referring patients to physicians and specialized health resources as appropriate.

The position is part-time at 0.50 FTE and is based at 3630 Las Estancias Dr SW, Albuquerque, NM 87121. Presbyterian Healthcare Services describes itself as a locally owned, not-for-profit healthcare system with nine hospitals, a statewide health plan, and a growing multi-specialty medical group. The employer highlights its commitment to safe, high-quality care, technology and digital platforms, innovative care models, workplace safety badges, and the RESET clinician well-being retreat.

Requirements

• Master’s degree.
• Graduation from a nurse midwifery program accredited by the American College of Nurse-Midwives (ACNM).
• Possess, or be able to obtain, a current unrestricted New Mexico license to practice as a Certified Nurse Midwife.
• New Mexico Board of Pharmacy Controlled Substances Registration (CSR) and federal DEA registration required.
• Must be able to obtain electronic fetal monitoring certification.

Nice To Haves

• Two or more years of experience as a Certified Nurse Midwife preferred.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and treat low- to moderate-risk obstetrical patients for antepartum, labor, and postpartum care.
• Triage patients to the appropriate level of care when they are outside the CNM’s scope of practice, including clinic, hospital, and phone encounters.
• Evaluate patients for labor, admit them to the hospital, and manage low- to moderate-risk labors.
• Collaborate with PMG physicians, OB hospitalists, and Maternal Fetal Medicine.
• Apply knowledge of growth and development and disease pathophysiology relevant to obstetrical and gynecological patients throughout the lifespan.
• Diagnose and treat conditions within scope of practice, including obstetrical and common acute and chronic gynecologic health issues.
• Perform physical examinations and preventive health measures within prescribed guidelines.
• Order, interpret, and evaluate diagnostic tests to identify and assess patients’ clinical problems and health care needs.
• Document physical findings and formulate plans and prognoses based on patients’ conditions.
• Use knowledge of pharmacological agents, including desired effects, side effects, complications, and accurate administration.
• Educate patients and families about preventive care, medical issues, and prescribed treatments or medications.
• Work independently and interdependently with medical staff, including consultation, collaboration, and referral.
• Refer patients to physicians or specialized health resources when appropriate.
• Facilitate physician, peer, and Quality and Standards review of records according to protocols, and receive and implement constructive directives.
• Perform other functions as required or needed by the department.

Benefits

• Robust wellness program, including free access to on-site and community-based gyms, nutrition coaching and classes, and wellness challenges.
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage and additional benefits, effective on day one.
• 403(b) retirement savings program with matching programs and employer contributions.
• Strongline silent alarm badge for all employees.
• RESET multi-day clinician retreat focused on personal and professional growth, well-being, resilience, and intentional living.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time