Midwife Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Graduate or higher-level degree from an accredited professional nursing educational program in Midwifery, subject to the stated exemption for qualifying current federal employees in the 0610 occupational series.
• Current, active, full, and unrestricted professional nurse license or registration from a U.S. state, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, or a U.S. territory, and passage of the National Council Licensure Examination, subject to the stated exemption.
• Current, active, full, and unrestricted professional nurse license or registration in Midwifery or a related specialty from a U.S. state, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, or a U.S. territory.
• At least one year of professional nursing experience performing physical exams, managing labor and childbirth, and ordering or interpreting laboratory or diagnostic tests, unless eligible for the stated Defense Health Agency Nurse Experience Exemption.
• For the Defense Health Agency Nurse Experience Exemption: at least one year of prior or current employment as a Nurse or Practical Nurse in the Department of War, and a bachelor's or graduate degree from an accredited professional nursing educational program obtained after beginning that employment.
• Foreign nursing school graduates must provide official certification from the Commission on Graduates of Foreign Nursing Schools.
• Must complete tuberculosis testing and a pre-placement medical examination; immunization screening is required, including Hepatitis B immunization for direct patient contact.
• Must obtain and maintain current Basic Life Support certification through the American Red Cross.
• May be required to obtain and maintain Advanced Cardiac Life Support and Neonatal Resuscitation Program certifications.
• Must fulfill credentialing requirements and obtain and maintain appropriate clinical privileges.
• Must consent to seasonal influenza vaccination or provide a recognized exemption.
• Subject to background investigation and periodic re-verification, pre-employment screening, random drug testing, and random drug urinalysis.
• Must be able to lift moderately to heavily, up to 50 pounds.
• Must be able to work rotating shifts and may work evenings, weekends, or holidays.
• U.S. citizenship is required; proof of citizenship must be provided.

Responsibilities

• Assess, diagnose, and treat obstetrical and gynecological patients.
• Provide ongoing assessment of maternal and fetal status, labor progress, and interventions.
• Participate in patient care rounds and conferences; present patient cases and topics and communicate management strategies to the patient care team.
• Design, direct, and evaluate quality improvement methodologies.
• Provide oversight and instruction and serve as a preceptor to graduate students in nurse midwifery, nurse practitioner, physician assistant, and medical programs, as well as newly hired nurse midwives.

Benefits

• Recruitment or relocation incentive may be authorized.
• Salary negotiation may be available for candidates new to Federal service.
• Permanent Change of Station allowances may be authorized, subject to applicable rules and agency determination.