Advanced Practice Nurse (Midwife)

US Indian Health Service; Kyle (SD); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

US Indian Health Service in Kyle, SD seeks Certified Nurse Midwives to deliver comprehensive care to American Indian and Alaska Native communities.

Requirements include a graduate nursing degree, RN license, and APN specialization in midwifery; CGFNS for foreign-educated applicants; strong obstetric and gynecologic skills across antepartum, intrapartum, and postpartum care. Recruitment/relocation sign-on bonus where eligible.

Qualifications

• Active RN license in the United States.
• Graduate degree in nursing (APN) in midwifery or relevant field.
• CGFNS certification required for foreign-educated nurses.
• APN license in clinical specialty per position.

Responsibilities

• Perform well-woman exams and assess obstetric care.
• Provide primary reproductive health and family planning services.
• Triage patients and manage antepartum, intrapartum, and postpartum care.
• Collaborate with obstetricians for high-risk pregnancies and emergencies.
• Deliver counseling, health education, and preventive services.

Skills

Well-woman care

OB/GYN care

Reproductive health

Pregnancy management

Education

Graduate degree in nursing

CGFNS certification (foreign grads)

Job description

At the Indian Health Service, Certified Nurse Midwives do more than practice medicine-they change lives. Guided by our mission to raise the health of American Indian and Alaska Native people, you'll deliver compassionate care where it's needed most.

Your expertise brings healing and hope across generations. Begin your journey with purpose AND receive a recruitment/relocation sign-on bonus, if eligible.

A REAL ID will be required beginning May 7, 2025, in accordance with 6 C.F.R. 37.5 (2021). To qualify for this position, your resume must state sufficient experience and/or education, to perform the duties of the specific position for which you are applying.

Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer and part time experience. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week.

BASIC REQUIREMENT(S)

Education:

A graduate or higher-level degree, bachelor's degree, associate degree, or diploma from an accredited professional nursing educational program is required. This education must have been accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education, Council on Accreditation of Nurse Anesthesia Educational Programs, Accreditation Commission for Midwifery Education, or an accrediting body recognized by the U.S. Department of Education at the time the degree was obtained.

Degree from Foreign Nursing School:

Official certification from the Commission on Graduates of Foreign Nursing Schools is required for individuals who graduated from foreign nursing schools.

Advanced Practice Nurse Positions:

For Advanced Practice Nurse (APN) positions, applicants must possess a graduate or higher-level degree in nursing from an accredited educational program in the area of expertise or specialty indicated by the position. Areas of specialties for positions include Midwifery.

Licensure:

For all grade levels and positions, applicants must have passed the National Council Licensure Examination. In addition, they must possess a current, active, full, and unrestricted license or registration as a professional nurse from a State, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, or a territory of the United States.

Additional License Requirements for Advanced Practice Nurse Positions:

Applicants for Advanced Practice Nurse positions must be licensed or registered by a State, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, or a territory of the United States in the clinical specialty required by the position.

Basic Requirements for the GS-11 (or equivalent) Grade Level

• Successful completion of a PhD or equivalent doctoral degree from a professional nursing educational program or related medical science field.
• At least one full year of professional advanced practice nursing experience (equivalent to the GS-9 grade level)

Basic Requirements for the GS-12 (or equivalent) Grade Level

• In addition to the mandatory license and education described above under Basic Requirements applicants must have at least one or more full years of professional advanced practice nursing experience equivalent to the GS-11 grade level.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Your resume must demonstrate at least one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level in the Federal service obtained in either the private or public sector performing the following type of work and/or tasks:

Specialize Experience GS-11:

Perform well women exams, assess patients and deliveries of newborns. Provide primary health care to the community with emphasis on reproductive health, primary management of antepartum, postpartum, gynecology, family planning and STD/HIV care. Recognize and promptly respond to obstetric complications and emergencies; provide initial urgent management. Manage routine low risk pregnant patients and work with consulting Obstetrician in the management of high risk pregnant patients.

Specialize Experience GS-12:

Provide full spectrum midwifery services. Triage patients, assess and provide a treatment plan. Perform complete well women, maternity (OB/GYN), and new born assessments. Manage the care of women during the prenatal, intra-partum and post-partum period, provide family planning, gynecological care, counseling, health education and preventive services. Perform follow-up examinations.

You must meet all qualification requirements within 30 days of the closing date of the announcement.