Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (Nurse Midwife)

Defense Health Agency; Clarksville (TN); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Paid time off

Medical benefits

Student loan repayments

Retirement package

Job summary

A government health organization is seeking an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (Nurse Midwife) to provide comprehensive care at Blanchfield Army Community Hospital, Fort Campbell, Tennessee. Responsibilities include independent obstetric and gynecologic care, managing labor and childbirth, and collaborating with physicians. Candidates must hold a graduate degree in Midwifery and possess an active nursing license. The role offers competitive compensation, benefits, and a supportive working environment.

Qualifications

• Graduate or higher-degree from an accredited professional nursing educational program in Midwifery.
• Current, active, full and unrestricted nursing license.
• One or more full years of professional nursing experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide independent preventive, therapeutic, and comprehensive obstetric and gynecologic care.
• Collaborate with physicians regarding patient management.
• Independently manage labor and childbirth.

Skills

Obstetric and gynecologic care

Patient management

Teaching patients and families

Labor and childbirth management

Education

Graduate degree in Midwifery

Active nursing license in Midwifery

Job description

Overview

Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (Nurse Midwife), Ft Campbell, KY.

About the Position: This position is located at Blanchfield Army Community Hospital, Department of Obstetrics/Gynecology, Fort Campbell, Tennessee. This is a Direct Hire Solicitation.

Fort Campbell sits on the border of Kentucky and Tennessee, supporting a large military population. It houses various units and training schools. The base and surrounding towns offer modern facilities and amenities. Residents benefit from a low cost of living and access to a thriving metro area.

Working for the Department of Defense comes with competitive compensation, paid time off, medical benefits, student loan repayments, and a retirement package with Thrift Savings Plan and employer matching contributions. For more information, visit https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/working-in-government/benefits/

Responsibilities

• Provide independent preventive, therapeutic, and comprehensive obstetric and gynecologic care.
• Collaborate with physicians regarding patient management, including evaluation and revision of therapeutic plans and management of high‑risk, unstable, or extremely complex patients, including the intrapartum setting within scope of practice.
• Serve as project lead or associate in the design, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation of obstetrics/gynecology healthcare.
• Perform and/or request laboratory, radiologic and other diagnostic and screening tests.
• Independently manage labor and childbirth in accordance with clinical privileges.
• Oversee compliance and adherence with preventive health care needs of all patients visiting the obstetrics/gynecology clinic.
• Provide teaching to patients and their families regarding disease processes and diagnostic tests.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Who May Apply: US Citizens.

Basic Requirements for Advanced Practice Nurse (Midwife):

• Graduate or higher-degree from an accredited professional nursing educational program in Midwifery.
• Legally recognized foreign credentials: Official certification from the Commission on Graduates of Foreign Nursing Schools if applicable.
• A current, active, full and unrestricted license or registration as a professional nurse from a state, DC, Puerto Rico, or U.S. territory, and a valid National Council Licensure Examination pass.
• A current, active, full and unrestricted license or registration as a professional nurse in the specialty of Midwifery or related specialty.
• Exemption: Federal employees in the 0610 occupational series employed since September 27, 2017, with required documentation.

Additional qualification requirements:

• One or more full years of professional nursing experience (including ordering and interpreting lab results, managing labor and childbirth, and prescribing medications).
• Education must be evaluated as equivalent to a U.S. accredited program if foreign. No substitution of education for experience is allowed for this position.

Education and experience details, including transcripts, will be required during application.