Certified Nurse Midwife

US Indian Health Service; Kayenta (AZ); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Recruitment/relocation sign-on bonus

Job summary

US Indian Health Service seeks Certified Nurse Midwives to deliver compassionate care focused on maternal and reproductive health in American Indian and Alaska Native communities.

The role emphasizes well-woman and prenatal care, family planning, and postpartum management, with opportunities for professional growth and a recruitment/relocation sign-on bonus if eligible.

Qualifications

• A graduate or higher-level degree, bachelor’s degree, associate degree, or diploma from an accredited nursing program is required.
• APN positions require a graduate or higher-level degree in nursing from an accredited program.
• Licensed or registered as a professional nurse in the appropriate jurisdiction is required for APN positions.

Responsibilities

• Perform well-woman exams and assess deliveries of newborns.
• Provide primary health care with emphasis on reproductive health.
• Manage antepartum, postpartum, gynecology, family planning and STD/HIV care.
• Triage patients and provide treatment plans; coordinate with obstetric specialists.

Skills

Well-woman exams

OB/GYN care

Family planning

Prenatal care

Postpartum care

Trauma/obstetric emergencies

Education

Bachelor's degree in nursing

Graduate or higher degree in nursing

Foreign nursing degree certification

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.

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. The selected individual is required to obtain and maintain medical staff clinical privileges, including any licensure requirements. If privileges are not obtained or maintained during employment, the employee will be subject to adverse actions, up to and including removal from Federal service.

Basic Requirements for the GS-9 (or equivalent) Grade Level

• Applicants who meet the above APN education and licensure requirements qualify for the GS-9.
• Applicants currently enrolled in a professional nursing program and expect to obtain APN licensure within 9 months.

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

In addition to the above APN requirements, applicants must meet one of the following requirements:

• 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.