Certified Nurse Midwife

Sioux Center Health; Sioux Falls (SD); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO available day 1

Employer retirement match

Career development mentorship

Job summary

Avera Obstetrics & Gynecology is seeking a Certified Nurse-Midwife (CNM) to join our multidisciplinary team. You will provide obstetric and gynecologic care, educate patients on prenatal and postnatal practices, and collaborate with physicians to optimize patient outcomes.

The ideal candidate holds a Master's in Nurse Midwifery, is CNM-certified, maintains active licensure, and commits to our CARE values. This full-time role offers comprehensive benefits and a stable work schedule in Sioux

Qualifications

• Master's level degree in Nurse Midwifery is required.
• Active CNM license in the state of practice.
• Ability to work within written protocols and collaborate with physicians.

Responsibilities

• Provide medical services and health education to obstetric and gynecologic patients.
• Consult and collaborate with physician teams on assessment and treatment.
• Perform diagnostic and therapeutic procedures per approved protocols.
• Interpret diagnostic information and plan patient care with physicians.
• Ensure appropriate referrals and maintain patient records.
• Maintain safety and aseptic practices and educate patients on care.
• Uphold organizational policies and standard operating procedures.

Skills

Nurse Midwifery collaboration

Patient education

Team-based care

Communication skills

Education

Master's Nurse Midwifery program

CNM - American Midwifery Certification Board

Job description

Work Shift

Day/Evening/Weekend/Holiday Shift (United States of America)

Location

Avera Obstetrics & Gynecology Plaza 1

Worker Type

Regular

Work Shift

Day/Evening/Weekend/Holiday Shift (United States of America)

You Belong at Avera

Be part of a multidisciplinary team built with compassion and the goal of Moving Health Forward for you and our patients. Work where you matter.

A Brief Overview

Provides medical care and treatment to obstetrical & gynecological patients and instruct patients in proper prenatal and postnatal practices and infant care.

What You Will Do

• Provides medical services and health education to patients and family members. Effectively contributes to the health education of individuals and groups and applies appropriate methods designed to increase each person’s motivation to assume responsibility for their own health care.


• Consults and collaborates with physician as assessing, diagnosing and treating patients.


• Performs necessary diagnostic and therapeutic procedures according to written, approved protocols and appropriate licensing and administrative authorities.


• Interprets information gathered during the diagnostic process and consults with the physician as appropriate regarding abnormal health assessment findings to establish appropriate plan of care.


• Assures that appropriate referrals are made for patients.


• Provides quality care for patient, demonstrates appropriate health, safety, and aseptic practices. Recognizes and reacts appropriately to environmental safety factors related to patient care. Effectively provides patient instruction related to environment of care and safety standards.


• Practices according to written, approved protocols and appropriate licensing and administrative authorities. Understands, applies, and supports practice policies, procedures, goals and standards.


• Maintains patient records and accurate information.

Essential Qualifications

The individual must be able to work the hours specified. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job function satisfactorily including having visual acuity adequate to perform position duties and the ability to communicate effectively with others, hear, understand and distinguish speech and other sounds. These requirements and those listed above are representative of the knowledge, skills, and abilities required to perform the essential job functions. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions, as long as the accommodations do not cause undue hardship to the employer.

Required Education, License/Certification, Or Work Experience

• Master's Nurse Midwifery program


• Certified Nurse Midwife (CNM) - American Midwifery Certification Board (AMCB) An active license in the state of practice Upon Hire and


• Federal Drug Enforcement Admin - US Department of Justice Drug Enforcement Admin State and federal based on state of practice Upon Hire

Expectations and Standards

• Commitment to the daily application of Avera’s mission, vision, core values, and social principles to serve patients, their families, and our community.


• Promote Avera’s values of compassion, hospitality, and stewardship.


• Uphold Avera’s standards of Communication, Attitude, Responsiveness, and Engagement (CARE) with enthusiasm and sincerity.


• Maintain confidentiality.


• Work effectively in a team environment, coordinating work flow with other team members and ensuring a productive and efficient environment.


• Comply with safety principles, laws, regulations, and standards associated with, but not limited to, CMS, The Joint Commission, DHHS, and OSHA if applicable.

Benefits You Need & Then Some

Avera is proud to offer a wide range of benefits to qualifying part-time and full-time employees. We support you with opportunities to help live balanced, healthy lives. Benefits are designed to meet needs of today and into the future.

• PTO available day 1 for eligible hires.


• Up to 5% employer matching contribution for retirement


• Career development guided by hands-on training and mentorship

Avera is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, Veteran Status, or other categories protected by law. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation for help with your online application, please call 1-605-504-4444 or send an email to [e-mail].