Certified Nurse Midwife

Indian Health Service; Whiteriver (AZ); On-site; USD 75,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave accrual

Student loan repayment programs

Job summary

The Indian Health Service is seeking a Certified Nurse Midwife in Whiteriver, Arizona. This role involves providing independent, preventative, therapeutic, and comprehensive obstetric and gynecologic care, with a focus on delivering compassionate care to American Indian and Alaska Native people.

Successful candidates will manage labor, provide postpartum care, and collaborate with health professionals. A minimum of one year of specialized experience and a valid nursing license are required.

This position may involve on-call hours, rotating shifts, and eligibility for sign-on bonuses.

Qualifications

• Proficiency in obstetric, gynecologic and neonatal care.
• Valid nursing license and licensure to practice in the relevant jurisdiction.
• Minimum of one year of specialized experience in obstetric and gynecologic care.

Responsibilities

• Provides independent, preventative, therapeutic and comprehensive obstetric and gynecologic care.
• Manages labor and provides postpartum care using a family-centered approach.
• Performs accurate history and physical examination on obstetric and neonatal patients.

Skills

Independent obstetric and gynecologic care

Collaboration with health professionals

Patient education and support during labor

Education

Graduate or higher-level degree in nursing or midwifery

Job description

Summary

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.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Provides independent, preventative, therapeutic and comprehensive obstetric and gynecologic care. Collaborates with Obstetricians and Gynecologists.
• Performs accurate history and physical examination on obstetric, gynecologic and neonatal patients.
• Manages labor, including initial evaluation and hospital admission, ongoing assessment of maternal and fetal status, labor progress, need for intervention, and patient/family education and support.
• Provides postpartum care using a family‑centered approach, evaluates and manages the normal postpartum period, determines hospital disposition, provides discharge counseling, and conducts clinic follow‑up.

Requirements

• Proficiency in obstetric, gynecologic and neonatal care.
• Ability to work independently and collaborate with other health professionals.
• Valid nursing license and licensure to practice in the relevant jurisdiction.
• Completion of a federal background investigation.
• Compliance with E‑Verify and other federal employment verification procedures.

Qualifications

Education: A graduate or higher‑level degree in nursing or midwifery from an accredited institution. For foreign‑educated applicants, certification from the Commission on Graduates of Foreign Nursing Schools is required.

License: Passed the National Council Licensure Examination and current, active, unrestricted license as a professional nurse. Advanced Practice Nurse positions require licensure in the clinical specialty.

Experience: A minimum of one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level, including obstetric and gynecologic care, and management of pregnant patients.

Grade‑Level Requirements: For GS‑9, GS‑11, GS‑12, applicants must meet education, licensure and experience criteria outlined for the respective grade.

Additional Information

This position is subject to on‑call hours or standby duty, rotating shifts, and may require sign‑on bonuses and a 6‑month service agreement. A Real ID is required beginning May 7, 2025. The role also includes financial suitability review and may provide benefits such as annual leave accrual.

EEO Statement

The Indian Health Service is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The Indian Health Service (IHS), National Health Service Corps (NHSC), and Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) provide student loan repayment programs for qualifying health disciplines.