Certified Nurse Midwife, Full Time

cabinetpeaks; Libby (MT); On-site; USD 100,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

403(b) with employer match

Job summary

Cabinet Peaks Medical Center in Libby, MT, seeks a Certified Nurse Midwife to join our OB/GYN team. The CNM provides independent obstetric and gynecologic care, manages labor and delivery, and collaborates with physicians on high-risk patients.

The role includes well-woman exams, family planning, prenatal and postpartum care, and education for new parents. A strong commitment to patient safety, evidence-based practice, and teamwork is essential.

Qualifications

• Education and licensure as a CNM with relevant certifications.
• Ability to provide obstetric and gynecologic care per standards.
• Strong knowledge of safety, infection control, and patient education.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates clear communication to engage patients and families.
• Prioritizes patient needs and builds trusting patient relationships.
• Adheres to safety policies and reports hazards to protect patients and staff.
• Sets high standards of performance and accountability for self and team.
• Performs head-to-toe assessments for maternal/fetal and neonatal care.
• Manages labor, including admissions, assessments, and delivery.
• Collaborates with OB/GYNs on high-risk cases and care plans.
• Provides well-woman exams, family planning, and STD/HIV care.
• Administers medications correctly and supports emergency obstetric care.
• Performs first assist on cesarean sections and related perioperative care.
• Participates in meetings and continuing education to improve care.

Skills

Basic computer knowledge

English communication

Midwifery care knowledge

Safety and infection prevention

Prenatal and postpartum care

New parent education

Education

Masters or DNP in nursing with specialty in midwifery

MT state or compact nurse licensure

ID state or compact state nurse licensure

AMCB certification

DEA and state prescriptive authority

Current BLS certification

ACLS, NRP, Intermediate EFM & PALS (within 3 months)

Job description

Cabinet Peaks Medical Center is looking for a Certified Nurse Midwife to join our OB/GYN team!

The Certified Nurse Midwife will provide independent, comprehensive obstetric and gynecological care. The CNM will manage the labor including admissions, assessments of maternal/fetal status, and delivery. The CNM will evaluate and manage routine pregnancies and work with consulting OB/GYNs on high-risk patients. The Certified Nurse Midwofe will conduct well-woman examinations, family planning, and STD/HIV care.

Major Job Duties & Responsibilities

Demonstrates the communication by clearly conveying information and ideas through appropriate mechanisms in a way that engages people and helps them understand and retain the message.

Demonstrates ability to make patients and their needs a primary focus of one’s actions; developing and sustaining productive patient relationships.

Demonstrates safety by familiarizing him or herself with policies and procedures, practicing personal and patient and equipment safety consistently and reporting any and all safety hazards/unusual patient or administrative occurrences that may have effect on patient and/or staff’s wellbeing.

Demonstrates ability to set high standards of performance for self and others; assumes responsibility and accountability for successfully completing assignments or tasks; self imposing standards of excellence rather than having standards imposed.

Performs head-to-toe assessment on all patients and reassessments as per policy. This includes: maternal, fetal, neonate, and the general population considering needs specific to the standard of care for patient’s age.

Caring for women during childbirth including monitoring the mother and fetus during labor, assessing labor progress, managing complications, assisting with pain management, performing episiotomies if needed, and delivering the newborn and placenta.

Actively seeks opportunities to offer task assistance to all CPMC Team Members as appropriate.

Provides direct patient care, evaluates outcomes, consults with other specialists as required and adjusts processes and care plan to ensure optimal patient care and documents per policy.

Administers medications and their correct administration based on age of the patient and their clinical condition. Follows the six (6) medication rights and reduces the potential for medication errors.

Performs First Assist on cesarean sections or surgeries. Demonstrate knowledge of rehabilitative midwifery nursing including pre- and post-operative care.

Work with or co-manage with Family Medicine OB, OB/GYN, and MFM.

Participates in meetings, committees, and continuing education to improve individual, departmental, and organization performance.

Performs waived testing (point of care), preventive health screenings and tests, diagnosing and treating gynecological disorders, per Clinical Laboratory’s and unit’s policies and procedures. Interprets results of screenings and tests and taking appropriate action on results.

Assess patient needs and coordinates and supervises patient care as necessary.

Demonstrates an ability to be flexible, organized and function under stressful situations.

Skills, Knowledge, & Abilities

Basic computer knowledge.

Able to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing.

Knowledge of nursing midwifery care principles, practices, and procedures.

Knowledge of safety principles and infection prevention in the patient care environment.

Confirming and dating pregnancies.

Providing prenatal and postpartum care.

Admitting and discharging of in-patient mothers and newborns.

Providing education for new parents on infant care.

Supporting new mothers who are breastfeeding with education and training.

Preparing pregnant women for what to expect during the birthing process.

Must be able to pass N-95 respiratory testing or have the ability wear a Powered Air Purifying Respirator (PAPR) annually.

Must meet clinical competency standards specific to Labor and Delivery.

Schedule

Based on the needs of the department.

8-10 hour shifts. Be required to work evenings, weekends, holidays, and on-call hours.

Education Requirements

Masters or DNP graduate degree in nursing with specialty in midwifery

MT state or compact state nurse licensure

ID state or compact state nurse licensure

Certification by the American Midwifery Certification Board (AMCB)

DEA and state prescriptive authority

Current BLS certification

ACLS, NRP, Intermediate EFM & PALS; must obtain within 3 months of hire

Experience

Minimum of two (2) years experience working in the CNM role.

120-200 deliveries working in the CNM role.

Benefits Package Available

• Full-time benefits package includes medical, dental, vision, long-term disability (LTD), and life & accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D) insurance for you and your eligible family members, plus a 403(b) retirement plan with employer match.

Cabinet Peaks Medical Center is committed to providing a safe, efficient, and productive work environment for all employees. To help ensure a safe and healthful working environment, each applicant to whom an offer of employment has been made will be required as a condition of employment to undergo a substance test. Additional pre-employment items may be required. Please contact Human Resources for details.