Impactful Certified Nurse Midwife – Sign-On Bonus Eligible

Indian Health Service; Shiprock (NM); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Recruitment/relocation bonuses

Job summary

Indian Health Service is seeking a Certified Nurse Midwife to deliver obstetric and gynecologic care, including well-woman exams, in a mission-driven environment serving American Indian and Alaska Native people.

The role emphasizes independent practice, collaboration with obstetricians/gynecologists, and comprehensive patient education. Applicants must hold an APN with a nursing license and meet rigorous background requirements, with on-call expectations and E-Verify compliance.

Qualifications

• Requires graduate or higher-level nursing degree accredited by recognized bodies.
• Active nursing license/registration in the relevant state.
• Advanced Practice Nurse (APN) licensure in clinical specialty specified (Midwifery).
• Background investigation and E-Verify may be required.

Responsibilities

• Provide independent obstetric, gynecologic, and neonatal care.
• Perform comprehensive history and physical examinations in OB/GYN and neonatal patients.
• Manage labor including admission, monitoring, intervention decisions, and education.
• Provide postpartum care with discharge planning and follow-up.

Skills

Obstetric care

Well-woman exams

Patient counseling

Labor management

Education

Graduate or higher-level nursing degree

Active APN licensure in US

Job description

Indian Health Service is seeking a Certified Nurse Midwife to deliver obstetric and gynecologic care, including well-woman exams, in a mission-driven environment serving American Indian and Alaska Native people.

The role emphasizes independent practice, collaboration with obstetricians/gynecologists, and comprehensive patient education. Applicants must hold an APN with a nursing license and meet rigorous background requirements, with on-call expectations and E-Verify compliance.