Certified Nurse Midwife

Certified Nurse Midwife – Full-Time

Kernodle Clinic, a progressive and well-respected multi-specialty group practice with locations in Burlington, Mebane, and Elon, is seeking a Certified Nurse Midwife (CNM) to join our busy OB/GYN department. With nearly 100 physicians and advanced practice providers, Kernodle Clinic is a community leader offering rewarding career opportunities in a collaborative environment.

Located just off I-40/I-85, Burlington provides the ideal balance of small-town charm and big-city access. Enjoy ample recreational activities, shopping, and dining, with the NC mountains and beaches within a day's drive and easy access to nearby metros including Greensboro, Raleigh, and Durham.

Certified Nurse Midwives provide a comprehensive range of primary health services across the lifespan, from adolescence through menopause. This includes primary care, gynecology and family planning, preconception counseling, prenatal care, labor and delivery support, postpartum care, and newborn care during the first 28 days. CNMs may also provide treatment for male partners with sexually transmitted infections (per ACNM guidelines).

This full-time position includes up to four days in the office and 6–9 call shifts (24-hour) per month. While OB/GYN experience is preferred, we welcome new graduates eager to grow within a supportive team.

All candidates must be graduates of an accredited nurse-midwifery program and hold current CNM certification and North Carolina licensure (or eligibility). Candidates are expected to demonstrate the highest level of professional judgment in accordance with NC Board of Nursing standards. Current BLS certification is also required.

Responsibilities:

• CNM's provide initial and ongoing comprehensive assessment, diagnosis and treatment, perform physical exams, and prescribe controlled and prescription medications.
• Rotate assigned call at the hospital performing post-partum rounds in the morning, doing birthplace assessments, and admitting and discharging patients as appropriate.
• Administer and prescribes medication in compliance to the DEA and the Board of Nursing for Advanced Practice Nurses, Category 2-7 drugs by the North Carolina Board of Medicine.
• Provides patient health education; addresses questions or concerns regarding medications, disease process, and anticipated outcomes.
• Complies with OSHA, Infection Control, and Safety policies including personal protective equipment, handling of infectious wastes, and properly responding to fire drills and / or emergencies; CNM is aware of the goals for JCAHO and adheres to the expected standards.
• Consults with MD as necessary regarding patients issues and plans of care.
• Order and schedule laboratory tests and diagnostic tests with the follow-up of the results; CNM will follow-through on all tests that are abnormal.