CNM - OBGYN - Duluth, MN

The Certified Nurse Midwife (CNM), an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN), provides comprehensive, patient-centered care to women across the lifespan, supporting optimal health for essentially normal pregnancies and gynecologic needs. The role encompasses antepartum, intrapartum, and postpartum care, gynecologic services, health maintenance, and management of minor acute illnesses. Responsibilities Conduct initial and ongoing assessments to determine appropriateness for midwifery care; provide individualized prenatal education; collaborate with licensed health care providers to ensure comprehensive, high-quality care. Deliver routine prenatal care, including monitoring vital signs, fetal growth and development, and laboratory results, while addressing the physical, nutritional, and emotional needs of the patient and their family. Attend and support the natural process of labor and birth, provide postpartum care to the mother, complete initial newborn assessments, and offer education, guidance, and referrals to community resources related to childbirth preparation, breastfeeding, nutrition, exercise, parenting, and newborn care. Practice Specifics Opportunity to work within a collaborative, high-volume OB practice under a collaborative agreement with physicians, with increasing autonomy as the midwifery model evolves. Join a team of experienced Certified Nurse Midwives who manage their own patient panels and provide continuity of care through delivery, with the shared goal of building a fully independent midwifery program. Supportive, collegial, and highly engaged team culture values collaboration and mutual respect. Comprehensive care team comprising 14 physicians, 7 midwives, 4 genetic counselors, 3 nurse practitioners, 1 physician assistant, and 35 additional team members, all committed to working together to achieve the best outcomes for patients. Locations OB/GYN Department - Duluth Clinic – 1st Street (Potential outreach locations in the Twin Ports Area). Schedule 0.6 FTE position. Practice includes clinic, hospital coverage, and potential on-call responsibilities for laboring patients. Participation in weekend and on-call rotation. Call shifts are not included in the assigned FTE and are compensated separately, with additional pay when called in. Qualifications Graduate of an accredited school of nursing with a master's degree and certified registered nurse midwifery program as approved by the American College of Nurse Midwives. Current licensure as a registered nurse in MN. Current certification in CPR. National certification from the American Midwifery Certification Board (AMCB). Successful completion of Essentia Health credentialing process prior to practice. Benefits Comprehensive benefits include medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, supplemental options to fit individual needs, a 401(k) plan with employer contributions, professional development support through training and tuition reimbursement, flexible scheduling, generous time off, and wellness resources focused on physical, mental, and emotional health. Benefit eligibility may vary; refer to detail summary or contact HR Service Center. Essentia Health is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. The company does not discriminate in employment because of age, color, creed, culture, disability, genetic information, language, local Human Rights Commission activity, national origin, military service, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, socioeconomic status, or public assistance status. #J-18808-Ljbffr Essentia Health