Certified Nurse Midwife

Job Description

Job Description

Certified Nurse Midwife (CNM) – 1-Year Contract

Indian Health Service | Rosebud, South Dakota

Sterling Medical is seeking Certified Nurse Midwives (CNMs) for a one-year contract assignment supporting the Indian Health Service at Rosebud IHS Hospital in Rosebud, South Dakota.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced CNM interested in providing comprehensive women’s health and obstetric care while serving the Native American community.

Travel & Housing Provided

For this one-year assignment, Sterling Medical will provide:

Flight/travel to the assignment
Lodging
Rental car
Location

Rosebud IHS Hospital
800 Hospital Drive
Rosebud, SD 57570

Schedule

Outpatient clinic hours are generally Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
Participation in shared 24/7 on-call coverage for obstetric emergencies is required.
At least one CNM will serve as the primary on-call provider during non-clinic hours.
Qualifications

Education

Graduate of a nurse-midwifery program accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Midwifery Education (ACME).
MSN with a nurse-midwifery specialty, Master of Midwifery (MM), DNP, or equivalent qualifying graduate-level degree.
Licensure & Certification

Current American Midwifery Certification Board (AMCB) Certified Nurse-Midwife certification.
Current, unrestricted South Dakota RN and APRN licenses, or eligibility to obtain them before beginning the assignment.
South Dakota APRN authorization to practice in the midwifery role.
Prescriptive authority consistent with South Dakota requirements.
DEA registration, Schedule II-V, required.
Current BLS certification.
Current Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification.
ACLS preferred and may be required for credentialing.
Experience

Minimum 1 year of professional nurse-midwifery clinical experience.
Previous experience with Indian Health Service, FQHCs, rural healthcare, or underserved populations is strongly preferred.
Experience providing culturally respectful, patient-centered care to Native American populations is highly desirable.
Additional Clinical Competencies

Candidates should have completed, or be willing to complete, training in:

Fetal heart rate monitoring and NICHD terminology
Shoulder dystocia management
Eclampsia management
Postpartum hemorrhage (PPH) protocols
Maternal Early Warning Systems (MEWS)