Delta Health Center, Inc. in Mound Bayou, Mississippi, is seeking a Certified Nurse Midwife (CNM) to provide comprehensive primary healthcare services to individuals across the female lifespan. This role focuses on health promotion, disease prevention, and the management of maternal and reproductive health within a clinic/outpatient setting. The CNM will work independently while collaborating with an interdisciplinary medical and OB/GYN team, serving underserved communities in the Mississippi Delta.

Practice Info

Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC)
Clinic/outpatient setting
Serves patients across the Mississippi Delta
Interdisciplinary team that provides comprehensive primary care

Responsibilities

Provide primary care to women of all ages, including adolescents, adults, and geriatric populations, within the clinic system
Provide clinic-based prenatal, intrapartum, and postpartum care for patients with normal and uncomplicated pregnancies
Work independently with other members of the medical and OB/GYN team, with entitlements to specific clinical privileges approved by the clinic's Medical Executive Board
Participate in an interdisciplinary team that provides comprehensive primary care to patients, ensuring seamless transitions between midwifery and physician-led care when necessary
Perform patients' histories and physicals, risk factor assessments, ordering of therapeutic and diagnostic tests (e.g., labs, imaging, ultrasounds), and attend to consultations
Prescribe medications and family planning resources following the clinic's policy, formulary, and relevant State regulations
Provide health education and counseling to patients and families on prenatal nutrition, wellness, breastfeeding, and reproductive health
Consult with OB/GYN physicians on cases that are beyond the scope of qualification of the CNM or require specialized medical/surgical management

Compensation

Competitive salary commensurate with experience and qualifications

Benefits

Federal Student Loan Repayment eligibility through the NHSC Loan Repayment Program (FQHC designation)
Federal Tort Claims Act (FTCA) malpractice coverage - no tail insurance required
Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
401(k) retirement plan with employer matching
Paid Time Off (PTO), sick leave, and paid holidays
CME allowance and paid CME days for continuing education and certification maintenance
Relocation assistance may be available for qualifying candidates

Requirements

Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) or Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) with a specialty in Midwifery
Certified Nurse Midwife (CNM) certification from the American Midwifery Certification Board (AMCB)
Current license to practice as an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) in the State of Mississippi
Current DEA registration or eligibility to obtain - required
Current BLS/CPR certification required
NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program) certification preferred
A minimum of one (1) year of experience as a Certified Nurse Midwife is preferred
Experience with Electronic Health Record systems; eClinicalWorks or similar platforms preferred
Competency in obstetric ultrasound and fetal monitoring preferred
Proficiency in a second language common to the local Delta region is a plus

Certified Nurse Midwife

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