Certified Nurse Midwife

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