Building Location:Building A - Duluth Clinic - 1st Street

Department:11430 OB & Gynecology

Job Description:Facilitates the attainment and maintenance of an optimal level of health for essentially normal women which includes antepartum, intrapartum, postpartum, gynecological, health maintenance and minor acute illness care. Responsibilities includes, but is not limited to, initial and ongoing assessment for suitability of traditional midwifery care; providing prenatal education and coordinating with a licensed health care provider as necessary to provide comprehensive prenatal care, including the routine monitoring of vital signs, indicators of fetal developments, and laboratory tests, as needed, with attention to the physical, nutritional, and emotional needs of the woman and her family. Attending and supporting the natural process of labor and birth; postpartum care of the mother and an initial assessment of the newborn, and providing information and referrals to community resources on childbirth preparation, breast-feeding exercise, nutrition, parenting, and care of the newborn. Cares for patients as noted on age-related category.
Work Experience: Minimum of 5 years nursing experience in an applicable clinical area.

Education Qualifications:

Master degree in nursing.

Licensure/Certification Qualifications:Certified Nurse-Midwife – OB/GYN – Duluth, MNThe Certified Nurse-Midwife, and Advance Practice RN, facilitates the attainment and maintenance of an optimal level of health for essentially normal women which includes antepartum, intrapartum, postpartum, gynecological, health maintenance and minor acute illness care.  Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, initial and ongoing assessment for suitability of traditional midwifery care; providing prenatal care with opportunity to consult with an Obstetrician as necessary or indicated to provide comprehensive prenatal care, including the routine monitoring of vital signs, indicators of fetal developments, and laboratory tests, as needed, with attention to the physical, nutritional, and emotional needs of the woman and her family.  Attending and supporting the natural process of labor and birth; postpartum care of the mother and providing information and referrals to community resources on childbirth preparation, breast-feeding exercise, nutrition, parenting, and care of the newborn.  The Certified Nurse-Midwife cares for patients as noted on age-related category.
This position offers:Opportunity to work with a collaborative team in a busy OB/Gyn practiceCNM’s enjoy working within full scope midwifery practice, except for newborn care, within a multi-specialty practice with access to work collaboratively with obstetricians and specialists in MFM, genetics, and reproductive medicine supportive of midwifery practiceCNM team currently has their own panel of patients, supporting them through deliverySupportive, friendly, and engaged team environmentThe current team is made of 11 OB/Gyn physicians, 3 Nurse Practitioners and 5 Certified Nurse MidwivesOpportunity to work within a teaching facility for a Family medicine Residency Program where CNM’s have the opportunity to help advance the education of residents in low intervention birth

Locations:

OB/GYN Department - Duluth Clinic – First Street Building

Potential outreach in future

Anticipated Schedule:
Variable schedule – Clinic, hospital and on-call for laboring patients

Weekends and holidays – rotation among CNM team 

EDUCATION:

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

LICENSURE/CERTIFICATIONS REQUIRED:

Current licensure as a registered nurse in Minnesota Current certification in CPR or BLS National certification from the American Midwifery Certification Board (AMCB) Successful completion of Essentia Health credentialing process prior to practice

Hired candidates may be eligible to receive additional compensation in the form of bonuses, quality incentives or production-based compensation. 

Apply online at www.essentiahealth.org/careers 

For more information, please contact:
Theresa Madrinich, Physician and Advanced Practice Recruiter
Email: Theresa.Madrinich@EssentiaHealth.org 

Current licensure as a registered nurse in appropriate state. Current certification in CPR. National certification from the American Midwifery Certification Board (AMCB). Successful completion of Essentia Health credentialing process prior to practice.

FTE:1

Possible Remote/Hybrid Option:

Shift Rotation:Day/Eve/Night Rotation (United States of America)

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Weekends:

Holidays:No

Call Obligation:No

Union:

Union Posting Deadline:

Compensation Range:

$111,945.60 - $156,728.00

Employee Benefits at Essentia Health*:

Health Coverage: Medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, plus supplemental health benefit options to ensure employees' well-being.

Retirement Savings Plans: 401(k) with employer contributions to support long-term financial security.

Professional Development: Opportunities for career growth through training, tuition reimbursement, and educational programs.

Work-Life Balance: Flexible scheduling, time off, holidays, and personal leave to help employees manage their professional and personal lives.

Employee Wellness Programs: Initiatives focused on physical, mental, and emotional health, including fitness memberships, counseling services, and wellness activities.

*Eligibility for Essentia Health’s benefit programs vary. Please refer to the benefit summary provided to you, or contact our HR Service Center at (218) 576-0000 for more information.