What are the responsibilities and job description for the Certified Midwife position at Ashe Memorial Hospital?
Certified Midwife
Ashe Memorial Hospital |
At Ashe Memorial Hospital, we are driven by our mission:
“To meet the needs of the community by delivering patient-centered, high-quality health care.”
Ashe Memorial Hospital is proud to have been voted Ashe’s Best Place to Work from 2022–2025. Join an award-winning healthcare organization recognized for excellence in patient care, teamwork, and community impact. This is your opportunity to provide compassionate women’s healthcare in a close-knit mountain community where your work truly makes a difference.
Position Details
- Position: Certified Midwife
- Department: Ashe Women & Children's Health
- Reports To: Practice Manager / Supervising Physician
- Status: Full-Time | Exempt
- Location: On-site in Jefferson, NC
- Compensation: Pay commensurate with experience
Position Summary
The Certified Midwife provides comprehensive women’s healthcare services including prenatal, postpartum, gynecologic, and preventative care while supporting continuity of care between patient visits. This position works collaboratively with physicians, nursing staff, and interdisciplinary teams to deliver patient-centered care for women across the lifespan.
The ideal candidate is compassionate, clinically confident, and committed to providing exceptional care to women, infants, and families in both routine and emergent situations.
Patient Population Served
- Infants (0–1 year)
- Pediatric patients (1–12 years)
- Adolescents (13–18 years)
- Adult women’s health patients
- Obstetric patients (antepartum and postpartum)
- Families and visitors
- Physicians and staff
Minimum Qualifications
Education
- Completion of an accredited Nurse Midwife Program required
- Completion of Lactation Educator Training Program preferred
Licensure & Certifications
- Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in the State of North Carolina required
- Current Nurse Midwife license in the State of North Carolina required
- Current BLS certification required
- ACLS certification required
- PALS certification required
- NRP certification required
Experience
- Previous healthcare experience preferred
Skills & Qualifications
- Ability to read, write, and communicate effectively in English
- Basic computer proficiency required
- Strong patient and guest relations skills
- Ability to function effectively in stressful and emergency situations
- Strong communication, teamwork, and organizational skills
Performance Expectations
The ideal candidate will:
- Demonstrate professionalism, compassion, and patient-centered care
- Communicate effectively with patients, families, providers, and staff
- Adapt positively to changing clinical demands and workflow needs
- Support a collaborative and respectful team environment
- Maintain current clinical competencies and regulatory compliance standards
Working Conditions
- Ability to work under stressful and emergency situations
- Ability to lift up to 50 pounds
- Frequent standing, walking, bending, and patient care activities
- General indoor clinical environment
- Quiet to light noise levels
- Strong verbal and written communication skills required
Occupational Hazards
- Potential exposure to infectious patients or materials
- Potential exposure to hazardous substances including cleaning agents and medications
- Potential exposure to needles and sharp instruments
- Potential for musculoskeletal strain if proper lifting techniques are not utilized
Additional Employment Requirements
- Annual Health & Safety Inservice (ADI)
- Annual Employee Health Screening
- Back Safety and Body Mechanics training
- Age-Specific Competency requirements
- Must be willing to receive all required vaccinations unless an approved exemption has been granted
Equal Opportunity Employer
Ashe Memorial Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers applicants based on qualifications, experience, and ability to perform the essential functions of the position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job duties without compromising patient care. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other protected classification under applicable law.