Certified Nurse-Midwife (CNM) – IHS / Rosebud, South Dakota

Certified Nurse-Midwife (CNM) – IHS / Rosebud, South Dakota

Location: Rosebud, South Dakota
Work Setting: Rosebud IHS Hospital
Employment Type: Contract / Full-Time
Schedule: Monday–Friday clinic coverage 24/7 OB emergency on-call rotation
Contract Duration: 12 months
Coverage: Two full-time-equivalent CNMs
Organization: DreamCatchers Consulting LLC

About the Opportunity

DreamCatchers Consulting LLC is seeking qualified Certified Nurse-Midwives (CNMs) to support Rosebud IHS Hospital in Rosebud, South Dakota.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced CNM interested in providing maternal health, women's health, prenatal/postpartum, gynecological and OB emergency services in a rural/underserved healthcare environment.

The position requires participation in a 24/7 OB emergency on-call rotation and close coordination with physicians, nursing staff, emergency services and other healthcare professionals.

Key Responsibilities

The selected CNM will be responsible for:

• Providing comprehensive prenatal care and maternal health services.
• Providing postpartum and women's health care.
• Providing gynecological and family-planning services.
• Providing women's primary healthcare within the CNM scope of practice.
• Evaluating and stabilizing OB emergencies.
• Responding to Emergency Department OB-related cases as required.
• Participating in the 24/7 OB emergency on-call rotation.
• Responding to OB emergencies within the facility's required timeframe.
• Collaborating with physicians and other clinical professionals.
• Facilitating appropriate patient transfer when higher-level care is required.
• Maintaining accurate and timely clinical documentation in the applicable EHR/RPMS environment.
• Supporting care coordination and continuity of patient care.
• Participating in quality improvement, peer review, morbidity/mortality activities and applicable clinical initiatives.
• Supporting applicable maternal and child health performance/GPRA requirements.
• Complying with IHS policies, hospital bylaws, credentialing requirements and applicable federal and state requirements.

The PWS specifically requires CNMs to provide prenatal, postpartum, gynecological, women's primary care and OB emergency services and participate in the on-call rotation. Combined_Synopsis_RSU_CNM_Final

Required Qualifications

Candidates should meet the following requirements:

Education

• Graduate of an ACME-accredited nurse-midwifery program.
• MSN, MM, DNP or equivalent graduate-level preparation as applicable to CNM practice.

Certification

• Current American Midwifery Certification Board (AMCB) CNM certification.
• Current and unrestricted professional credentials required for practice.

Licensure

• Current South Dakota RN/APRN license or eligibility.
• Appropriate South Dakota authorization to practice nurse-midwifery.
• Appropriate prescriptive authority.
• Current DEA registration, where required.

Clinical Certifications

Candidates should possess current:

• BLS
• NRP
• ACLS, where required/applicable
• Other emergency/clinical certifications required by the hospital or privileging process.

Experience

Preference will be given to candidates with experience in:

• Certified Nurse-Midwifery
• Women's health
• Obstetrics
• Prenatal and postpartum care
• Gynecology
• OB emergency care
• Hospital-based clinical practice
• Rural healthcare
• FQHC or underserved healthcare environments
• IHS or other government healthcare environments

The PWS identifies rural/FQHC/IHS experience and AI/AN cultural competency as preferred qualifications. Combined_Synopsis_RSU_CNM_Final

IHS / Rural Healthcare Experience

Experience working with American Indian/Alaska Native (AI/AN) communities or in an IHS, tribal, rural, FQHC or other underserved healthcare environment is highly desirable.

Candidates should demonstrate:

• Cultural sensitivity and respect.
• Patient-centered communication.
• Ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary environment.
• Ability to operate independently while appropriately escalating clinical issues.
• Understanding of the challenges associated with rural healthcare access and continuity.

On-Call Requirement

This position includes participation in the 24/7 OB emergency on-call rotation.

The CNM must be able to:

• Remain available during assigned on-call periods.
• Respond to OB emergencies.
• Respond to the Emergency Department within the required facility timeframe.
• Evaluate and stabilize patients within CNM scope and privileges.
• Coordinate with physicians and other clinical personnel.
• Facilitate transfer when necessary.
• Complete required clinical documentation.

The PWS specifies an emergency response timeframe not exceeding 60 minutes. Combined_Synopsis_RSU_CNM_Final

Credentialing & Compliance

Selected candidates must successfully complete applicable:

• Hospital credentialing
• Privileging
• Background investigation
• License verification
• Certification verification
• Reference verification
• Professional liability requirements
• Health screening/immunization requirements
• Mandatory training
• IHS/hospital-specific onboarding

Candidates will be required to satisfy applicable credentialing and privileging requirements before providing patient care. Combined_Synopsis_RSU_CNM_Final

Compensation

Premium contract opportunity.

Compensation will be based on experience, qualifications, certifications, clinical background and overall fit, with the engagement modeled around a premium CNM market compensation structure.

Target compensation benchmark: approximately $145–$150 /hour, subject to final candidate qualifications and contract terms.

Additional contract-support considerations may include applicable travel, housing/lodging and other assignment-related support, subject to the final employment/contract arrangement.

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate is an experienced CNM who:

• Is AMCB certified.
• Holds or can obtain the required South Dakota credentials.
• Has strong OB and women's health experience.
• Is comfortable with 24/7 emergency on-call responsibilities.
• Can work independently in a rural hospital environment.
• Has strong clinical documentation and communication skills.
• Understands multidisciplinary hospital operations.
• Is comfortable working with underserved and culturally diverse populations.
• Can complete federal/IHS credentialing requirements.
• Demonstrates a strong commitment to continuity and quality of patient care.

Why Join This Assignment?

Meaningful Clinical Impact
Support maternal and women's healthcare services for the Rosebud community.

Premium Contract Opportunity
Competitive compensation for qualified CNM professionals.

Rural Healthcare Experience
Opportunity to work in an IHS hospital serving an underserved population.

Clinical Variety
Prenatal, postpartum, gynecological, women's primary care and OB emergency responsibilities.

Professional Environment
Work collaboratively with physicians, nurses and other healthcare professionals.

Pay: $60.00 - $110.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40.0 per week

Benefits:

• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Relocation assistance

Work Location: In person

Salary : $60 - $110