📝 Description: **Overview:**
Akicita Federal is seeking a compassionate and skilled Certified Nurse Midwife to provide high\\-quality women’s health and obstetric care at the Gallup Indian Medical Center (GIMC). This role serves a culturally diverse patient population, with a strong focus on community\\-centered care and culturally sensitive practices. **Key Responsibilities:*** Provide full\\-scope midwifery services, including prenatal, intrapartum, postpartum, newborn, and gynecological care.
* Conduct physical examinations, order and interpret diagnostic tests, and develop evidence\\-based care plans.
* Manage and attend labor and deliveries, ensuring patient safety and comfort.
* Collaborate with OB/GYN physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to provide coordinated care.
* Offer patient education on family planning, reproductive health, breastfeeding, and newborn care.
* Maintain accurate and timely electronic health records (EHR) in accordance with IHS documentation standards.
* Participate in quality assurance programs, peer reviews, and continuing education activities.
* Provide culturally competent care, respecting the traditions and values of Native American patients.
**Minimum Qualifications:*** Graduate of an accredited Nurse Midwifery program.
* Current, unrestricted Registered Nurse (RN) license and Certified Nurse Midwife (CNM) certification.
* Active Basic Life Support (BLS) and Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certifications.
* Minimum of 2 years’ full\\-scope midwifery experience preferred; experience in IHS or rural healthcare setting is a plus.
* Ability to work in a collaborative, multidisciplinary team environment.
* Strong communication, patient education, and critical thinking skills.
**Contract Benefits:*** Competitive hourly rate (W2 or 1099\\)
* Paid Federal Holidays
* Paid Time Off (PTO) and Sick Leave
* Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
* Travel and lodging support, if applicable
**About Gallup Indian Medical Center:**
GIMC is an Indian Health Service hospital serving the Navajo Nation and surrounding communities, offering a full spectrum of inpatient and outpatient services. Providers enjoy the opportunity to work in a mission\\-driven environment, delivering care that makes a meaningful difference in patients’ lives.
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