Inpatient Certified Midwife
Schedule: Full-Time, 10 days of 24-hour hospital coverage shifts per month
Job Description:
We are hiring a skilled Certified Midwife for our inpatient team, focusing on labor and delivery in a high-autonomy setting. With 800 births per year at our hospital, this role offers the chance to manage routine deliveries independently while supported by a robust physician backup system.
Key Responsibilities:
Provide 24-hour hospital coverage for labor and delivery, including:
Managing routine births without required OB/GYN presence.
Coordinating prenatal and postpartum care during shifts.
Handling obstetric emergencies with physician backup as needed.
Operate at the top of your license in Tennessee, with autonomy over low-risk cases and support for clinical decision-making from on-call physicians.
Qualifications:
Active certification as any type of Certified Midwife (e.g., CNM, CM, CPM) and Tennessee licensure as applicable.
Proficiency in labor and delivery, with a focus on patient safety and comfort.
Comfort with 24-hour shifts and emergency response preferred.
Support & Resources:
Physician on call 24/7/365 for high-risk cases or complications.
No onsite NICU; telehealth with Children’s Knoxville within 15 minutes, plus expedited transfers (air transport discussions with Niswonger-Ballad underway).
Benefits:
Independent provider model with significant autonomy.
Be part of a dynamic team delivering 800 births annually.
Competitive schedule with 20 days off per month.
State-of-the-Art Facility – 5,000 sq. ft. clinic with modern equipment.
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