The Certified Nurse Midwife (CNM) at Sterling Health Solutions provides women’s health services, including obstetric, gynecological, family planning, and STI care, under the supervision of a staff OBGYN and the Chief Medical Officer. The role involves managing patient care, collaborating with physicians, and participating in quality improvement activities across multiple clinic sites.

Responsibilities

• Manage and coordinate individual patient care, including obstetric and gynecological services.
• Provide ongoing prenatal care, risk assessments, and patient education according to established protocols.
• Refer patients for consultation, collaborative management, or ongoing care as needed.
• Collaborate with physicians for patients with complex needs.
• Obtain hospital privileges at CHI St. Joseph Mt. Sterling.
• Participate in the OBGYN call schedule with backup from physicians.
• Engage in staff meetings, in-services, and quality improvement activities.
• Interpret laboratory and diagnostic data to inform patient care.

Compensation

• Salary-based compensation (W-2 tax status).

Benefits

• No health insurance coverage offered.
• No employer retirement contributions.

Shift & Schedule

• Variable schedule days and hours.
• Call schedule varies and requires on-call availability.
• Participation in the OBGYN call schedule with backup from physicians.

Requirements

• Active, unrestricted Kentucky Certified Nurse Midwife (CNM) certification with prescriptive privileges.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Ability to provide sensitive, culturally competent care to patients of all economic backgrounds.
• Proficiency in examining, diagnosing, and treating patients of all ages independently.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Manual dexterity and eye/hand coordination.
• Ability to work under stressful conditions and irregular hours.
• Physical ability to perform extensive standing, sitting, and walking.
• Knowledge of healthcare regulations and quality improvement processes.
• Willingness to work in a clinical environment with exposure to communicable diseases and bodily fluids.