Certified Nurse Midwife - PRN
Denver Health
Location
Denver, Colorado
Salary
$62 - $69 / HOUR
Quick overview
The Certified Nurse Midwife provides comprehensive care to pregnant and birthing individuals throughout the childbearing cycle and offers primary health care services from adolescence through menopause. Responsibilities include evaluating patient health, performing medical procedures, prescribing medications, and supervising clinical education.
Requirements summary
Candidates must have a Master's Degree from a nationally accredited midwife program and 1-3 years of inpatient and outpatient midwifery care experience. Required licenses include CNM certification and various certifications from the American Heart Association and the DEA.
Job description
- We are recruiting for a mission-driven Certified Nurse Midwife - PRN to join our team! We're with you for life’s journey. At Denver Health, purpose isn’t just something we believe in—it’s something we live every day, for life’s journey. Our Values Respect | Belonging | Accountability | Transparency Department OBGYN
- CNM Job Summary Provides care to pregnant and birthing individuals throughout the childbearing cycle including antepartum, intrapartum, postpartum, and neonatal care. Provides primary health care services from adolescence through menopause including the provision of gynecologic and family planning services, diagnosis and treatment of illnesses, health promotion, disease prevention, and individualized wellness education and counseling. Supervises and teaches students and residents in the clinical setting. May perform administrative support functions as required. Essential Functions: Evaluates and monitors health condition of patient in collaboration with the interdisciplinary team, according to standards of care and current clinical practice guidelines. Refers to specialty services as needed. (15%) Assesses the health status of patients by performance of medical record review, thorough health history, and physical examination (15%) Orders and interprets diagnostic tests and provides patient care accordingly (10%) Admits and discharges patients to and from hospital inpatient care (10%) Performs gynecologic and obstetrical procedures within scope of expertise including but not limited to provision of long-acting, reversible contraceptives and limited OB ultrasound (10%) Prescribes medications including controlled substances and contraceptives (10%) Completes required clinical documentation in an accurate, thorough, and timely manner (10%) Supports patient autonomy in decision making through education about health condition and treatment options (10%) Teaches and supervises midwifery, nurse-practitioner, and medical students, and residents in the clinical setting (10%) Participates in clinical education of healthcare students as seen fit by supervising medical staff. (0%) Education: Master's Degree Graduate of a nationally accredited midwife degree program Required Work Experience: 1-3 years Inpatient and outpatient midwifery care Required Licenses: CNM-Certified Nurse Midwife - AMCB - American Midwifery Certification Board Required and NRP-Neonatal Resuscitation Program - AHA - American Heart Association Required and BLS-Basic Life Support (BLS/CPR) - AHA - American Heart Association Required and DEAREG-DEA Registration - DEA - Drug Enforcement Agency Required and CNM-Certified Nurse Midwife - DORA - Department of Regulatory Agencies Required and CNMRXN-Nurse Midwife Prescriber - DORA - Department of Regulatory Agencies Required
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Knowledge base consistent with core competencies of basic midwifery practice. Prescribes medications including controlled substances, contraceptives, and hormone therapy Skill translating scientific evidence to clinical practice. Skill in diagnostic and treatment techniques Skill in empathic communication and trauma informed care Ability to educate other employees, midwifery students, nurse-practitioner students, medical students and residents in the clinical setting. Ability to exercise initiative and judgment in selecting proper treatment. Ability to respond appropriately in emergency situations. Knowledge of electronic health record systems preferred, specifically EPIC. Shift Varies (United States of America) Work Type PRN/Intermittent Salary $61.83 - $69.09 / hr Benefits At Denver Health, we take care of the people who take care of our community. Our benefits are built to support your life, your family, and your future — with exceptional retirement contributions, and nationally recognized well-being programs. We invest in your growth through tuition assistance, career advancement pathways, and professional development — while also offering meaningful financial advantages through loan forgiveness eligibility and employer contributions. When you join Denver Health, you’re joining a mission-driven organization that invests in you. Here is a small list of our benefit programs: Social security replacement retirement plan with employer contribution of 3% On-site employee fitness center and wellness classes Community resource navigation support Childcare discount programs & exclusive perks on large brands, travel, and more Education & development opportunities including career pathways and coaching About Denver Health Denver Health is an integrated, high-quality academic health care system considered a model for the nation that includes a Level I Trauma Center, a 555-bed acute care medical center, Denver’s 911 emergency medical response system, 10 family health centers, 19 school-based health centers, Rocky Mountain Poison & Drug Safety, the Public Health Institute at Denver Health, Denver Health Medical Plan and Denver Health Foundation. As Colorado’s primary, and essential, safety-net health care system, Denver Health is a mission-driven organization that has provided millions in uncompensated care for the uninsured each year. Located near downtown Denver, Denver Health is just minutes away from many of the cultural and recreational activities Denver has to offer. Denver Health is an equal opportunity employer (EOE). We value the unique ideas, talents and contributions reflective of the needs of our community. All job applicants for safety-sensitive positions must pass a pre-employment drug test, once a conditional offer of employment has been made. Applicants will be considered until the position is filled. We Love Our Purpose Our purpose shapes our culture and guides how we show up—for our patients, our communities, and one another. Every role at Denver Health contributes to improving lives, advancing health equity, and strengthening the communities we serve. Together, we strive to transform the health of our patients and to be the most trusted health care provider in Colorado. Our values—respect, belonging, transparency, and accountability—are the foundation of our culture and are reflected across every position, clinical and nonclinical alike. No matter where you work at Denver Health, your role has a meaningful impact on patient health—often in ways you may not even realize. We invest in our people through resources designed to support both immediate success and long-term growth. Mentorship programs, tuition assistance, and our Workforce Development Center help employees transition seamlessly into their roles while preparing for future advancement. We also lead the market with a competitive benefits package, including retirement contributions with a match of up to 9.5%. Recognizing the emotional and physical demands of many jobs in health care, we created the RESTORE Center—a leading-edge space that provides intentional peer-support, and an innovative environment designed to reduce burnout and support employee well-being. At Denver Health, purpose isn’t just something we believe in—it’s something we live every day, for life’s journey. Learn more about Denver Health.
Benefits
- Wellness Classes
- Childcare Discount Programs
- Education & Development Opportunities
- On-Site Employee Fitness Center
- Social Security Replacement Retirement Plan
- Community Resource Navigation Support