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Certified Nurse Midwife (CNM)- Job Id:813373 Facility: W. W. Hastings Hospital Location: 1612 E.
Downing St., Tahlequah, OK 74464 Contract: November 16, 2026 – February 20, 2027 Duration: 12 weeks, with possibility of extension
24-hour in-house shifts Call: In-house 24-hour coverage Typical
7 × 24-hour shifts per month Position Overview: W. W. Hastings Hospital is seeking an experienced Certified Nurse Midwife (CNM) to provide labor and delivery coverage in an inpatient hospital setting.
The CNM will independently manage uncomplicated labor and deliveries while collaborating with physicians for complicated cases, operative deliveries, and higher-risk patients. The position primarily focuses on Labor & Delivery , with occasional opportunities to see patients in the Women's Clinic. Required Qualifications & Credentials: Current Oklahoma CNM license Oklahoma DEA AMCB certification BLS – Required ACLS – Required NRP – Required OBDNN – Required Current credentials must be active and in good standing
24-hour in-house shifts Typically 7 shifts per month Approximately 168 hours/month based on 7 × 24-hour shifts Shifts may occasionally fall on Friday, Saturday, or Sunday. Weekend requirements are not consistent because weekends may also be covered by locums or full-time Family Practice providers. Always off after post-call A designated call room is available.
Candidates may work two shifts with at least 24 hours between shifts . Primary
- Triage Labor & Delivery patients. Admit patients for labor and delivery. Independently manage uncomplicated pregnancies and labor. Perform uncomplicated vaginal deliveries. Provide postpartum care and discharge non-C-section patients. Identify high-risk pregnancies and appropriately consult the physician. Provide patient education regarding antenatal care and reproductive health. Provide emotional support and guidance before, during, and after labor. Collaborate with physicians and the multidisciplinary healthcare team. Assist with patient care and Women's Clinic services when needed. Physician Collaboration: The physician is consulted for: Complicated pregnancies and deliveries High-risk patients Operative deliveries Cesarean-section-related care Rounding on appropriate patients Patient Volume: Approximately 5–6 births per day currently Delivery volume is expected to increase following the opening of the new hospital. The primary responsibility of the CNM is Labor & Delivery. Work Environment: Hospital-based Labor & Delivery 24-hour in-house coverage Designated call room Opportunity for additional Women's Clinic patient care Collaborative environment with Family Practice physicians, locums, and other providers Key Requirements at a Glance:
- AMCB Certified
- Active Oklahoma CNM License
- Oklahoma DEA
- BLS
- ACLS
- NRP
- OBDNN
- Comfortable with 24-hour in-house shifts
- Labor & Delivery experience
- Able to manage uncomplicated vaginal deliveries independently
About the role
Hastings Hospital is seeking an experienced Certified Nurse Midwife (CNM) to provide labor and delivery coverage in an inpatient hospital setting.