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CERT NURSE MIDWIFE
Company : Covenant Health
Location : Crossville, TN, 38555
Job Type : Full Time
Date Posted : 11 January 2026
Overview
Midwife, Cumberland Women's Healthcare
Full Time, 80 Hours Per Pay Period, Day Shift
Perinatal Center Overview:
At Fort Sanders Perinatal Center, we’re here for women with pregnancies that require extra care, and we’re ready to help you make the best healthcare decisions from conception through delivery. For more than 25 years, we’ve provided comprehensive high-risk pregnancy services and delivered over 26,000 high-risk babies at Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center. We offer a range of care services for higher-risk pregnancies, including mothers over age 35, multiples, complications, birth defects, issues such as diabetes or hypertension, or pregnancies after infertility.
Our main office is located at Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center. We also have offices in West Knoxville, Morristown, and Sevierville to ensure you get the right care in the right place. We are proud to be a member of Covenant Health.
Position Summary:
Provides comprehensive healthcare to a selective population of essentially healthy women. Participates in the care of women with medical complications in collaboration with Obstetrician-Gynecologists, following established medical protocols.
Recruiter: Jennifer Gordon || apply@covhlth.com
Responsibilities
- Provides direct patient care, evaluates outcomes, consults with other specialists as required, and adjusts processes as indicated to ensure optimal patient care.
- Performs accurate history and physician examinations.
- Identifies health hazards in the patient's environment as well as patient risk factors. Identifies and considers the cultural patterns, economic status, and patient resources in plan of care.
- Participates in office clinic and Hospital schedule as assigned.
- Obtains appropriate laboratory specimens.
- Performs in office procedures as appropriate to include: Annual Exams, Colposcopies, IUD insertion and removal; Nexplanon insertions and removal; incision and drainage procedures
- Analyzes objective and subjective data for appropriate diagnosis and treatment.
- Provides primary gynecological and obstetrical care in an ambulatory setting, following established medical protocols.
- Provides inpatient obstetrical care including:
- Labor management
- Vaginal delivery of infant(s)
- Repair of lacerations/episiotomy
- Management of minor complications, following established medical protocols
- Initiates emergency care as needed.
- Rounds on assigned OB/GYN Hospital Patients.
- Other services as outlined in hospital privileges including but not limited to:
- Management of triage patients
- Management of antepartum and post-partum patients
- ER Consultations
- Admission and discharge of OB/GYN patients
- NST Interpretation
- Ultrasound fetal heart rate and/or fetal presentation
- After clinic hours patient phone calls
- Monitors and ensures accuracy of recording on patient medical records and maintains all required reports, records, statistics, etc. Documents all pertinent information.
- Refers patient to appropriate services which exceed scope of practice of the practitioner.
- Provides health promotion counseling and develop patient teaching information.
- Participates as needed in research activities and data collection.
- Instructs and supervises medical and midwifery students and other learners as assigned.
- Follows policies, procedures, and safety standards. Completes required education assignments annually. Works toward achieving goals and objectives, and participates in quality improvement initiatives as requested.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Minimum Education:
Master’s degree from an accredited school of midwifery
Minimum Experience:
Two (2) years’ experience in a midwifery practice or as a labor/delivery nurse.
Licensure Requirement:
Must have and maintain TN license for both Registered Nurse (RN) and Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) with Certificate of Fitness to Prescribe, as well as have and maintain certification of American Midwifery Certification Board (AMCB). Must have and maintain Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) registration. CPR Required.
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Frequently asked questions
A Cert Nurse Midwife at Covenant Health manages both ambulatory gynecological care and inpatient obstetrical duties like labor management and vaginal deliveries, ensuring smooth transitions between clinic visits and hospital care while following established medical protocols to provide comprehensive support for expectant mothers.
In Tennessee, Cert Nurse Midwives must hold a valid RN and APRN license with prescribing authority, American Midwifery Certification Board certification, and DEA registration. These credentials align with state regulations and ensure midwives meet local standards to practice safely in Crossville and surrounding areas.
Midwives in Crossville often address high-risk pregnancies with limited local specialist access, requiring strong collaboration skills and adaptability. Understanding regional demographics, such as rural patient needs, cultural factors, and prevalent conditions, is vital for effective perinatal care delivery.
Crossville's healthcare demand reflects a moderate growth in midwifery roles due to an aging population and increasing high-risk pregnancies. Covenant Health’s hiring aligns with regional needs, making experience and certifications important differentiators in this moderately competitive market.
Cert Nurse Midwives in Crossville typically earn between $85,000 and $105,000 annually, slightly below salaries in larger TN cities like Nashville or Knoxville, due to cost of living differences. Covenant Health offers competitive pay aligned with local market rates, factoring in experience and certifications.
Covenant Health encourages continuing education, research participation, and quality improvement efforts. Midwives benefit from a collaborative environment, mentorship, and access to multiple regional offices, fostering career advancement within a well-established healthcare network.
Yes, midwives at Covenant Health perform colposcopies, IUD and Nexplanon insertions/removals, incision and drainage, and manage labor and minor obstetrical complications. This broad procedural scope enhances patient care and allows midwives to function autonomously within established protocols.
Covenant Health’s midwife role integrates comprehensive care for high-risk pregnancies with multidisciplinary collaboration at Fort Sanders Perinatal Center. Their focus on both outpatient and inpatient care, along with regional facility access, sets a distinctive standard for nurse midwifery in Crossville.
Offering a day shift schedule with 80 hours per pay period, the role balances clinical demands with predictable hours. Covenant Health supports staff wellbeing through structured shifts and access to multiple care sites, facilitating manageable workloads and professional satisfaction.
Emphasize expertise in managing high-risk pregnancies, proficiency in obstetrical procedures, strong collaboration with OBGYNs, and cultural competency for diverse patient populations. Demonstrating familiarity with Tennessee licensure and AMCB certification also strengthens your candidacy.