JOB DESCRIPTION: A Certified Nurse Midwife (CNM) is an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse who has successfully completed a recognized program of study and clinical experience in obstetrics and is qualified to provide care for expectant mothers whose pregnancies are apparently normal. The APRN-CNM furnishes professional medical care during the pregnancy, labor, delivery, and after-birth phases for both the mother and newborn infant. APRN-CNMs normally operate out of specialized health care facilities or work independently.