From 1 posting and nurse reviews · Employer research Sep 28, 2026Sources
The short version
A medical assistant extern at the Maple Grove site described supervisors, floor staff, and providers as patient with beginners and quick to help, which matters when you are still asking a lot of questions.
For new gradsSources
As of 2024-10-28Source: indeed.comStaff reviews repeatedly point to personable, collaborative physicians rather than distant ones, which shapes how a clinic day actually feels.
For experienced nursesSources
As of 2023-03-10Source: glassdoor.comFront desk float work in Maple Grove posts at $23.24 to $32.76 an hour, a useful anchor if a partner or family member is job hunting alongside you.
If you are moving hereSources
As of 2026-09-28Source: indeed.com
Nursing here
- Preceptors and orientation
Supportive learning culture noted by students; medical assistant extern reported supervisors, floor staff, and providers were welcoming, patient with beginners, and eager to assist.
Oakdale OBGYN · employer research
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As of 2024-10-28Source: indeed.com
Published pay and benefits
- Annual pay
$117,686.00/year
Certified Nurse Midwife (CNM), full-time clinic position (Maple Grove/Blaine); starting pay typically in first quartile
As of 2026-09-28
- Annual pay
Certified Nurse Midwife (CNM) maximum stated salary range
As of 2026-09-28
- Hourly pay
Patient Support Services (Front Desk) Float in Maple Grove, MN ($23.24 - $32.76/hr)
As of 2026-09-28
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Workplace photos
What nurses say
Themes from public reviews
Summaries of published reviews, with the original sources.
- Doctor-staff relationships and supportive culture
- Staff commend physicians for being personable and collaborative, highlighting an employee-centered work culture and management that shows genuine care.
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As of 2023-03-10Source: glassdoor.com- Compensation and career advancement limits
- While team camaraderie and physician interactions are praised, employees note limited opportunities for career progression and lower ratings for compensation.
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As of 2018-05-16Source: glassdoor.com- Management and internal promotion dynamics
- A former scheduling employee expressed frustration with management favoritism when handing out promotions.
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As of 2024-05-18Source: indeed.com
More review themes
- Welcoming student externship experience
- A student extern noted that Maple Grove clinical staff and front desk teams were patient, helpful, and welcoming to trainees.
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As of 2024-10-28Source: indeed.com
The hard parts
Reviewers who praise the camaraderie also say pay ratings run low and advancement is limited, and one former scheduler described favoritism in how promotions were handed out — worth asking directly about the path from your role.
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What to ask
- How is base pay set for the role, and which differentials apply?
- Which shifts are open, and what are the weekend, holiday and call rules?
- How long is orientation, and will I have one preceptor?
- What does a usual day’s workload look like?
Living in Maple Grove, MN
Maple Grove blends easy post-shift recharging with convenient suburban living. Rent low-maintenance apartments near Arbor Lakes retail and transit, or settle near Weaver Lake. On days off, decompress across the city’s 36-mile trail network, swim at Elm Creek Park Reserve, or kayak Fish Lake.
Browse roles in Maple Grove- State price level · Minnesota
- 1% below the national average
- State index 98.6 (100 = national)
- Median gross rent
- $1,868/mo
- rent and tenant-paid utilities
- Median household income
- $132,731/yr
- all local households, not nurse pay
U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis · 2024 Regional Price Parities · Census ACS 2024
Current openings at Oakdale OBGYN
Sources
- glassdoor.com/Reviews/Oakdale-Obstetrics-and-Gynecology-Reviews-E1366288.htm
The short version, What nurses say, The hard parts · as of 2023-03-10
- indeed.com/cmp/Oakdale-Obgyn/reviews
The short version, Nursing here, What nurses say, The hard parts · as of 2024-10-28
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