Certified Nurse Midwife, Rainier Beach (.6 - 1.0 FTE)

Purpose

The role of the Certified Nurse Midwife is to provide comprehensive pregnancy, birth, well woman and in-hospital newborn care. The Certified Nurse Midwife works as an independent provider and collaborates with other providers and consultants as necessary to fulfill Neighborcare Health’s mission and purpose.

Health, Wellness & Retirement Benefits

• Medical, Dental & Vision insurance
• Paid time off & paid holidays
• Retirement with contribution match
• Life & AD&D, pet insurance
• Employee assistance program, & more!

Compensation

• The target wage range for this position is $56.94 per hour to $82.44 per hour.
• Final offers are individually based on various factors, including skill set, years of experience, location, qualifications, work schedule and other job-related reasons

Primary Responsibilities

• Independently provide antepartum, intrapartum and postpartum care to low and moderate risk obstetric patients.
• Collaborate with ob-gyn and perinatology services to provide care for select high risk obstetric patients.
• Provide well-woman care, including contraceptive counseling and pregnancy options counseling.
• Maintain a problem-oriented patient record including problem list, medication list, and flow sheets. Order and interpret indicated laboratory and other diagnostic tests. Prescribe medications and refer to specialty services as appropriate.
• Offer culturally sensitive education, counseling, and support in accordance with the patient and family-centered model of care.
• Participate in the development of midwifery protocols, policies, and documentation standards with practice partners.
• Work scheduled clinic hours and provide hospital in-house coverage, including days, nights, weekends and holidays.
• Work closely with other staff members as an interdisciplinary team and attend organization, clinic and team meetings.
• Complete assigned in-service trainings and continuing education to enhance professional knowledge and provide evidence-based care.
• May precept midwifery students assigned to Neighborcare Health as part of their professional education.
• Available to pick up additional shifts at a minimum of 2 times per month to support team coverage needs during unexpected call outs or sick leave, high census periods requiring additional staffing, holiday coverage gaps, training period for new staff members.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Skills

• Basic computer and EHR competency with the ability to learn and use company software programs.
• Ability to communicate respectfully and with people of varied racial, education and socio-economic backgrounds as well as individuals with disabilities and contagious diseases.
• Ability to meet and comply with HIPAA/Confidentiality policies and procedures.
• Ability to follow written and verbal directions and to complete assigned tasks.
• Ability to be detail-oriented, multi-task, organize, problem solve and to follow up on tasks.
• Ability to read, write and communicate effectively in English.
• Ability to work within a team.
• Ability to work with supervision, receiving instructions/feedback, coaching/counseling and or action/discipline.
• Ability to effectively perform job duties under high levels of activity, variety of conditions and restraints.
• Ability to demonstrate predictable, reliable and timely attendance.
• Available to pick up additional shifts at a minimum of 2 times per month to support team coverage needs during unexpected call outs or sick leave, high census periods requiring additional staffing, holiday coverage gaps, training period for new staff members.

Preferred Skills

• Ability to speak additional language(s)
• Unless ineligible, a Buprenorphine Waiver as a requirement for all medical providers with a DEA license (except School-Based Health Center providers).

Providers without this waiver will be required to sign up for this waiver after hire.

Education/Experience Requirements

• Licensed to practice as an ARNP and CNM in the State of Washington
• Graduation from an educational program accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Midwifery and Education (ACME) required.
• Successful completion of the certifying examination by the American Midwifery Certification Board (AMCB) required.
• Enrollment in the Certification Maintenance Program by the AMCB required.

Preferred Requirements

• Two or more years providing midwifery care
• Trained in first and third trimester limited obstetric ultrasound and in the first assist role for Cesarean births
• Experienced in the care and assessment of normal newborns
• Experience in providing care to a low-income, multi-ethnic populations and a demonstrated ability to relate respectfully and effectively to people of diverse racial, educational, and socioeconomic backgrounds
• Prior experience using EPIC

About Neighborcare Health

Since 1968, Neighborcare Health has been removing barriers to health care for our neighbors. We believe everyone deserves a place to call their health care home, where a team of medical, dental and mental health professionals work in collaboration with each patient to develop a personal health improvement plan.

We are one of the largest providers of primary medical, dental and behavioral health care services in the Seattle area serving low-income and uninsured families and individuals, seniors on fixed incomes, immigrants, and people experiencing homelessness. Each year we care for nearly 60,000 patients at our nearly 30 non-profit medical, dental and school-based clinics. We ask everyone to pay what they can, but no one is turned away due to inability to pay.

Our clinics are located in neighborhoods where health disparities are the greatest, and our care teams, who speak over 55 languages and dialects, are as diverse as our patients. No matter who you are, or where you come from, regardless of your insurance, income or immigration status, you are welcome at Neighborcare Health.

Learn more about us here.

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