Certified Nurse Midwife, Columbia City (.6 -.75 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.

Neighborcare Health offers a robust benefit package: Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance, 18+ days of Paid Time Off, 9-Paid Holidays, Retirement with Matching, Life & AD&D, Pet Insurance, Employee Assistance Program, & More! This position is eligible for the Staff Referral Program.

In this position you will:

• 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.

Key Skills, Knowledge and Abilities:

Required for this job:

• 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.

Preferred for this job:

• 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.

Required qualifications:

• 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 qualifications:

• 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

Our Mission

The mission of Neighborcare Health is to provide comprehensive health care to families and individuals who have difficulty accessing care; respond with sensitivity to the needs of our culturally diverse patients; and advocate and work with others to improve the overall health status of the communities we serve.

About us

For 50 years, Neighborcare Health has been caring for our neighbors with essential medical and dental care, counseling, outreach, health education and more in Seattle, Vashon, and our newest dental clinic in Olympia! Our purpose is to improve health by engaging, educating, and empowering people in the communities we serve. We are looking to hire the best talent to support our culturally diverse workplace and community.

Compensation

The wage range for this position is a minimum $52.24/hour up to $75.24/hour maximum.

Compensation will be determined based on years of relevant experience.

Union: No

Full job description will be provided during the selection process.