Certified Nurse Midwife, Meridian (.6 - 1.0 FTE)

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.

• →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.
• →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. 
• →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.

• 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. 

• 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. 

• 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.

• 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

The full job description is available upon request