Certified Nurse Midwife

Seamar; Bellingham (WA); On-site; USD 117,096; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental coverage

Vision insurance

Paid time off starting at 24 days

401(k)/Retirement options

Job summary

A community health organization in Bellingham seeks a Certified Nurse Midwife (CNM) to provide comprehensive primary care services to women and newborns. The role includes consulting with specialists, engaging in preventive health initiatives, and ensuring quality care with compassion and integrity. Candidates should possess relevant certifications, a Washington State license, and ideally have experience in diverse communities. This part-time opportunity offers competitive pay and significant benefits, affirming the organization's commitment to culturally aware healthcare.

Qualifications

• 1 year of experience in a family practice setting is preferred.
• Willingness to engage in preventive health programs.
• Must maintain current BLS CPR throughout employment.

Responsibilities

• Provide primary care services to women and newborns.
• Consult and refer patients to specialists as needed.
• Participate in immunization and disease prevention programs.

Skills

Bilingual in English and Spanish

Cultural awareness of Hispanic population

Compassion

Integrity

Education

Graduation from an accredited training program

Board Certified with appropriate Nursing Specialty Board

Washington State license to practice medicine

Tools

Basic Life Support (BLS) CPR certification

Job description

Certified Nurse Midwife page is loaded## Certified Nurse Midwifelocations: LCN - Bellingham - 4455 Cordata Pkwytime type: Part timeposted on: Posted Yesterdayjob requisition id: JR101392Sea Mar Community Health Centers, a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) founded in 1978, is a community-based organization committed to providing quality, comprehensive health, human, housing, educational and cultural services to diverse communities, specializing in service to Latinos in Washington State. Sea Mar proudly serves all persons without regard to race, ethnicity, immigration status, gender, or sexual orientation, and regardless of ability to pay for services. Sea Mar's network of services includes more than 90 medical, dental, and behavioral health clinics and a wide variety of nutritional, social, and educational services. We are recruiting for the following position:Sea Mar is a mandatory COVID-19 and flu vaccine organizationPosition Summary The Certified Nurse Midwife (CNM) is part of a care team working to provide quality comprehensive services to Sea Mar patients. The CNM will work collaboratively with staff to provide team-based coordinated care. Duties and Responsibilities As a mission-driven organization, the core values of, and the services offered at Sea Mar are based on the belief that everyone deserves to be respectfully treated in a way that preserves dignity and enhances self-worth. Sea Mar is an advocate for its clients and aims to achieve industry-leading, client-centered, culturally-aware services. Sea Mar employees serve as an extension of this mission and demonstrate their commitment to an excellent client experience by: Understanding and empathizing with client needs Surpassing client expectations Demonstrating a high level of integrity Exhibiting compassion and commitment Advocating for social justice Taking pride in individual work as well as that of the team Continually learning to stay current with industry standards, best practices and technology As a Sea Mar employee, the individual in this position commits to adherence to these values to their utmost ability and endeavors to strengthen and embody this mission daily. ESSENTIAL DUTIES and/or RESPONSIBILITIES The CNM provides primary well woman, family planning, antepartum, intrapartum, post-partum, and newborn care services to patients of Sea Mar Community Health Center in accordance with training, experience and licensure, in compliance with the principles of practice of Sea Mar and its mission. The CNM will consult with an appropriate physician (family practice, OB/GYN, pediatrics, or other specialist) as needed when patients care needs arise outside the scope of his or her training. The CNM will provide appropriate hospital care as required. The CNM may refer patients to medical specialist or other sources of service when necessary. The CNM prescribes and/or dispenses required medication to patients according to the individual prescriptive authority granted by the Washington State Board. The CNM provides professional supervision to the assigned staff of nurses and other paraprofessionals. The CNM participates in preventive health programs such as immunization, disease detection and disease prevention activities. Including education programs for patients and community groups in the service area. The CNM works closely with administrative personnel including the Clinical and Medical Director, preparing reports, grant proposals and other administrative activities when appropriate. High risk antepartum and intrapartum conditions would necessitate the CNM to initiate the process currently defined by the standards of the community. Qualifications Knowledge of and interest in the unique cultural aspects of the Hispanic people is needed. Bilingual ability in English and Spanish is preferred. Education, Certificates, Licenses, Registrations, and Medical Screening Graduation from an accredited training program or an acceptable equivalent. Board Certified with appropriate Nursing Specialty Board. Washington State license to practice medicine. One year of experience in a family practice setting is preferred. This position must obtain Basic Life Support (BLS) CPR within 90 days of hire date and is required to maintain current BLS CPR throughout employment. Additional Requirements Pre-hire and annual employee health screening required Annual influenza vaccine required. Only exception is for employees with a medical or religious exemption approved by Administration. Employees with an approved medical or religious exemption must wear a mask at all time during the flu season. Supervision JOB RELATIONSHIP Supervised by: Medical Director and/or Chief Medical Officer and the Health Center Administrator as appropriate. Is evaluated on a yearly basis by the Medical Director and/or sponsoring physician and Chief Medical Officer and the Health Center Administrator. Interrelationships: Works closely with Medical Director, Chief Medical Officer, Administrators and Executive Director to realize the programmatic goals of the organization.Hourly - Hourly Plan, 85.00 USD Hourly**What We Offer:**Sea Mar offers talented and motivated people the opportunity to work in a dynamic and growing community health organization. Working at Sea Mar Community Health Centers is more than just a job, it’s a fulfilling career with opportunity for advancement. The fringe benefits surpass most companies. For example, Full-time employees working 30 hours or more, receive an excellent benefit package of:* Medical* Dental* Vision* Prescription coverage* Life Insurance* Long Term Disability* EAP (Employee Assistance Program)* Paid-time-off starting at 24 days per year + 10 paid Holidays.* We also offer 401(k)/Retirement options and an exciting opportunity to work in a culturally diverse environment.Sea Mar is an equal opportunity employer.Sea Mar Community Health Centers, founded in 1978, is a community-based organization committed to providing quality, comprehensive health, human, housing, educational and cultural services to diverse communities, specializing in service to Latinos in Washington State. Sea Mar proudly serves all persons regardless of their ability to pay for services. Sea Mar's network of services includes more than 90 clinics.