Certified Nurse Midwife

Community Health Center of Lubbock, Inc.; Idalou (TX); On-site; USD 100,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

403(b) Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Community Health Center of Lubbock, Inc. seeks a Texas-licensed Certified Nurse Midwife to provide primary and preventive women's health care in an ambulatory setting. The CNM will deliver prenatal and postpartum care, attend labor and delivery, and perform routine gynecologic exams, with emphasis on low-income, underserved populations.

Strong collaboration with physicians and staff is required. English required; Spanish preferred; weekend/evening work may be required in a fast-paced clinic

Qualifications

• Licensed Registered Nurse in Texas with CNM certification.
• BSN or higher, with CNM specialty license.
• BLS certification and DEA license current.
• Experience preferred but new graduates may apply; focus on women's health.

Responsibilities

• Provide prenatal and postpartum care for pregnant patients.
• Attend labor and delivery and care for newborns.
• Perform routine gynecologic exams and family planning counseling.
• Maintain accurate patient medical records and coordinate care.
• Educate patients on parenting and family planning; refer to specialists when needed.

Skills

CNM Certification

Women's health

Pregnancy care

Bilingual English/Spanish

Education

TX RN license

BSN or higher

CNM certification

DEA license

BLS certification

Tools

EMR systems

Job description

CHCL seeks to hire a Texas licensed Certified Nurse Midwife who has a heart for working with low-income and underserved populations. The Certified Nurse Midwife provides primary and preventative women's health care services relating to pregnancy, childbirth, the postpartum period, family planning, and routine gynecological needs as part of a health care team in an ambulatory care setting. The Certified Nurse Midwife works under the supervision of a licensed physician pursuant to a collaborative practice agreement.Duties include:Providing prenatal and postpartum care for pregnant womenTending to patients and newborns during labor and deliveryPerforming routine gynecological care, including examsEducating patients on parenting and family planningMaintaining patient medical recordsCollaborating with other healthcare professionals and referring patients to specialists when necessaryTesting for and diagnosing various medical conditionsProviding emotional support for expectant and new mothersEducation: Registered nurse and successful completion of a certified post-graduate program for nurse-midwives.Licensure: Licensed as a Registered Nurse in the State of Texas. BSN or advanced degree, certification and/or license in specialty. Maintains current DEA license. Current in Basic Life Support for Health Care Providers (BLS).Experience: Prefer experience but will consider new graduate.Expertise: Women's health and pregnancy.Language: English; bilingual (English/Spanish) preferredTravel: Occasionally; valid Texas driver’s license and current auto insurance required; must have reliable and safe transportation.Hours of Work: 8am-5pm M-F with some weekend/evening work.BENEFITSOur staff enjoy a competitive compensation package, which includes the following benefits:Health InsuranceDental InsuranceVision InsuranceHealth Savings AccountCompany Paid Life Insurance403(b) Retirement PlanHoliday PayPaid Time Off BankCompany Paid Short and Long-Term Disability InsuranceCompany Paid Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance162 Bonus PlanNHSC Loan RepaymentContinuing education allowance and time offEmployee Assistance Program and Emotional Health Support LineExtended Medical LeaveBereavement LeaveLegal InsuranceSign-On BonusGym Membership DiscountProfessional Liability InsuranceWorkers’ Compensation InsuranceIncentive ProgramEligible for additional compensation for inpatient hospital careCHCL's mission is to provide quality primary and preventative health care services to those in need. If you are aligned with CHCL's mission and love working in a fast-paced clinic setting, please apply today.CHCL is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.