Certified Nurse Midwife

Mary's Center; Silver Spring (MD); On-site; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Certified Nurse Midwife to join their clinical team. This role involves providing midwifery specialty care, collaborating with healthcare providers, and ensuring high-quality patient care in a supportive environment. The ideal candidate will possess the necessary licenses and certifications, along with experience in women's health services. This position offers a chance to make a significant impact on the community while enjoying a comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance and paid leave. If you are passionate about women's health and eager to contribute to a mission-driven organization, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Health Insurance (medical, dental & vision)

25 days of paid leave annually

Tuition reimbursement of $2000/year

NHSC/HRSA loan repayment

Transportation subsidy via metro & bus

Qualifications

• Must have valid RN and CNM licenses in DC and MD.
• At least 1 year of experience in community-based women's health.

Responsibilities

• Provide midwifery specialty care to patients at Mary's Center.
• Coordinate patient transfers to emergency facilities as needed.

Skills

Registered Nurse (RN) License

Nurse Midwife (CNM) Certification

Master's Degree in Nursing or Public Health

Experience in Women's Health Services

Experience in Intrapartum Care

CPR Certification

Bilingual (English and Spanish)

Education

Master's Degree in Nursing

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing

Job description

Description

Job Summary

The Certified Nurse Midwife will function both as a primary medical service provider as well as a specialist for Mary's Center. The Certified Nurse Midwife is expected to function as a typical member of the clinical team with regards to professional responsibilities including patient care and post-visit administrative duties.

Reportability

This position will report directly to an Administrative Medical Director. They shall work collaboratively with their respective clinical lead(s). Annually, the clinician is evaluated on clinical competency by an Administrative Medical Director or their proxies (Associate Medical Director and/or Clinical Lead).

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.

• Provide midwifery specialty care to Mary's Center patients and as a referral clinician


• Practice medicine at any Mary's Center location as per the direction of Medical Leadership


• Practice medicine within quality standards such as HEDIS


• Coordinate for sub-specialty care with the nursing and social work staff


• Provide consultation and education to patients and/or parents and staff to increase the quality of patient care


• Collaborate with Mary's Center and external healthcare providers as necessary to make appropriate medical decisions


• Coordinate the transferring of patients to emergency facility and arrange for hospitalization as needed


• Provide guidance and assistance to medical assistants


• Perform routine professional duties (complete and lock medical notes, address labs, respond to telephone encounters and correct billing claims) in an efficient and well-organized manner per Mary's Center policy.


• Perform routine medical administrative duties in an efficient, well-organized manner


• Participate in various team and provider meetings, as possible within their working schedule


• Participate in projects and/or policy initiatives for Mary's Center and its community


• Participate in Saturday and evening clinic sessions as needed


• Participate in Mary's Center Continuous Quality Improvement Plan


• Perform other duties determined as necessary by the Administrative Medical Director and EVP of Medicine, or their delegates

Job Qualifications

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Possession of valid permanent District of Columbia and Maryland Licenses as a Registered Nurse (RN) issued by the Maryland and District Board of Registered Nursing.


• Possession of valid District of Columbia and Maryland Certificates as a Nurse Midwife (CNM). Certification by the American College of Nurse-Midwives Certification Council.


• Possession of a master's degree from an accredited college or university in Nursing, Public Health or related field.


• One (1) years' experience in a community based or outpatient clinic providing women's health services to the medically underserved in a multicultural environment.


• One (1) years' experience providing intrapartum care in a tertiary care hospital serving a medically under-served population in a multicultural environment.


• Experience working with a multidisciplinary team including medical, nursing, social services staff care model.


• Valid CPR certificate.

Language Requirement - Ability to communicate effectively in English is required. Additional language proficiency or fluency in Spanish preferred.

Physical Demands - Regularly required to sit; frequently required to reach with hands and arms, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, talk or hear; must be able to lift objects up to twenty-five (25) pounds.

Work Environment - Mostly in a typical clinical office setting with quiet to moderate noise level; a percentage of clinical care may be provided remotely depending on scheduling needs. May be exposed to potentially hazardous blood-borne/respiratory pathogens and bodily fluids which require the practice of Universal Precaution procedures.

The Benefits:

• Health Insurance: medical, dental & vision - plus retirement options through 403(b) contribution and investment opportunities


• 25 days of paid leave annually (in addition to paid holidays), plus educational days


• Tuition reimbursement of $2000/year towards education assistance and professional development


• NHSC/HRSA loan repayment, if applicable


• Transportation subsidy via metro & bus

Equal Opportunity Employer

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