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Womens Healthcare Associates Llc; Newberg (OR); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Part time

Job summary

Womens Healthcare Associates, LLC seeks a Certified Nurse Midwife for per diem work primarily in Newberg, OR, with opportunities across the Portland-Metro area. You will provide comprehensive obstetric and gynecologic care within a collaborative, physician-led team.

The role requires night and weekend availability, strong clinical skills, and a commitment to excellence in patient care. Join Oregon's largest women's health group with 12 locations and a focus on quality care.

Qualifications

• Master of Science in Nursing required.
• National certification as Nurse Midwife required.
• Oregon RN and NP licensure with prescriptive privileges required.
• Intrapartum experience preferred.
• C-section/First Assist in surgery experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing/medical care and consult with physicians.
• Assess and document patient status through interviews and chart reviews.
• Manage obstetrical care including labor, delivery, and newborn care.
• Coordinate transfers and neonatal care with specialists as needed.
• Maintain timely EMR documentation and care guidelines.
• Collaborate with care team and promote wellness for patients.

Skills

Team-based care

Time management

Problem solving

Crisis intervention

Multi-tasking

Communication

Education

Master of Science in Nursing

Nurse Midwifery Certification

Tools

EMR software

EMR systems

Job description

WHA is seeking a Certified Nurse Midwife to work Per Diem primarily in Newberg but would also work at various locations in the Portland-Metro area.We are looking for someone who is interested in working with a respected group whose members/owners believe in the highest standards of clinical care and quality of life and a commitment to excellence in patient care.WHA is a clinician-owned group practice and the largest women's healthcare organization in Oregon. From its 12 clinical locations, WHA offers obstetrics, gynecology, urogynecology, perinatology, midwifery, behavioral health and genetics.Our Certified Nurse Midwives provide management of women's health care in a team-based approach, focusing particularly on pregnancy, childbirth, the postpartum period, care of the newborn and the family planning and gynecological needs of women. Our Certified Nurse Midwives also practice collaborative management or referral as indicated by the health status of the patient and manage health problems encountered by the patient and are accountable for health outcomes.This position requires availability to work nights and weekends.DUTIESProvides nursing/medical care, consultation, collaboration, coordination and referral. Assesses and documents patients' status and needs through patient interviews and chart reviews. Prioritizes and counsels accordingly. Performs appropriate physical examination. Seeks other information as needed, including consultation with physicians and other clinicians for evaluation of illness.Differentiates between normal findings and those that require treatment.Follows guidelines for patient risk stratification and protocols for patient safety including appropriate transfer of care.Formulates and documents patient's health care plans incorporating the participation of the patient, physician and other health care professionals where appropriate.Communicates appropriate case management information to other healthcare professionals, clinician team and community agencies. Collaborates with physicians and/or other clinicians in managing acute and long-term medical needs of patients.Promotes wellness philosophy by encouraging self-care and prevention of illness using education, counseling and written materials.Completes timely clinical and patient documentation in electronic medical record (EMR) according to WHA guidelines.Remains up to date on care guidelines and follows appropriate coding and documentation standardsProvides obstetrical care for essentially healthy women, including labor management, delivery of infant, repair of lacerations/episiotomy and management of minor complications. Initiates emergency care as needed.Provides appropriate neonatal care for infants and initiates emergency care as needed. Coordinates transfer of newborn care to a pediatric provider.Demonstrates necessary surgical skills, dexterity, competence with equipment and judgment in emergency room, labor and delivery unit and operating room.Shares primary and secondary call responsibilities.Master of Science degree in nursing from an accredited school of nurse-midwifery requiredCurrent Oregon state licensure as a Registered Nurse and Nurse Practitioner with prescriptive privileges (NP-PP Nurse Midwife) requiredCurrent national certification as a Nurse Midwife requiredCurrent CPR certification requiredIntrapartum work experience preferredC-Section/First Assist in surgery experience preferredSkill in case management, time management, problem solving, crisis intervention and multi-tasking in a team care environment preferred1 year of preferred experienceWomen's Healthcare Associates, LLC is an equal opportunity employer.Oregon employers are required by a number of state and federal agencies to display a variety of workplace notices and posters, including:Federal Family and Medical Leave Act: https://www.dol.gov/whd/regs/compliance/posters/fmlaen.pdfOregon Family Leave Act: www.oregon.gov/boli/TA/docs/oflaposter2016englishlarge.pdfSERVICE | DIVERSITY | INTEGRITY | EXCELLENCE | TEAMWORK | BELONGING | WELLBEING