Nurse Midwife

Sea Mar Community Health Centers; Vancouver (WA); On-site; USD 151,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Relocation allowance

Robust ancillary staff

Generous paid time off

Annual CME allowance

Occurrence based malpractice insurance

Dental, medical and vision benefits

Loan repayment options

401(k)/Retirement options

Diversity and teamwork culture

Job summary

Sea Mar Community Health Centers in Washington is seeking a Certified Nurse Midwife to provide primary care services to diverse patient populations within a team-based care model. You will contribute to well-woman and obstetric care, working with physicians as needed and supporting preventive health programs.

The ideal candidate has a nursing midwifery degree, board certification, and a valid Washington license, with at least two years of relevant experience and preference for experience in

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited training program or an acceptable equivalent.
• Board Certification in a nursing specialty.
• Washington State license to practice medicine.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience.
• Experience in community health is preferred.
• Bilingual English/Spanish preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Provide primary well woman, family planning, antepartum, intrapartum, postpartum, and newborn care.
• Consult with an appropriate physician as needed when care needs arise outside training.
• Provide appropriate hospital care as required.
• Refer patients to specialists when necessary.
• Supervise assigned nursing staff.
• Participate in immunization, disease detection, and prevention activities.
• Collaborate with administrative staff on reports, grants, and proposals.
• Manage high-risk antepartum and intrapartum conditions per standards.

Skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

2+ years experience

Team collaboration

Education

Nurse Midwifery degree or equivalent

Board certified in nursing specialty

Washington State license to practice

Job description

Company Overview

Sea 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.

Sea Mar is a mandatory COVID-19 and flu vaccine organization.

Sea Mar Community Health Centers was founded in 1978 with a single clinic in the South Park neighborhood of Seattle. Today, Sea Mar is Washington’s largest provider of community-based, comprehensive health care with over 35 medical clinics along the Puget Sound. We are looking for mission driven providers dedicated to serving underserved and diverse communities.

Job Summary

We are looking for a mission driven Certified Nurse Midwife dedicated to serving underserved and diverse communities. As a Nurse Midwife you will provide primary medical care services to patients of Sea Mar Community Health Centers in accordance with training, experience, certification, insurance and licensure in a manner consistent with guidelines established in the principles of practice at Sea Mar and its mission statement. As a Nurse Midwife you will be part of a care team working to provide quality comprehensive services to Sea Mar patients as well as work collaboratively with staff to provide team-based coordinated care.

Responsibilities and Duties

• The CNM provides primary well woman, family planning, antepartum, intrapartum, postpartum, 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 and Skills

• Graduation from an accredited training program or an acceptable equivalent.
• Board Certified with appropriate Nursing Specialty Board.
• Washington State license to practice medicine.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience.
• Prior experience in community health is preferred.
• Bilingual ability in English and Spanish is preferred but not required.

Benefits and Perks

• Competitive salary: $151,250-$170,000
• Relocation allowance 1 medical assistant per provider
• Robust ancillary staff
• Generous paid time off
• Annual CME allowance
• Occurrence based malpractice insurance
• Dental, medical and vision benefits
• Loan repayment options (all sites have a HPSA score of at least 19)
• Opportunity to work with a diverse and friendly team of compassionate providers!
• Salary - Salary Plan, 151,250.00 USD Annual
• 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.

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.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Sea Mar is an equal opportunity employer.

Please visit our website to learn more about us at www.seamar.org.

Additional Company Information

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.