Certified Nurse Midwife

Certified Nurse MidwifeCommunity health is about more than just vaccines and checkups. It's about giving people the resources they need to live their best lives. At Neighborhood, this is our vision: a community where everyone is healthy and happy. We're with you every step of the way, with the care you need for each of life's chapters. At Neighborhood, we are Better Together.As a private, non-profit 501(C) (3) community health organization, we serve over 414,000 medical, dental, and behavioral health visits from more than 95,000 people annually. We do this in pursuit of our mission to improve the health and happiness of the communities we serve by providing quality care to all, regardless of situation or circumstance.Since 1969, our employees have been making this mission a reality. Regardless of the role, our team focuses on being compassionate, having integrity, being professional, always collaborating, and consistently going above and beyond. If this sounds like an organization you would like to be a part of, we would love to meet you.ROLE OVERVIEW AND PURPOSEThe Certified Nurse Midwife will oversee the care and giving of direct client services to families in all areas of maternity, newborn, and family planning according to Neighborhood Healthcare policies, procedures, and consulting with providers. Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8am-5pm.RESPONSIBILITIESProvides medical care and treatment to obstetrical patients under supervision of provider, including instructing patients in prenatal and postnatal health practicesParticipates in initial examination of obstetrical patients to ensure proper care and treatment is provided, including discussing observed practices with supervising provider to prepare comprehensive care plans to ensure best outcomesExamines patients during pregnancy by using physical findings, laboratory test results, and patient statements to evaluate conditions and ensure progress is normal for patients, including recording physical findings and formulating plans/prognoses for patient conditionsEducates patients to use prenatal health and dietary practicesAdministers stipulated emergency measures and arranges immediate contact with supervising or contracted provider when deviations from standard practice are encountered during pregnancy or deliveryMaintains proper and complete medical records according to policies and proceduresOrders, interprets, and evaluates diagnostic tests to identify and assess patient's clinical problems and health care needsSubmits health care plans and goals of individual patients for periodic review and evaluation by providersPrescribes or recommends drugs or other forms of treatment such as physical therapy, inhalations therapy, or related therapeutic proceduresRefers patients to providers for consultation or specialized health resources for treatmentsImpacts patient experience by demonstrating courteous and helpful behavior and a commitment to accuracyShares accountability for overall patient health outcomes by working in coordination with care teamsQUALIFICATIONSEDUCATION/EXPERIENCEMaster's degree from an accredited Nurse Practitioner program requiredCalifornia Nurse Practitioner and Registered Nursing license in good standing is requiredCurrent California DEA licensure is required and is to be maintained as a condition of employmentValid Certified Nurse Midwife certification requiredCurrent Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through an American Heart Association (AHA)-approved source is required upon hire and must be maintained as a condition of employment. AHA-approved courses include an in-person, hands-on skills check with a certified instructor using a mannequin to demonstrate CPR and emergency response techniques. Online-only BLS courses without a live skills check do not meet this requirement.Board Certification (ANCC/AANPCB) or board eligible with certification within 12 months of hire requiredADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS (KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES)Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including superior composition, typing and proofreading skillsAbility to interpret a variety of instructions in written, oral, diagram, or schedule formKnowledgeable about and experience with providing comprehensive prenatal and postpartum careAbility to provide vaginal deliveries at hospitalsAbility to successfully manage multiple tasks simultaneouslyExcellent planning and organizational abilityAbility to work as part of a team as well as independentlyAbility to work with highly confidential information in a professional and ethical mannerPHYSICAL REQUIREMENTSAbility to lift/carry 20 lbs/weightAbility to stand for long periods of timeCOMPLIANCE (SAFETY & HIPAA)Follow all safety procedures as outlined in Neighborhood Healthcare's Illness and Injury Prevention Plan (IIPP) and report any injuries and/or unsafe conditions immediatelyMaintain current knowledge of policies and procedures as they relate to safe work practicesUse appropriate body mechanics to ensure an injury free environmentBe familiar with location of nearest fire extinguisher and emergency exitsFollow all infection control procedures including blood-borne pathogen protocolsMaintain privacy of all patient, employee and volunteer information and access such information only on a need-to-know basis for business purposesComply with all regulations regarding corporate integrity and security obligationsReport all behavior and/or activity that are unethical, fraudulent, or unlawfulNeighborhood Healthcare offers a generous benefit plan that includes: Partially company paid Medical, Dental, and Vision Plans. Two plus weeks of vacation, Nine Holidays including two Floating Holidays of your choosing, Sick/Personal time, Volunteer Time Off (VTO), 403b Retirement plan (similar to a 401k), optional Health and Wellness events, and much more!Pay range: $124,100 - $191,000 annually, depending on experience.Compensation Disclosure: The posted salary range reflects the designated pay grade for this position. While this range represents the broader classification of the role, actual compensation will be based on several factors, including but not limited to the candidate's overall knowledge, skills, and experience, market data and industry benchmarks, internal equity within the organization, budgetary considerations and organizational needs. As a result, placement within the range is not guaranteed, and the full pay grade range may not be utilized.