Certified Nurse Midwife (CNM)

Pay rates are determined based on experience and internal equity.

Position Summary:

• Supervised by a OB/GYN.
• Certified Nurse Midwives (CNMs) are Advanced Practice Registered Nurses who provide comprehensive healthcare to women throughout their lifespan, focusing on pregnancy, childbirth, postpartum, and reproductive health. CNMs manage low to moderate risk pregnancies, provide well-woman and gynecologic care, and collaborate with OB/GYN physicians and the healthcare team to ensure safe, high-quality, patient-centered outcomes. CNMs practice in accordance with national standards established by the American College of Nurse-Midwives (ACNM), the American Midwifery Certification Board (AMCB), and California state law.

District Responsibility:

• Support the Lompoc Healthcare District mission and values (Lompoc Valley Medical Center)
• Demonstrate Respect, Professionalism and Courtesy to all patients, visitors, other providers and coworkers, as delineated in the LVMC “Commitment to Care”.
• Constantly use C-I-CARE principles when communicating with others
• Demonstrate commitment to the quality philosophy and values of Lompoc Healthcare District by maintaining established policies and procedures, organizational objectives, continuous quality improvement, quality assessment and safety standards
• Participate in performance Improvement Activities
• Participate in professional Development

Position Duties/Responsibility:

• Performs patient assessments, medication review and home safety evaluations for patients.
• Instructs, educates and counsels patients regarding matters relating to their physical and mental health/disease management.
• Recognizes and evaluates situations that require the attention of the supervising physician and communicates his/her assessments with that physician to facilitate the care of the patient and transfer of the patient’s care required.
• Maintain accurate, timely documentation in the electronic health record (EHR).
• Provides on-site evaluation, treatment and coordination ofcare.
• Performs any other duties or responsibilities assigned.
• Participates in continuous quality improvement activities relating to his/her practice.

Essential Functions:

• Performs tasks or functions which fall within the customary scope of the advanced practice of nursing.
• Provides medical functions as identified by Standardized Procedures and approved Protocols, consistent with the scope of practice outlined by the California Nurse Practice Act.
• Works in collaboration with and under the direction of supervising physician(s).
• Ability to function unsupervised.
• Ability to work as a Team.
• Recognize and respond appropriately to obstetric and neonatal emergencies.
• Utilize evidence-based guidelines to support quality and safety in midwifery practice.
• Ability to have positive personal interactions with co-workers, patients and their families.

Position Qualifications:

• Education: Master’s degree (MSN) or higher in Nurse Midwifery from an ACME-accredited program.
• Licenses/Certifications: Current California Registered Nurse (RN) license and Current California Nurse-Midwife certification issued by the Board of Registered Nursing.
• Current certification as a Certified Nurse-Midwife (CNM) by the American Midwifery Certification Board (AMCB)
• Certification: Current BLS, NRP, DEA certification required.
• Fetal Monitoring certification (AWHONN Intermediate or Advanced preferred)
• Demonstrates critical thinking and clinical judgment in maternal and newborn care.
• Excellent communication, counseling, and patient education skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.
• Proficient in EHR use and documentation standards.
• Maintains professional accountability and ethical standards in all aspects of care.