Certified Nurse Midwife

About the role

The CNM will function in the following role:

• Provide prenatal, intrapartum and postpartum care for healthy obstetric patients.
• Interact with the Obstetric physicians to facilitate care of midwifery service patients requiring cesarean section or other interventions.
• Provide newborn care following delivery and until 28 days post-delivery to well newborns.
• Provide preventive well-woman exams, including pap smears and breast exams, and contraception on an outpatient basis.

Qualifications

• Graduate from an RN School of Nursing is required.
• MSN with graduation from a Certified Nurse Midwifery program is required.
• 2-3 years in an obstetrical office practice as either a Women’s Health Practitioner or Certified Nurse Midwife is required.
• Experience with new obstetrical office patient exam routines, return prenatal patient examination routines, charting, and documenting.
• Ability to perform uncomplicated vaginal deliveries is required.
• Ability to assist at cesarean section deliveries as a first assistant is required.

Required Certifications/Licensures

• Nurse Midwife Nurse Practitioner (NMNP) licensed by the Oregon State Board of Nursing (OSBN).
• Certified Nurse Midwife (CNM) by the American Midwifery Certification Board.
• Must obtain and maintain staff membership and appropriate privileges (i.e. ACLS, BLS, NRP, PALS, etc.).
• Must be eligible as a provider for Medicare, Medicaid, and other federal health programs.
• Must meet all qualifications to participate in the hospital’s programs for professional malpractice and other liability coverage.

Total Rewards

• Health & Wellness: Medical, dental, and vision coverage for part-time and above employees and their eligible dependents beginning within 30 days of hire.
• Retail Savings: Employer-sponsored retirement plan with company contribution and match.
• Time Off: Generous ETO for part-time and above employees.
• Additional Benefits: Life insurance, disability coverage, and employee assistance programs.