Certified Nurse Midwife

Position Summary

Community Clinic is seeking a Certified Nurse Midwife to join our Midwifery Practice located at Sager Creek Pediatric and Family Care in Siloam Springs, AR. The CNM will provide comprehensive women’s health services, collaborate with healthcare providers, and support the diverse needs of the communities we serve.

Position Details

• Location: Midwifery Practice at Sager Creek Pediatric and Family Care
• Employment Status: Part Time
• Employment Schedule: 3 clinic days per week - 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM, 24-hour or 2 12-hour shifts on-call per week
• Department: Women’s Health
• Reports to: Midwifery Program Manager
• Classification: Exempt

Essential Job Functions

• Provide Comprehensive Midwifery Care: Prenatal, intrapartum, postpartum, and gynecological care, including newborn care up to 28 days of life.
• Maintain Regular Clinic Schedule: See patients for routine and urgent appointments.
• On-Call Rotation: Provide 24/7 coverage for labor and delivery support.
• Manage Low-Risk Pregnancies: Independently manage low-risk pregnancies and deliveries, consulting with or referring to physicians as necessary.
• Perform Diagnostic Tests: Conduct and interpret diagnostic tests, such as lab work and fetal monitoring.
• Prescribe Medications: Prescribe medications and therapeutic measures within the CNM scope of practice.
• Collaborate with Healthcare Providers: Work with OBGYNs, WHNPs, and other healthcare professionals to ensure coordinated care.
• Support and Educate Patients: Educate patients on lactation, newborn care, and maternal health.
• Maintain Medical Records: Keep accurate, timely, and complete medical records in the electronic health record system.
• Compliance: Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations, including HIPAA/HITECH, HRSA, NCQA PCMH, and OSHA.

Essential Skills and Characteristics

• Understanding of Evidence-Based Practices: Strong understanding of evidence-based practices and clinical guidelines in midwifery care.
• Cultural Responsiveness: Ability to provide compassionate, culturally responsive care to diverse patient populations.
• Sound Clinical Reasoning: Demonstrates sound clinical reasoning and decision-making in routine and emergent situations.
• Interdisciplinary Collaboration: Works effectively within interdisciplinary teams to ensure coordinated care.
• Communication Skills: Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, building rapport with patients and collaborating effectively within a multidisciplinary team.
• Disparity Reduction: Commitment to reducing disparities in maternal and reproductive health outcomes.
• Workflow Adaptability: Ability to adjust to workflow changes and patient volume fluctuations.

Qualifications

• Education: Master's degree in Nursing or Midwifery from an accredited program required.
• Certification: Current certification as a Certified Nurse-Midwife (CNM) in Arkansas required.
• Training: Current BLS and NRP certification required.
• License: DEA registration and prescriptive authority in Arkansas (or ability to obtain) required.
• Experience: Experience working in a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) or community health setting preferred.
• Bilingual Ability: Bilingual ability in English and Spanish or Marshallese preferred.

Why Work at Community Clinic?

• Mission: Be a part of a mission-driven organization committed to providing access to health-care to everyone in your community!
• Benefits: Excellent Benefits Package including: Health, Vision, Dental and Life Insurance, 403(b) Retirement plan (automatic employer contribution of 5% per paycheck!), Paid Time Off and Holidays, Employee Discounts for Care.