We’re Hiring
Certified Nurse Midwife
QUALIFICATIONS:
● Graduate from approved and accredited Nurse Midwifery program
● Certified as a Nurse Midwife by the American Midwifery Certification Board (AMCB)
● Licensed to practice in Oregon and able to commute to Portland
● Experience in community birth settings and/or waterbirth preferred
● Aligned with out of hospital birth and midwifery-led care
● Current NRP & BLS certifications
PERSONALITY TRAITS AND SKILLS:
● Empathetic and compassionate
● Prioritizes safety and client/family experience
● Ability to maintain professionalism and compassion in high-stress situations
● Ability to manage multiple conflicting priorities
● Creative and capable of finding effective and efficient solutions to problems
● Desire to impact a small organization in a positive way
DESCRIPTION:
The certified nurse midwife (CNM) is an advanced practice nurse who is responsible for the assessment, plan, implementation and evaluation of nurse midwifery care delivered to antepartum, intrapartum, postpartum, and newborn clients, as well as providing preventive care, reproductive care, and gynecological care. The CNM performs physical exams; collects and documents data; facilitates physiological labor, birth and emergency management; conducts diagnostic and therapeutic procedures; orders and schedules laboratory studies and professional consultations; and prescribes appropriate interventions and medications
Participates in direct client care activities in rotation with other CNM(s) and CPM(s)
Adheres to the birth center model of care and philosophy of physiological birth, trauma-informed care, and informed consent
Adheres to birth center eligibility criteria for clients throughout antepartum, intrapartum, and postpartum care.
Provides comprehensive midwifery care and appropriate referrals
Provides competent and respectful care to all families regardless of race, ethnicity, gender identity, sexual orientation, religious beliefs, or disabilities
Participates in once-monthly drills/ in-service
Participates in professional and community awareness activities
Supervises the orientation and functioning of birth assistants
Responsible for delegated aspects of daily operation, including acting in absence of Director of Midwifery
Participates in a quality assurance program
All staff are responsible for the maintenance and care of the birth center which includes cleaning, sanitation, laundry, and equipment maintenance
SCHEDULE:
Clinic duties 10am-6pm three days per week, with rotating week long on-call periods shared between the midwifery team. Must be willing to be on-call on weekends, and over major holidays.
This is a salaried position with health insurance benefits and PTO.
This position reports to the Directory of Midwifery.
To apply, please email your CV to info@waterbirth.net, and we will reach out to schedule an interview.
3323 SW Naito Pkwy, Portland, OR 97239
