We’re Hiring

Certified Professional Midwife

QUALIFICATIONS:

● Graduate from approved Midwifery program

● Licensed to practice in Oregon and able to commute to Portland

● Aligned with out of hospital birth and midwifery-led care

● Current NRP & BLS certifications

● Experience as a primary midwife preferred but not required

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 professional midwife (CPM) is responsible for the assessment, plan, implementation and evaluation of midwifery care delivered to antepartum, intrapartum, postpartum, and newborn clients.  The CPM 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.


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

  • 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 two days per week, with rotating on-call periods shared between the midwifery team. Must be willing to be on-call every third weekend, and share call 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

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Living room with beige marble wall, white fireplace with mirror and plants on mantel, brown wooden sofa with pillows, two white armchairs with wooden arms, round glass coffee table with books and plant, area rug, and windows with blinds.
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