Certified Nurse Midwife

Overview

At North Bay Health, the Certified Nurse Midwife supports the North Bay Obstetrics and Gynecology department in providing low risk antepartum, intrapartum and postpartum care, pre-conception, family planning, routine gynecology, and well woman care. The CNM provides routine prenatal care from entry into care through delivery and the immediate postpartum period. Care is provided under the direction of the supervising physician (CWH Medical Director, DOD and/or on-call OB Hospitalist).

• Performs patient medical history and physical and initial obstetric evaluation of the patient at the first prenatal visit.
• Provides ongoing low risk prenatal care from entry into care through delivery.
• Identifies high risk obstetric problems and transfers care to the appropriate physician or tertiary care center.
• Provides post-partum care.
• Selects, performs and/or interprets the appropriate routine laboratory and diagnostic tests.
• Reviews all lab and diagnostic results with patients. Follows up on any abnormal testing with the patient.
• Provides comprehensive family planning services to women.
• Provides comprehensive well woman services according to annual health maintenance guidelines.
• Provides appropriate STD testing and treatment; HIV testing and treatment/referral.
• Requests specialty consultations as approved by supervising physician.
• Provides routine gynecological services including preventative care and primary care for well women.
• Provides patient education, health counseling and guidance to patients.
• Documents all care rendered in the medical record in a timely fashion.
• Completes and submits coded fee tickets for each patient encounter.
• Prescribes medications as per protocol under the direction of the supervising physician.
• Participates in data collection and outcome measurement to ensure quality care.
• Assists Manager of Women’s Health and/or CWH Medical Director in the development and implementation of special projects and programs and monitoring results.
• Participates in the development of APRN Protocols/Policies.
• Promotes a safe environment for staff, patients and family members.
• Participates in CWH PQIP program.
• Contributes to the positive patient care experience, every encounter, every time.
• Maintains a clear understanding of the patient experience data that is collected for the CWH.

• Education:
  
  Master’s graduate of an accredited nursing program which includes a WHNP/Nurse Midwifery Program.
• Licensure/Credentials:
  Current California licensure as a Certified Nurse Midwife; current NP licensure from any state or 5 years prior NP experience;
  Board Certification by the American Midwifery Certification Board; current AHA or equivalent BLS card; maintains a Furnishing Number for prescribing medications.
• Experience:
  
  Three (3) years’ experience as a Certified Nurse Midwife practicing in an active OB/GYN practice.
• Skills:
  
  Ability to evaluate patient’s physical and emotional status; provide patient care based on age-related needs; current knowledge and skill in providing care for Adults, Young Adults, Adolescents, Pediatrics and Neonates; credentials check through the AHP process.
• Interpersonal
  
  Skills:
  
  Demonstrates the True North values (Nurture/Care, Own It, Respect Relationships, Build Trust, Hardwire Excellence).
• Compensation: $93-113 per hour. Offered hourly rate based on years of experience.

At North Bay Health, we are guided by our values:
Nurturing Care;
Own It;
Respect;
Build Trust; and Hardwire Excellence. These principles lead us to our TRUE NORTH and inspire us to provide exceptional care. These values serve as the foundation of everything we do, guiding us to deliver individualized care with integrity and accountability. We are committed to fostering a culture of collaboration, where every team member is valued and empowered to contribute their best to the health and well-being of those we serve.

This is an exciting time to join North Bay Health. As an independent, nonprofit health system north of the San Francisco Bay Area, in the Napa/Solano Region, we are expanding our footprint across Solano, Yolo, and Napa counties to meet the evolving needs of our communities. With two acute-care…