POSITION TITLE: Certified Nurse Midwife, Per Diem
DEPARTMENT: Perinatal
REPORTS TO: Associate Director of Perinatal Services
SUPERVISION GIVEN: None
LOCATION: Davis, Woodland and West Sacramento
Salary Range: Clinic: $55/hr.-$58/hr. Hospital $78/hr.
About CommuniCare+OLE
Established in 2023, CommuniCare+OLE is the result of a union of two health centers with deep roots in their respective communities and reputations for providing high-quality primary care to all, regardless of insurance or ability to pay: OLE Health of Napa and Solano Counties and CommuniCare Health Centers of Yolo County. Building on a legacy established by both organizations in 1972, CommuniCare+OLE is a network of federally-qualified health centers with 17 sites across Napa, Solano, and Yolo Counties. It offers comprehensive care, including medical, dental, behavioral health and substance use treatment, nutrition, optometry, pharmacy, care coordination, referrals, and enrollment assistance to more than 70,000 individuals, and no one is turned away due to lack of insurance, immigration status, or ability to pay. Many services are offered outside of its sites, including mobile health, home visiting, and community and school-based programs.
BENEFITS
- Medical, Dental, Vision Coverage
- Employer covers 90% of employee medical, dental and vision premium and 50% of dependent premium
- 18 days of PTO (Vacation & Sick)
- 10 Paid Holidays + 1 Float Holiday
- 4% Employer Match for 403(b) retirement plan
- Tuition Reimbursement of up to $2,000 per Calendar Year for part-time and full-time employees (prorated per Full-Time Equivalent)
- Life & Accidental Insurance Coverage
- Employer contribution for Health Savings Account
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA) and Limited FSA Options
The following statements are intended to describe the major elements and requirements of the position and should not be taken as an all-inclusive list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required of individuals assigned to this job.
JOB SUMMARY: CommuniCare+OLE is a Federally Qualified Health Center providing comprehensive, patient-centered perinatal, primary care services including medical, dental, substance abuse treatment, behavioral health, and outreach services to low income, multicultural, uninsured and underinsured patients in Yolo County and the surrounding community. The midwife works as part of a multidisciplinary team that includes health educators, nutritionists, lactation consultants, social workers, midwives, physicians, nurses, and other staff. The Midwife also works in collaboration with Sutter Medical Group OB/GYNs, and Sutter Davis Hospital to provide full scope midwifery services. Services are provided at three Communicare+OLE clinic sites and Sutter Davis Hospital. Per Diem at Davis Community Clinic, Hansen Family Health Center in Woodland and Salud Clinic in West Sacramento. Travel may be required between sites. Intrapartum call at Sutter Davis Hospital in Davis. Shifts are variable and include days, nights, weekdays, weekends, and holidays.
EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, TRAINING
- Completion of an accredited Certified Nurse Midwife program.
- Board certification by American College of Nurse Midwives.
- Current Registered Nurse license to practice in the State of California issued by the BRN.
- Current Nurse-Midwife license to practice in the State of California issued by the BRN.
- Current Nurse Midwife Furnishing license to practice in the State of California issued by the BRN.
- Current DEA, BLS and AMCB certificate.
- Must apply for, be granted, and maintain Allied Health Staff Privileges with Sutter Davis Hospital.
- 1-2 years minimum experience providing full scope midwifery care preferred.
- Experience working in a clinic or FQHC serving a low-income population preferred.
- Bilingual English/Spanish preferred
KNOWLEDGE OF WORK
1.
Demonstrated skills to provide culturally sensitive, age, and literacy appropriate counseling and care to patients in the clinic and hospital setting.
2.
Ability to perform all procedures listed in outpatient and inpatient Perinatal Protocols.
3.
Ability to operate all equipment used in clinic sites and in hospital practice.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
1.
Perform all aspects of routine antepartum, intrapartum, and postpartum midwifery care, as well as preventive health services and comprehensive birth control services, as specified in written protocols approved by the Perinatal Associate Directors and Medical Director. This includes health history, physical examination, diagnosis, treatment, and health education.
2.
Provide intrapartum care at Sutter Davis Hospital as specified in written protocols and practice agreements approved by Collaborative Practice midwifery/obstetric team. Independently manages and delivers low-risk patients; assumes co-management of high-risk women when appropriate; delivers patients followed by a physician when OB on call is in surgery; informs patient and their family of progress and involves them in any treatment, decision or plan; and manages all patients in Labor and Delivery when OB on call is in surgery; manages complications and emergencies independently until physician arrives.
3.
Order and interpret lab findings for outpatient and inpatient care and consult or refer as needed as well as communicating with patient in a timely manner.
4.
Complete CommuniCare+OLE and Sutter Davis Hospital notes within appropriate timelines according to policies.
5.
Request appropriate consultation with collaborating physicians as needed or specified by protocol.
6.
Communicate follow up information and high-risk conditions to the Collaborative Practice team during consultations with collaborating physicians and midwives and at weekly MD Review/High Risk meetings.
7.
Refer appropriately to team members in keeping with the concept of multi-disciplinary team-based care.
8.
Communicate on call schedule changes and requests for time off with adequate notice to the Perinatal Program Manager and Associate Directors.
9.
Coordinate with the Training and Volunteer Manager to meet volunteer needs of the program. Engage volunteers and/or students/residents to meet program needs; may include duties such as interviewing, selecting, supervising, training, and managing performance. Provide direct and timely performance and behavior feedback as necessary for volunteers and/or students/residents.
10.
Participate in CommuniCare+OLE and Sutter Davis Hospital Birth Center quality improvement and department meetings.
12.
Performs other duties as assigned