Community Health Alliance is looking for a full time Certified Nurse Midwife. Join our talented team of healthcare providers that focus on serving the community and helping those in need by creating healthy outcomes for patients of every income.
We operate six convenient locations throughout Reno and Sparks, providing comprehensive, top-quality medical services, dental and pediatric care, behavioral health, low-cost pharmacies, nourishing food pantries, and more.
Job Summary: Responsible for providing care focused on gynecological services, reproductive health, postpartum care and peri-post menopause care to the patients of Community Health Alliance (CHA); which may include adolescent girls, women of childbearing age and post-menopausal women.
At Community Health Alliance a Nonprofit (FQHC), we believe in having a professional, team-oriented medical community. Where we are a diverse team driven by a mission: to make health care an accessible, patient-centered experience. Providing a high level of care with compassion and respect.
Upon joining our team, you will enjoy the benefits of:
- Licensed providers start at 18 days of leave per year.
- 8 paid holidays
- 100% company paid employee medical insurance, and 90% paid vision and dental on the first of the month from the following hire date.
- Provider continuing education benefit available at 40 hours and $1,800 per year
- Continuing education benefits are available to all full-time staff at $500 per year
- 100% License, registration, and certification reimbursement for most clinical staff
- Student loan repayment through the National Health Service Corp. With a score of 19, in almost all cases, repayment is awarded to our providers who enroll.
- Malpractice coverage through FTCA (Federal Tort Claims Act)
- $10,000 Accidental Death and Dismemberment policy for each benefit-eligible employee at no cost to the employee. This is an employee benefit paid for and sponsored by Community Health Alliance.
- Additional supplemental voluntary benefits available for purchase
Benefits are pro-rated based on the FTE status.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
1. Strong interpersonal and oral communication skills to build rapport with patients and explain complex medical issues in a way that is easy to understand
2. Active listening and interviewing skills to uncover symptoms and explore concerns
3. Effective written communication skills to keep accurate, clear records
4. Ability to remain upright and stationary for prolonged periods and aid in moving patients and equipment
5. Critical thinking and analytical skills to interpret the findings of exams and results and make diagnoses
6. Extensive knowledge of anatomy, physiology, reproductive health and pharmacology
7. Familiarity with medical equipment used for diagnostics specifically related to women’s health and software used for medical records
8. Ability to diagnose and treat patients within scope of practice
9. Ability to perform prenatal and postnatal examinations
10. Ability to provide emotional support to expectant mothers
11. Thorough understanding of infection control procedures and standards of care for reproductive health
Teaching Activities
- Provide direct supervision to students providing services within HRSA’s approved scope of project during clinical rotations
- Monitor and evaluate student performance in accordance with established standards of care, standards of practice and clinical guidelines
- Ensure compliance with safety protocols, code of conduct and regulated documentation requirements during clinical activities
Education and Experience:
- Certified Nurse Midwife (CNM) or Certified Midwife (CM) from the American Midwifery Certification Board (AMCB) or Certified Professional Midwife (CPM) from the North American Registry of Midwives (NARM) required.
- Minimum of two years practice experience preferred
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Referral program
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
