Share Email Opening Title Midwife  Description Salud Para La Gente (SALUD) provides high quality, comprehensive and cost-effective healthcare to underserved low-income communities in the Monterey Bay area, including Santa Cruz County and North Monterey County. We began in Watsonville 1978 as a storefront “free clinic,” and with the ever growing need for health services, in 1992 it became a federally qualified community health center. Today we are a primary health care network with 11 clinic sites, over 400 employees, and continue to provide high quality services to patients of all ages. SALUD offers a competitive salary and benefits package and a collaborative culture that values excellence, achievement, innovation and compassion. We are seeking a dynamic, organized and detail-oriented full scope Midwife to provide professional care for patients with obstetric and gynecologic needs. Ensures safety and health of mother and child and identifies need for additional care Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following: Consistently adhere to and/or exceed SALUD’s communication guidelines and expectations with internal and external customers including co-workers, patients, and external partners. Communicate effectively by using welcoming words, proper tone of voice, appropriate body language, eye contact and smiling in all interactions. Listen skillfully and display a willingness and ability to acknowledge patient and co-workers’ needs, expectations and values through the use of reflective listening and empathy conveyance. Respond to co-worker and patient needs in ways that are helpful and beyond expectation. Provides clinical consultation to the Comprehensive Prenatal Services Program (CPSP) and staff as needed. Performs direct patient care, including history-taking, physical examination, appropriate diagnostic procedures, therapy, and follow-up, under established protocols. Provides medical care and treatment to obstetrical patients under the supervision of the Ob/GYN in the clinic and in the hospital. Instructs patients in prenatal and postnatal health practices. Participates in initial examination of obstetrical patient. Responsible for the care, treatment, and delivery of patient. Examines patient during pregnancy, utilizing physical findings, laboratory test results, and patient’s statements to evaluative condition and ensure patient progress is normal. Discusses cases with Ob/GYN to assure observation of specified practices. Instructs patients in diet and prenatal health practices. Maintains records of cases for inclusion in patient files. Conducts classes for groups of patients and families to provide information concerning pregnancy, childbirth, and family orientation. Works with scheduling staff to insure that provider productivity standards of 2.5 patients per patient care hour is achieved at a minimum. Works in conjunction with the Clinic Business Manager, to insure optimal patient flow; Assists with evaluations of CPSP staff. Performs other duties as assigned. The ideal candidate will embrace our mission to provide high quality health care to patients of all ages. This position requires the ability to assess health status with complete medical history and physical exam; identify and manage health problems; analyze and interpret data; write clear and concise medical reports; refer clients; recognize and evaluate situations which require physicians' attention; communicate effectively and respectfully with people from different racial, ethnic, and cultural backgrounds and lifestyles, demonstrating a knowledge of and sensitivity to their needs; maintain effective working relationships with agency staff, clients, other community agencies, and the public; maintain a participatory work environment.   Position Requirements MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Current CA Certified Nurse Midwife license and/or FNP license and/or FNP with prenatal license Licensed Registered Nurse Current CPR certification Valid CA Drivers License and current vehicle insurance; must be able to travel between sites. DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS Bicultural candidates preferred Bilingual Spanish/English SALARY AND BENEFITS Competitive salary and total Benefits package including: Medical, Dental, Vision and Life Insurances, Voluntary Life Insurance and Long Term Disability Insurance, PTO, Holiday Pay and C.E allowance. APPLICATION PROCESS Please submit a current resume and cover letter through the following link: https://www.appone.com/MainInfoReq.asp?R_ID=2452572   Full-Time/Part-Time Full-Time   Shift Days   Position Certified Nurse Midwife (CNM)   Close Date 6/20/2019   Post Internal Days 8   Number of Openings 2   Number Filled 2   Exempt/Non-Exempt Exempt   Req Number NUR-19-00004   Open Date 4/29/2019   About the Organization Salud Para La Gente (SALUD) provides high quality, comprehensive and cost-effective healthcare to underserved low-income communities in the Monterey Bay area, primarily in Santa Cruz County and North Monterey County. We began in Watsonville, CA, in 1978 as a storefront "free clinic", and became a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) in 1992. Today we are a primary health care network with 12 clinic sites and continue to provide high quality services to patients of all ages. SALUD offers a collaborative culture that values excellence, achievement, innovation, teamwork and compassion while ensuring respect, dignity and fairness for our patients.   EOE Statement We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.   This position is currently not accepting applications. 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