Certified Midwife

Sun River Health•Peekskill, NY

1d•$84,990 - $90,166•Onsite

About The Position

Sun River Health is seeking a highly skilled and compassionate Certified Midwife to provide comprehensive patient care at its Peekskill site. Sun River Health is a Federally Qualified, nonprofit health center serving communities in several New York counties and providing primary, preventive, and behavioral health services regardless of insurance status or ability to pay, with particular attention to underserved and vulnerable communities. In consultation with physicians for high-risk patients, the Certified Midwife plans, evaluates, and delivers care for patients on assigned services, emphasizing preventive health measures and patient education. The role includes clinical assessment and treatment, deliveries within established protocols and practice privileges, coordination of patient care, and participation in quality assurance. The position is part-time at 21 hours per week. The listed annualized salary range is $84,990.36–$90,166.44. A $3,500 sign-on bonus is offered subject to terms and conditions.

Requirements

Master’s degree.
Certification by the American College of Nurse Midwifery to practice in New York State.
At least 1 year of related work experience.

Responsibilities

Take patient histories, perform physical examinations, and prescribe treatment and medication for conditions within the scope of the specialty.
Provide on-call and hospital coverage for Health Center patients where contractually obligated.
Perform deliveries in accordance with midwifery protocols and practice privileges.
Design and participate in quality assurance activities, including medical record peer review, performance and procedure audits, outcome audits, and focused reviews.
Supervise clinical activities of nursing personnel in the department, including reviewing protocols, telephone triage, and follow-up procedures.
Coordinate tests, referrals, and care for patients outside the Health Center.
Set standards for preventive care and diagnostic screening within the specialty and participate in programs to implement those standards.
Follow OSHA infection-control standards under CDC guidelines endorsed by the department and organization and overseen by the Infection Control Officer.
Document care accurately and legibly.
Meet annual continuing medical education requirements.
Follow established protocols and use evidence-based research.
Meet productivity, quality, and patient-satisfaction standards while providing safe and successful care.

Benefits

$3,500 sign-on bonus, subject to terms and conditions.
Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
Life and disability coverage.
Retirement savings plan.
Commuter and transit benefits.
Employee Assistance Program.
Employee discount program.
Provider incentive compensation program based on quality and productivity.
Reimbursement of provider professional license, certification, and DEA fees.
Professional development and career advancement opportunities.
Eligible employees may participate in federal and state loan repayment or loan forgiveness programs, including HRSA and NHSC programs.
Tuition reimbursement for eligible employees’ job-related coursework at accredited institutions.