Certified Nurse Midwife

Sun River Health•Yonkers, NY

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Sun River Health is seeking a skilled and compassionate Certified Nurse Midwife for its Women's Health team in Yonkers, New York. This is a full-time, outpatient-only position serving patients at the Valentine's Lane and Park Care locations. In consultation with physicians for high-risk patients, the midwife plans, evaluates, and delivers patient health care, with an emphasis on preventive health and patient education. The role includes taking patient histories, performing physical examinations, and prescribing treatments and medications within the scope of the specialty. It also involves clinical quality assurance, supervision of nursing personnel's clinical activities, coordination of tests and referrals, and setting preventive care and diagnostic screening standards. The midwife is expected to follow infection-control standards, document care accurately, meet annual CME requirements, follow established protocols and evidence-based research, and meet productivity, quality, and patient satisfaction standards. The schedule covers Valentine's Lane two days per week and Park Care three days per week, for 37.5 hours per week. The listed annual salary range is $151,768.50–$161,011.50. 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.
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 review of 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 developing programs to carry out those standards.
Follow OSHA infection-control standards under CDC guidelines endorsed by the department and organization and overseen by the Infection Control Officer.
Provide accurate and legible documentation of care.
Meet annual CME requirements.
Follow established protocols and evidence-based research.
Meet productivity, quality, and patient satisfaction standards.

Benefits

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 for provider professional license, certification, and DEA fees.
Professional development and career advancement opportunities.
Tuition reimbursement for eligible employees and job-related coursework at accredited institutions.
Eligible employees may participate in federal and state loan repayment or loan forgiveness programs, including HRSA and NHSC programs, with application support.
A $3,500 sign-on bonus, subject to terms and conditions.