Job description
Blue Horizon Midwifery Collective is seeking an experienced Certified Nurse-Midwife (CNM) to join our compassionate birth team in Portland, Oregon. This full-time position offers a collaborative, evidence-based environment with opportunities for professional growth and leadership within a supportive practice.
As a CNM with our team, you will provide full-scope midwifery care across prenatal, intrapartum, and postpartum periods, with a strong emphasis on family-centered care, cultural sensitivity, and shared decision-making.
Responsibility
- Provide comprehensive prenatal, intrapartum, and postpartum care in alignment with evidence-based guidelines.
- Attend and manage births in collaboration with clients, offering informed choices, comfort measures, and emergency readiness.
- Perform thorough newborn assessments and contribute to lactation support and early bonding.
- Develop individualized care plans, educate families, and promote informed decision-making.
- Collaborate with obstetricians, nurses, doulas, and other team members to ensure safe, high-quality care.
- Maintain accurate documentation in the EMR and participate in quality improvement initiatives.
- Participate in risk assessment, escalation processes, and emergency management when necessary.
- Provide well-woman care, contraception counseling, and community education as appropriate.
Qualification
- Current Certified Nurse-Midwife (CNM) license in Oregon or eligibility for licensure.
- Minimum of 2 years of clinical midwifery experience or demonstrated competency in full-scope CNM care.
- Active BLS and NRP certifications; ACLS preferred.
- Excellent communication, cultural humility, and patient-centered approach.
- Proficiency with electronic medical records and documentation standards.
- Ability to collaborate across multidisciplinary teams in a fast-paced environment.
- Commitment to evidence-based practice and ongoing professional development.
- Ability to provide compassionate care to diverse populations and families.