Certified Nurse Midwife

Swedish Medical Group is seeking a full-time Certified Nurse Midwife in its new Midwifery practice at its Edmonds location. This team aims to eliminate health disparities and improve perinatal outcomes through independent, anti-racist, trauma-informed, evidence-based midwifery care. Swedish Medical Group has a long history of Midwifery practices at other sites—and is now expanding Midwifery to its Edmonds location. Ideal candidate is adaptable, mission-oriented, and can work independently.

• The Lead Midwife works closely with the Medical Director of Midwifery to implement programmatic goals to grow and sustain the Edmonds Midwifery practice. Responsibilities include: managing the hiring, onboarding, scheduling and mentorship of CNMs in the practice; Participating in program-specific and system-wide quality assurance and improvement programs; serving as a professional link between Midwifery and other Swedish practices and departments to facilitate interdisciplinary communication.
• At least 3 years of clinical experience and at least 2 years of leadership experience strongly preferred
• AMCB Certification, active DEA, WA State RN/ARNP license and certification from an accredited Nurse Midwifery program required
• The practice will be initially focused on inpatient care (OB triage, intrapartum and postpartum) and working closely with the Swedish OB/GYN practice; over time, the practice will expand to full scope Midwifery with their own patient panel: a mix of perinatal care, GYN problem visits and annual exams, family planning, and lactation
• Full time is 36 scheduled patient contact hours a week, plus participation in practice-development and department work
• The total compensation package includes base salary, quality incentives, and for those interested, extra shift (clinic and call) compensation; as well as PTA and CME benefits; the Lead Midwife is compensated with an additional stipend
• Comprehensive benefits include health, vision, dental and retirement
• As a non-profit organization, Swedish is an eligible employer for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program
• Compensation is between $123962 and $164528 per year
• The compensation amounts listed may include productivity or quality/service incentives, call pay, extra shift incentives, as applicable to the position. In addition, providers may have CME benefits available to them.

Where You’ll Work

Swedish Medical Group is an integrated team of more than 1,300 physicians and advanced practice clinicians serving the greater Seattle area. As part of Swedish Health System, medical group providers benefit from centralized system support and a shared EMR (Epic). With easy access to seven Swedish Medical Center campuses, providers are able to serve northwest Washington residents with superior integrated, coordinated care.

Where You’ll Live

Edmonds, Washington, is a charming, thriving suburb of Seattle with an independent core of downtown businesses. On the east shore of Puget Sound, this beach and ferry town is known for its local art scene, good schools, amazing views and easy access to Seattle. Skiing, hiking and kayaking are easily accessible, and the city is complemented by Seattle’s thriving literary community and famous coffeehouses.

Who You’ll Work For

Swedish is a comprehensive health network with a long history of excellence. The Seattle-based system operates five hospitals with more than 1,500 beds, and more than 115 primary and specialty care clinics. Part of the Providence family, Swedish is world-renowned for its innovative and ground-breaking diagnoses, treatments and medical research at its five award-winning institutes: cancer, digestive health, heart and vascular, neuroscience and orthopedic. Its mission is to improve the health and well-being of each person it serves.

Equal Opportunity Employer including disability/veteran

Job ID Number: 26994