Certified Nurse Midwife

Dignity Health Medical Group – Dominican (dhmf.org/dominican) is seeking a Certified Nurse Midwife to join our physician led, patient centered organization in Santa Cruz, CA, offering you flexibility and collegiality in a friendly environment. We are affiliated with Dominican Hospital (dominicanhospital.org), which has 222 beds, and we're aligned with one of the largest nonprofit health systems in the nation and the largest hospital system in California.

Practice Highlights:

• Full Scope practice including deliveries and outpatient practice
• Collaborative practice, working closely with OB/Gyn colleagues and experienced CNMs
• Clinic and surgery center conveniently located near the hospital
• Excellent support staff
• Facilitating group prenatal visits
• 1:7 Call Model
• Flexibility and Exceptional Work/Life Balance
• Mentorship from established and newer physicians in the group

Compensation/Benefits Include:

• Compensation: $160,046 / year
• Sign on bonus
• Relocation assistance
• Comprehensive benefits including health insurance, retirement plans and CME allowance

Dignity Health is a part of CommonSpirit®, one of the nation's largest health systems dedicated to advancing health for all people.

Santa Cruz is known for its beach scene, redwood forests, unique surf and art culture, natural scenic beauty and friendly and active residents. The weather is mild, with the sun shining more than 300 days a year. There’s a cultural excitement of a world-renowned university, miles of sandy beaches, redwood forests and rugged mountains. Downtown Santa Cruz offers a plethora of restaurants and one-of-a-kind shops. It also offers an upscale residential district, historic Victorians, galleries, a modern museum and a vibrant nightlife. There are year-round cultural events for every interest. You and your family will have the opportunity of enjoying this unique paradise of contrast.

Patient Assessment and Diagnosis:

• Conduct comprehensive health assessments.
• Diagnose and treat acute and chronic illnesses.
• Order and interpret diagnostic tests.

Treatment Planning and Management:

• Develop and implement patient care plans.
• Prescribe medications and therapies.
• Provide health promotion and disease prevention education.

Collaboration and Consultation:

• Collaborate with other healthcare professionals.
• Consult with physicians and specialists as needed.
• Coordinate patient care across various settings.

• A valid and unrestricted license to practice in the State of California
• Nationally recognized certification (as determined by Medicare)
• Completion of state mandated educational courses
• 24 hour In House call at hospital
• Bilingual preferred (English/Spanish)