Certified Nurse Midwife OBGYN

$79.64 - $94.19 / hour

Description

Certified Nurse Midwife OB/GYN – Napa, CA

Providence is on the lookout for an enthusiastic and dedicated Per Diem Certified Nurse Midwife to become a vital part of our collaborative and dynamic team! Join us in a thriving practice that boasts a large and supportive staff, all committed to providing exceptional care. You'll have the opportunity to work alongside passionate professionals who are devoted to serving a wonderfully diverse patient population. Imagine yourself enjoying an unparalleled quality of life in the stunning and inviting community of Napa Valley, where breathtaking landscapes and a vibrant culture await you. Embrace the chance to make a real difference in people's lives while soaking in the beauty and charm of this remarkable area. Let's embark on this exciting journey together!

At Providence, we are mission focused and community centric, with a proud 150+ year heritage of caring for patients from all walks of life, including the disadvantaged, underserved and uninsured.

The Value of Working with Us

One year of experience as a Certified Nurse Midwife required
Per Diem
Rotating Monday – Friday schedule
Hospital based position
Group size – 6 providers
The group includes both Physicians and Advanced Practice Providers creating a collaborative, supportive and collegial work environment
AMCB Certification, active DEA, CA State RN/ARNP license and certification from an accredited Nurse Midwifery program required
The practice will be focused on inpatient care and working in unison with OB/GYN practice
Providence Medical Group providers are eligible for the federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program
Comprehensive benefits package and 5 weeks per year of time away from practice for vacation/holiday/CME time
Compensation is between $$79.64 and $94.19

The posted salary reflects the starting range of total compensation and may include productivity bonuses, incentives related to quality and performance, hospital/ED call stipends, extra shift incentives, and other forms of cash compensation as applicable to the position. In addition, a CME allowance and other benefits offered by the medical group. Please note that this salary range is provided in accordance with State law and is subject to variation due to the factors noted above.

Working in Northern California

Providence Medical Group provides high quality care for Napa County and surrounding communities. Our regional group has nearly 500 physicians/APCs and a tradition of excellence that extends from routine care to leading-edge surgical procedures. The Napa market offers more than a dozen specialties. Providence Queen of the Valley Medical Center has served the community for more than 65 years and is staffed by dedicated healthcare professionals who provide

Living in Northern California

Life in Napa County, California, offers a unique blend of natural beauty, outdoor recreation, and some of the most renowned wineries and restaurants in the world. The Napa River, Lake Berryessa and multiple state and regional parks present stunning landscapes and endless choices for outdoor recreation. Napa, the county’s largest city, is known to be family friendly, offering well-respected public and private education options, along with a strong sense of community and convenient proximity to San Francisco.

Working for Providence

Providence is a nationally recognized, comprehensive health care organization spanning seven states with a universal mission - to provide compassionate care to all who need its services, especially the poor and vulnerable. Its 119,000-plus caregivers/employees serve in 51 hospitals, more than 800 clinics and a comprehensive range of health and social services. Providence: one name, one family, one extraordinary health system.

Check out our benefits page for more information.

Equal Opportunity Employer including disability/veteran

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Questions? Give us a call or send us an email and we’re happy to connect with you.

PMG Northern California

Physician and APC Recruitment
(707) 595-0361
PMGNC-ProviderRecruiting@providence.org

About Providence

At Providence, our strength lies in Our Promise of “Know me, care for me, ease my way.” Working at our family of organizations means that regardless of your role, we’ll walk alongside you in your career, supporting you so you can support others. We provide best-in-class benefits and we foster an inclusive workplace where diversity is valued, and everyone is essential, heard and respected. Together, our 120,000 caregivers (all employees) serve in over 50 hospitals, over 1,000 clinics and a full range of health and social services across Alaska, California, Montana, New Mexico, Oregon, Texas and Washington. As a comprehensive health care organization, we are serving more people, advancing best practices and continuing our more than 100-year tradition of serving the poor and vulnerable.

Posted are the minimum and the maximum wage rates on the wage range for this position. The successful candidate's placement on the wage range for this position will be determined based upon relevant job experience and other applicable factors. These amounts are the base pay range; additional compensation may be available for this role, such as shift differentials, standby/on-call, overtime, premiums, extra shift incentives, or bonus opportunities.

Providence offers a comprehensive benefits package including a retirement 401(k) Savings Plan with employer matching, health care benefits (medical, dental, vision), life insurance, disability insurance, time off benefits (paid parental leave, vacations, holidays, health issues), voluntary benefits, well-being resources and much more. Learn more at providence.jobs/benefits.
Applicants in the Unincorporated County of Los Angeles: Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Unincorporated Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.
About the Team

The Sisters of Providence and Sisters of St. Joseph of Orange have deep roots in California, bringing health care and education to communities from the redwood forests to the beach shores of Orange county - and everywhere in between. In Northern California, Providence provides health care services to Eureka, Fortuna, Healdsburg, Napa, Petaluma and Santa Rosa.

Our award-winning and comprehensive medical centers are known for outstanding programs in cancer, cardiology, neurosciences, orthopedics, women's services, emergency and trauma care, pediatrics and neonatal intensive care. Our not-for-profit network also provides a full spectrum of care with leading-edge diagnostics and treatment, outpatient health centers, physician groups and clinics, numerous outreach programs, and hospice and home care.

Providence is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to the principle that every workforce member has the right to work in surroundings that are free from all forms of unlawful discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, gender, disability, veteran, military status, religion, age, creed, national origin, sexual identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, genetic information, or any other basis prohibited by local, state, or federal law. We believe diversity makes us stronger, so we are dedicated to shaping an inclusive workforce, learning from each other, and creating equal opportunities for advancement.

Requsition ID: 432209
Company: Providence Jobs
Job Category: Advanced Practice
Job Function: Provider
Job Schedule: Per-Diem
Job Shift: Variable
Career Track: Clinical Professional
Department: 7520 OBGYN TRANCAS CLINIC
Address: CA Napa 1100 Trancas St
Work Location: St Joseph Health Medical Grp-OB/GYN-Napa
Workplace Type: On-site
Pay Range: $N/A - $N/A
The amounts listed are the base pay range; additional compensation may be available for this role, such as shift differentials, standby/on-call, overtime, premiums, extra shift incentives, or bonus opportunities.

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