Certified Nurse Midwife

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Job Description

Come join our amazing OB GYN team! PeaceHealth St. Joseph Medical Center in Bellingham, WA is seeking a .8 FTE Nurse Midwife-OB GYN!

Practice Details

Robust team providing a broad range of care, complementing overall Women’s Health management within the clinic, and increasing access for consults
Clinic hours: Monday-Friday; 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Hospital call: 24 hour shift (restricted) - compensated for 24 hrs
Ultrasounds on site with RN support for non-stress tests and other care management; MBI onsite at Squalicum location
Established group
Epic EMR

Ideal Candidate

Graduate of an accredited Master of Nursing Program, Board Certified by the American College of Nurse Midwives, and licensed as a Nurse Practitioner
At least three years of post-graduate experience

This position is represented by a collective bargaining agreement. There may be more than one opening on this posting.

PeaceHealth has been serving the communities of northwest Washington since 1890 with PeaceHealth St. Joseph Medical Center, now a 253-bed, two-campus hospital providing a Level II Trauma Center and a full range of inpatient and outpatient services. PeaceHealth's Whatcom Region also includes the comprehensive heart care services of the Cardiovascular Center at PeaceHealth St. Joseph Medical Center as well as the primary and specialty care provided by PeaceHealth Medical Group.

PeaceHealth Benefits & Culture:

Guaranteed hourly rate is based on years of experience: $71.13 - $89.26 per hour
CME Reimbursement
Fully paid malpractice insurance
Exceptional health coverage options and retirement plans
Integrated physician-led medical group
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At PeaceHealth our Vision is that every person receives safe, compassionate care, every time, every touch.

If you are interested in this practice opportunity, please apply today or contact provider recruiter Skyler Brown at

PeaceHealth is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified job applicants and employees without regard to the following statuses: protected veteran; qualified individual with a disability; race; ethnicity; religion; gender; pregnancy; gender identity; national origin; age; genetic information; sexual orientation; or any other protected status in accordance with local, state, or federal laws. The above information is intended to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by this position. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of caregivers assigned to this job.

The above information is intended to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by this position. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of caregivers assigned to this job.

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