Valley Medical Center for Certified Nurse – Midwife nurse in Renton, WA

Supporting women through pregnancy, childbirth, and the transition into parenthood requires advanced clinical knowledge, sound judgment, and a compassionate approach to care. This Nurse Midwife position offers an opportunity to provide comprehensive, patient-centered healthcare to women and their infants, from prenatal care and labor management to postpartum support and routine gynecological services. For professionals passionate about maternal and newborn health, the role combines clinical independence with meaningful collaboration across a multidisciplinary healthcare team.

As part of Patient Care Services, the Nurse Midwife will manage the care of healthy women and newborns while working collaboratively with physicians and other healthcare professionals to support patients with medical or social risk factors. The position also involves evaluating midwifery services, following established clinical protocols, providing education, and responding to the needs of a diverse patient population. It is well suited to qualified nurse-midwives who bring strong communication skills, adaptability, cultural sensitivity, and a commitment to high standards of midwifery practice.

Midwife Nurse JOB OVERVIEW

ROLE:   Midwife Nurse Responsible for the independent management of the care of healthy women and their infants before, during, and after childbirth, as well as the collaborative administration of the medically and socially at-risk women. Utilizes advanced knowledge and skill in midwifery to manage pregnancy, labor, and birth, postpartum, and well-woman/GYN care. Works directly with the Medical Director and consulting physicians, as well as the social worker, nutritionist, nursing staff, and other personnel to provide and evaluate nurse-midwifery services.

AREA OF ASSIGNMENT: Patient Care Services

RESPONSIBLE TO: Manager and VP of Women’s and Children’s Health
PREREQUISITES:

• A graduate of a school of midwifery, accredited by the American College of Nurse-Midwives (ACNM).
• Adheres to the criteria for continuing competency as specified by the ACNM.
• Licensed in the State of Washington as a registered nurse (RN) and Advanced registered nurse practitioner (ARNP).
• To obtain prescriptive authority from the Washington State Board of Nursing within a reasonable time after employment.
• Master’s degree preferred.
• Experience in full-scope nurse-midwifery practice preferred. Experience in clinical precepting is desirable.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Ability to be sensitive to the needs and problems of the low-income and diverse population. Must be able to relate effectively to persons of varied ethnic, racial, educational, and socioeconomic backgrounds.
• The nurse must respond to situations and demonstrate creativity, flexibility, and a positive approach to personal and professional growth.
• Shows the ability to maintain effective interpersonal relations with a wide variety of staff, clients, and community agencies- sometimes under stressful conditions.
• Promotes and supports hospital mission, values, and norms.
• Must be able to work flexible, irregular hours, work under stress, and be in good physical and mental condition without physical limitations.
• Adheres to protocols and practices approved by the OB/GYN department.
• Maintains the ability to be credentialed through medical staff and third-party payor.
• Performs in services as requested.
• The Attends bi-monthly OB/GYN meetings and other meetings as appropriate.
• Adheres to the standards of nurse-midwifery practice, and practice is consistent with these standards and the Valley Medical Center policy and procedures and hospital by-laws.

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Overall, this Nurse Midwife position offers a meaningful opportunity for qualified professionals to use their advanced midwifery skills across the full continuum of women’s healthcare. With responsibilities spanning pregnancy, childbirth, newborn care, postpartum support, and collaborative clinical practice, the role provides a rewarding environment for nurse-midwives dedicated to improving maternal and infant well-being while supporting patients from diverse backgrounds.