Eisner Health is seeking a skilled Certified Nurse Midwife (CNM) with leadership experience. Lead a dynamic team of women’s health professionals in providing top-quality, evidence-based holistic care to a low-income population!

Who we are:

We are a non-profit health center led by an inclusive team dedicated to improving the health and well-being of the community. Founded in 1920, Eisner Health has grown to provide integrated, culturally competent, and affordable healthcare at multiple locations around the Los Angeles region. Our team works to provide trauma-informed services that address social and medical disparities in order to improve the health of communities and individuals across Los Angeles County.

Why work here?

o Provide family-centered and reproductive-justice-oriented care in a trauma-informed environment.

o Help lead a dynamic collaborative model between inpatient and outpatient care with a clinical team consisting of full-scope Certified Nurse Midwives and OB/Gyns.

o Be supported by excellent ancillary services, including perinatal education, behavioral health, lactation services, dietitian, dental, and case management.

o Take advantage of opportunities to work closely with leadership and grow professionally.

o Be a part of an established, strong, supportive, and diverse clinical team.

The Role:

The Women’s Health Center Director oversees and provides outpatient clinical care at a busy community health center. Services include family planning, pregnancy care (low and high risk), and gynecologic care. This role also coordinates with other sites across the organization to align pregnancy care and clinical processes. Additionally, the Director of Women’s Health consults and acts as a resource for the Eisner Health’s clinicians and support personnel, engages in Quality Improvement and Peer Review processes, and participates in the hiring of licensed clinical staff. This position reports to the Chief Medical Officer and operates within established organizational and departmental policies and procedures.

1. Provides direct clinical care to patients.

2. Provides ongoing consultation, guidance, and supervision to clinic providers.

3. Coordinates and completes new clinician onboarding (orientation, training, and mentorship).

4. Completes on-going clinical trainings and check-ins with staff to ensure best practices.

5. Reviews medical records of subordinate providers for completeness, accuracy and quality of care provided.

6. Is responsible for coordinating and optimizing the monthly departmental professional staffing calendar.

7. Tracks and ensures follow-up on Patient Assessment Questionnaires and encounter volume and billing.

8. Participates in the completion of relevant grant applications.

9. Works with the Trauma Informed Care Coordinator to implement trauma-informed practices.

10. Completes performance evaluations of staff.

11. Works with the Human Resources department to mediate interpersonal conflicts between clinicians, complete disciplinary actions as needed, and process terminations and leaves of absence.

12. Oversees High Risk OB clinic, ensures adequate appointments, participates in delivery planning, and ensures adequate high-risk staffing and training.

13. Provides or coordinates in-service and case conferences for department staff.

14. Participates in the Quality Improvement program and is responsible for departmental QI activities.

15. Participates in all relevant clinical meetings, including the weekly Clinical Directors’ meeting.

16. Assists the Chief Medical Officer in establishing and implementing a system of departmental peer review.

17. Works with the Chief Medical Officer and clinical providers to optimize departmental productivity.

18. Collaborates with HR and the Chief Medical Officer in the hiring and credentialing of subordinate staff for the department.

19. Consults as needed with the Chief Medical Officer on departmental issues and concerns.

Qualifications:

• Licensed advanced practice clinician (Certified Nurse Midwife, Nurse Practitioner, or Physician Assistant).
• Active California medical license required.
• At least 4 years experience in comprehensive women’s health care, with some Labor & Delivery experience preferred.
• 2 or more years of leadership experience preferred.
• Ability to work collaboratively as part of a diverse, interdisciplinary team.
• Spanish proficiency preferred.

Benefits:

• Generous Paid Time Off benefit (23 days accrued per year).
• 9 Paid Holidays.
• Medical insurance, PPO & zero deductible HMO options available.
• Low-cost dental & vision insurance.
• Opportunity for professional leadership training.
• Opportunities for loan repayment.
• 403b plan with employer contribution at 3%.
• License renewal and professional membership reimbursement.
• CME Time (5 days per year) and Tuition Reimbursement ($1,000 per year).
• Employer-Sponsored life insurance & long-term disability.

EEO Statement:

Eisner Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Eisner Health does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, national origin, or veteran status.