CALLING ALL CERTIFIED NURSE MIDWIFE SUPERHEROES! 

Are you a skilled, compassionate midwife looking to empower women and families during one of life’s most precious moments? At Dar a Luz, we’re seeking midwives who don’t just catch babies, but also catch opportunities - to lead, inspire, and provide holistic, patient-centered care that goes beyond the delivery room.

Here’s what makes this opportunity extra special:

What We’re Offering:

• The chance to work with a team that’s as passionate about supporting your well-being as you are about supporting your patients and families
• A collaborative team environment where your voice is included and heard
• We empower midwives to deliver exceptional care within a smaller system, offering more autonomy in a forward-thinking organization
• Ongoing professional development, because we believe in growing together
• Opportunity to practice according to evidence-based guidelines

Must-Have Superpowers:

• Certified Nurse Midwife licensure (aka your midwifery cape)
• A passion for providing holistic, personalized care
• A strong belief that every birth matters and that every patient deserves the right to autonomy in their care
• The ability to connect with patients, build trust, and create birth experiences that are as beautiful as they are safe

Ready to make a real impact? Apply and help us shape the future of maternal and newborn care in New Mexico! 

JOB DESCRIPTION

Dar a Luz Birth & Health Center is looking for an experienced, full-time Certified Nurse-Midwife (CNM) to join our birth center team! The ideal applicant has birth center experience; those with hospital backgrounds with an exceptional desire to nurture and protect physiologic birth will be considered. New graduates with similar experience in school will also be considered. The right CNM for our practice will join eight experienced midwives as an integral part of the woman/pregnant person-centered care we provide. We have a big, bright vision for serving New Mexico families and if you share our passion for family-centered, empowering, individualized care, we are looking for you. Our goal is to expand our clinical team in the next 6-12 months to improve work-life balance, midwife sustainability, and compensation. 

Overview

• Longest operating free-standing birth center and the only accredited and licensed birth center in New Mexico
• A unique midwife-operated 501(c)(3) non-profit grassroots organization where CNMs are independent practitioners in full-scope midwifery for low-risk clients
• Work closely with a truly supportive 20+ woman team including 8 other nurse midwives, 7 registered nurses, 3 IBCLCs, 2 educators, 3 administrative staff
• Currently accepting 20-25 EDD’s monthly with ~140 births at the center annually
• Facilitated 1600 births at the birth center and cared for over 4,000 clients over 13 years
• We take all insurance - 36% of current clients are on Medicaid, and we do not cap the number of Medicaid clients we take
• Clinic visits are 30-60 minutes providing pregnancy, postpartum, newborn (first 28 days of life), and well-woman/person care - we proudly provide some of the best couplet care in the state!
• Collaborative relationships with physicians and hospital-based practices in the area for efficient and safe transfer of care when indicated
• Birth assistants are all registered nurses 
• Proudly serving clients from a range of socioeconomic, racial, age, geographical, religious/philosophical, lifestyle, and family backgrounds
• Dar a Luz played a key role in developing birth center regulations now adopted by the Department of Health

Comprehensive Benefits:

• Employee premiums for medical/dental/vision/life insurance paid by employer 
• Domestic partner and family benefits (employee paid)
• Short-term disability/long-term disability available 
• Retirement plan, 403B
• Relocation bonus may be negotiated
• 8 sick days, 3 weeks of paid vacation, and 11 paid holidays (on rotation) annually
• Maternity/Parental leave
• Paid time off to attend continuing education and professional development opportunities
• Public service loan forgiveness eligible as a 501(c)(3)
• CME reimbursement and paid time off for completion 
• Licensure, certification, and membership fees  
• Malpractice insurance (no tail coverage)

Albuquerque, New Mexico 

• High desert climate with warmer summers and mild winters – 310 days of sunshine
• One of the most culturally diverse cities in the country
• The area offers an abundance of outdoor activities which include hiking, camping, soaking, climbing, cycling
• Affordable housing, public and private schools, community college, and state universities with opportunities for in-state tuition assistance 
• Easy access to an international airport
• New Mexico has a rich history of midwifery, being home to the nation's first birth center
• Supportive and expansive local midwifery network with backing from local hospitals

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities.

Dar a Luz provides equal work opportunities to all employees and applicants and does not discriminate on any basis, which is prohibited by law, including race, color, sex, gender identity, sexual preference, political views, age, religion, national origin, disability, pregnancy, marital status, or veteran status. We encourage LGBTQIA and BIPOC candidates to apply.

SUPERHEROES APPLY FOR YOUR DREAM JOB TODAY! Introduce yourself by submitting a short email and attaching your cover letter and resume to yelena@daraluzbirthcenter.org. To learn more about Dar a Luz, visit www.daraluzbirthcenter.org.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: 

• Current applicable state license as a Registered Nurse and Certified Nurse Midwife
• American Midwifery Certification Board (AMCB) certification  
• Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) License 
• Valid CPR and Neo-natal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certifications
• Prioritizes patient-centered care, listens to families, and offers emotional support during the birthing process
• Open-minded, culturally competent, and committed to providing respectful and unbiased care to all patients
• Stays calm under pressure, efficiently handles emergencies, and adjusts to patient needs
• Cooperative, communicates effectively within a team, and seeks input to provide comprehensive care
• Proactive in seeking ongoing education and strives for clinical excellence
• Strong sense of responsibility, honesty, and transparency with patients and colleagues
• Flexible in adapting to changing priorities and circumstances
• Skilled in collaboration and problem-solving, while valuing autonomy in work and decision-making
• Confident in abilities, willing to contribute to the team at all levels
• Effective time management and keen attention to detail
• Strong personal support system and a commitment to self-care
• Strong organizational skills, and completes tasks efficiently
• Proficient with Google Suite and Microsoft Office
• All offers of employment with Dar a Luz are contingent upon a successful and clear background check

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

The physical requirements and work environment described below represent the demands on an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of a midwife role. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these functions.

• Work involves prolonged periods of standing, walking, and assisting with patient care, including physically supporting clients during labor and birth
• This role requires the ability to respond to unpredictable circumstances, work long shifts, including nights and weekends, and manage multiple births or emergencies
• Manual dexterity is necessary for operating medical equipment and conducting physical exams
• The ability to lift or move equipment and assist in patient mobility is required
• This position will involve exposure to varying environmental conditions, including a birth center setting, where quick decision-making and adaptability are crucial

About Dar a Luz Birth & Health Center

Dar a Luz Birth & Health Center is New Mexico's only nationally accredited and state licensed freestanding birth center. Nestled in the North Valley of Albuquerque, Dar a Luz serves clients from all over the state and accepts all insurances including Medicaid. Staffed by certified nurse-midwives and registered nurses, Dar a Luz offers exceptional woman- and pregnant person-centered care for low risk pregnancies. We provide full-scope midwifery services including sensitive and individualized gynecological care, prenatal, labor, birth, postpartum, and newborn care for established clients. We pride ourselves on using evidence based guidelines and offering a safe and empowering space outside of the hospital.

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