Obstetrics and Gynecology Nurse Midwife Job with Commonwealth Healthcare Corporation in Saipan, MP

Our hospital, the Commonwealth Healthcare Corporation (CHCC) is seeking an adventurous Nephrologist who is ready for a unique opportunity in Global Health, and a chance to live on a tropical island paradise! The practice model allows you to use your skills and training to provide Nephrology services while maintaining a great work-life balance.

The Commonwealth Healthcare Corporation is an 86-bed hospital and outpatient facility, located in the village of Garapan and serves a population of about 50,000 people. The facility offers a broad range of services and specialties including General Surgery, Orthopedic Surgery, Obstetrics and Gynecology, Head and Neck Surgery, Ophthalmology, Dentistry, Podiatry, Oncology, Inpatient and Outpatient Internal Medicine, Pediatrics, Cardiology, Interventional Radiology, Psychiatry, and Nephrology.

At CHCC you will be part of a collaborative medical community providing services to the local population as well as tourists and other visitors. Transferring patients off the island for services is difficult and often not possible. Don’t be intimidated by this! We are collaborative and work together as a team to provide care for our patients and to assist one another in being successful.

Saipan is a lush tropical island located at the southern end of the Northern Mariana Islands in the Western Pacific Ocean and is considered a WWII heritage site with a complex and intriguing history. Saipan, like territories such as Puerto Rico, is part of the United States, its citizens are US citizens, the currency is US dollars, and the predominant language is English. 

Saipan is a tropical island surrounded by a large reef and boasts some of the best scuba diving and snorkeling in the world with several easily accessible ship and plane wrecks as well as our world-famous Grotto. The beaches are pristine and only a short drive or walk away. There are many great locations for hiking, biking, and many other activities. Additionally, Saipan is a perfect launching point for travel to many parts of Asia and southeast Asia with affordable direct flights to Tokyo Japan, Seoul and Busan South Korea, Guam, and expected return of direct flights to Hong Kong. And the best part is you will have time to do all these things!

Work-life balance is an integral part of the culture in Saipan. If you are looking for great work-life balance, then this is the place for you!

Salary:  $95K(the CNMI enjoys one of the lowest tax burdens in the U.S., so please compare using tax information provided below)

Qualifications:

Bachelors of Science (RN’s) 

• • Masters in Nursing Specialty:Midwifery.
  • Complete midwifery education program accredited by the ACME.
  • 1 year CNM experience required.
  • AMCB Certified
  • Must be U.S. or Canadian trained
  • CNMI license required (application process supported by HR staff) 

Licensing and credentialing takes 6-8 weeks (Process: Present CV and, if cleared, a candidate will be notified by email  to submit three (3) recent references.)

Job Description:

Certified Nurse Midwives work within the OB/GYN department, in the inpatient and outpatient setting. They work with collaboration or referral to OB/GYNs or other healthcare providers as needed, to provide complete obstetrical, gynecological, women's health screening, and neonatal transition care. Outside of set clinic hours they work in the inpatient setting in the role of a Certified Nurse Midwife and when needed as a Labor and Delivery nurse.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• • Cares for patients antepartum, intrapartum, and postpartum, including evaluation, diagnosing and treatment.
  • Performs Gynecology care through the lifespan, including but not limited to the evaluation, diagnosis and treatment of uterine bleeding, infections.
  • Works as a team with other healthcare practitioners to develop protocols and policies in clinic and on Labor and Delivery.
  • Attends and participates in OB/GYN department meetings.
  •   Assesses intrapartum fetal well being and position. Evaluation of labor progress. Delivery of the newborn. Placement of fetal scalp electrodes if needed.   
  • Cuts episiotomies as needed. Suturing of episiotomies/lacerations (1st and 2nd degree).
  • Assesses for spontaneous rupture of membranes (SROM).
  • Performs emergency measures and arranges for immediate contact of Obstetrician when complications arise.
  • Performs Urinary Foley catheter and IV placement. Administering medication as prescribed.
  • Understands the policies and procedures and protocols of L& D.
  • Performs other related duties as assigned.
• Benefits
  • $10,000 one-time relocation assistance, subject to deductions for taxes and other withholdings as required by law,  for initial contracts of at least 2 years or more (paid w/in 30 days from start date),
  • Economy fare travel from point of recruitment to Saipan.  Repatriation benefit arranged upon completion of contract.
  • Malpractice coverage is provided under the CNMI Government Liability Act (essentially identical to the Federal Tort Claims Act).
  • Reimbursement of up to $250 for pre-employment health screening costs.
  • Annual Leave: Accrues at eight (8) hours per pay period (bi-weekly), with a full-time Employment Contract
  • Sick Leave: Accrues at four (4) hours per pay period (bi-weekly)
  • Up to 5 days (40 hours) of paid leave for CME.
  • Health and Life Group Insurance: Cost-sharing per Corporate policies
  • Health Insurance: AETNA Health Insurance
  • Life Insurance: Individual Assurance Company Life, Health, & Accident (IAC)
  • 401a Retirement Plan Option: ASC Trust Corporation
  • Loan Payment: National Health Service Corp (NHSC)