Community of Hope
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Certified Nurse Midwife
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Community of Hope . This is a full-time position based out of the Family Health and Birth Center in NE, DC, reporting to the Director of Midwifery.
Description Are you excited about a new and exciting opportunity? Do you have a passion for working with families and individuals in need of healthcare, housing, and community support services? Are you interested in working for a mission-driven and innovative organization? At Community of Hope, we envision Washington, DC, where everyone is healthy, housed, and hopeful. If you are ready to make a positive difference in the community, this position is for you.
Our Mission and Values Our mission is to improve health, end homelessness, and partner with communities to make Washington, DC more equitable. We celebrate people’s strengths and acknowledge the impact of trauma on people’s lives. We embrace diversity, welcome all voices, and treat everyone with respect and compassion. We lead and advocate for changes to make systems more equitable. We strive for excellence and value integrity in all that we do.
Position Summary The Nurse Midwife is accountable directly to the Director of Midwifery. This is a Full-Time position based out of our Family Health and Birth Center in NE, DC.
Highlighted Duties And Responsibilities
Manages the care of women and their newborns and provides direct client services including antepartum, intrapartum, postpartum, newborn, family planning, and gynecological care, according to the standards of the American College of Nurse-Midwives, the American Association of Birth Centers, and Community of Hope policies and clinical guidelines.
Consults with the physician regarding any client who develops symptoms of medical or obstetric complications.
Co-manages with the physician the care of women who develop complications.
Refers to medical management any woman who develops complications which, in the judgment of either or both the physician and CNM, are best managed by a physician.
Plans and provides continuing health supervision and education to all clients under care.
Completes and documents all patient encounters in a timely fashion (progress notes within 3 business days after visits).
Maintains effective working relations with the birth center staff, consulting staff, other health disciplines, families and the public.
Participates in public relations programs that publicize midwifery, advanced nursing practice and/or birth center care.
Performs other duties as assigned by supervisor.
Requirements
Current license as a Nurse-Midwife in the District of Columbia required.
National Certification as Certified Nurse Midwife required.
Current BLS certification required.
Current neonatal resuscitation certification (NALS or NRP or equivalent) required.
Experience with hospital and out-of-hospital births; experience with 40 or more births preferred; no new grads at this time.
Participation in appropriate continuous medical education.
Bilingual in Spanish and/or Amharic preferred.
Ability to work in a non-profit environment.
Hybrid: Remote work and on-site work expectations are generally split roughly 50/50. Remote designations may change and in-person learning may be required after hire.
Salary and Benefits The salary for this position ranges between
$105k - $110k
annually; the offer amount is determined by the candidate’s education, qualifications, and experience. Benefits include remote work opportunities where applicable, paid time off, holidays, retirement plan, and professional development support.
Benefits Summary
Remote work opportunities where applicable
8-hour workdays with paid lunch
Paid holidays, vacation and sick leave
Annual performance-based raises
Licensing reimbursement and continuing education funds
Internal promotions and leadership training
Life, short-term and long-term disability insurance
403(b) Retirement Plan
Other well-being initiatives and trauma-informed care training
About Us Community of Hope is a mission-driven nonprofit providing healthcare, housing, and community support services in Washington, DC. We are a Federally Qualified Health Center delivering medical, dental, emotional wellness, and care coordination services across three DC locations. We emphasize maternal and child health, with midwifery and the only free-standing birth center in DC. In 2024, we served thousands of patients and were recognized as a top workplace in 2025 by The Washington Post.
To request a reasonable accommodation to complete an employment application or for general questions about employment with Community of Hope, contact a Recruiting Coordinator. Email: hr@cohdc.org | Phone: 202-407-7747. Community of Hope is an equal opportunity employer.
Seniority level Entry level
Employment type Full-time
Job function Health Care Provider Industries: Non-profit Organization Management
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Certified Nurse Midwife
role at
Community of Hope . This is a full-time position based out of the Family Health and Birth Center in NE, DC, reporting to the Director of Midwifery.
Description Are you excited about a new and exciting opportunity? Do you have a passion for working with families and individuals in need of healthcare, housing, and community support services? Are you interested in working for a mission-driven and innovative organization? At Community of Hope, we envision Washington, DC, where everyone is healthy, housed, and hopeful. If you are ready to make a positive difference in the community, this position is for you.
Our Mission and Values Our mission is to improve health, end homelessness, and partner with communities to make Washington, DC more equitable. We celebrate people’s strengths and acknowledge the impact of trauma on people’s lives. We embrace diversity, welcome all voices, and treat everyone with respect and compassion. We lead and advocate for changes to make systems more equitable. We strive for excellence and value integrity in all that we do.
Position Summary The Nurse Midwife is accountable directly to the Director of Midwifery. This is a Full-Time position based out of our Family Health and Birth Center in NE, DC.
Highlighted Duties And Responsibilities
Manages the care of women and their newborns and provides direct client services including antepartum, intrapartum, postpartum, newborn, family planning, and gynecological care, according to the standards of the American College of Nurse-Midwives, the American Association of Birth Centers, and Community of Hope policies and clinical guidelines.
Consults with the physician regarding any client who develops symptoms of medical or obstetric complications.
Co-manages with the physician the care of women who develop complications.
Refers to medical management any woman who develops complications which, in the judgment of either or both the physician and CNM, are best managed by a physician.
Plans and provides continuing health supervision and education to all clients under care.
Completes and documents all patient encounters in a timely fashion (progress notes within 3 business days after visits).
Maintains effective working relations with the birth center staff, consulting staff, other health disciplines, families and the public.
Participates in public relations programs that publicize midwifery, advanced nursing practice and/or birth center care.
Performs other duties as assigned by supervisor.
Requirements
Current license as a Nurse-Midwife in the District of Columbia required.
National Certification as Certified Nurse Midwife required.
Current BLS certification required.
Current neonatal resuscitation certification (NALS or NRP or equivalent) required.
Experience with hospital and out-of-hospital births; experience with 40 or more births preferred; no new grads at this time.
Participation in appropriate continuous medical education.
Bilingual in Spanish and/or Amharic preferred.
Ability to work in a non-profit environment.
Hybrid: Remote work and on-site work expectations are generally split roughly 50/50. Remote designations may change and in-person learning may be required after hire.
Salary and Benefits The salary for this position ranges between
$105k - $110k
annually; the offer amount is determined by the candidate’s education, qualifications, and experience. Benefits include remote work opportunities where applicable, paid time off, holidays, retirement plan, and professional development support.
Benefits Summary
Remote work opportunities where applicable
8-hour workdays with paid lunch
Paid holidays, vacation and sick leave
Annual performance-based raises
Licensing reimbursement and continuing education funds
Internal promotions and leadership training
Life, short-term and long-term disability insurance
403(b) Retirement Plan
Other well-being initiatives and trauma-informed care training
About Us Community of Hope is a mission-driven nonprofit providing healthcare, housing, and community support services in Washington, DC. We are a Federally Qualified Health Center delivering medical, dental, emotional wellness, and care coordination services across three DC locations. We emphasize maternal and child health, with midwifery and the only free-standing birth center in DC. In 2024, we served thousands of patients and were recognized as a top workplace in 2025 by The Washington Post.
To request a reasonable accommodation to complete an employment application or for general questions about employment with Community of Hope, contact a Recruiting Coordinator. Email: hr@cohdc.org | Phone: 202-407-7747. Community of Hope is an equal opportunity employer.
Seniority level Entry level
Employment type Full-time
Job function Health Care Provider Industries: Non-profit Organization Management
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