Duties and Responsibilities
As a mission-driven organization, the core values of, and the services offered at Sea Mar are based on
the belief that everyone deserves to be respectfully treated in a way that preserves dignity and enhances
self-worth. Sea Mar is an advocate for its clients and aims to achieve industry-leading, client-centered,
culturally-aware services.
Sea Mar employees serve as an extension of this mission and demonstrate their commitment to an
excellent client experience by:
Understanding and empathizing with client needs
Surpassing client expectations
Demonstrating a high level of integrity
Exhibiting compassion and commitment
Advocating for social justice
Taking pride in individual work as well as that of the team
Continually learning to stay current with industry standards, best practices and technology
As a Sea Mar employee, the individual in this position commits to adherence to these values to their
utmost ability and endeavors to strengthen and embody this mission daily.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES and/or RESPONSIBILITIES
The CNM provides primary well woman, family planning, antepartum, intrapartum, post-partum, and
newborn care services to patients of Sea Mar Community Health Center in accordance with
training, experience and licensure, in compliance with the principles of practice of Sea Mar and its
mission.
The CNM will consult with an appropriate physician (family practice, OB/GYN, pediatrics, or other
specialist) as needed when patients care needs arise outside the scope of his or her training.
The CNM will provide appropriate hospital care as required.
The CNM may refer patients to medical specialist or other sources of service when necessary.
The CNM prescribes and/or dispenses required medication to patients according to the individual
prescriptive authority granted by the Washington State Board.
The CNM provides professional supervision to the assigned staff of nurses and other
paraprofessionals.
The CNM participates in preventive health programs such as immunization, disease detection and
disease prevention activities. Including education programs for patients and community groups in the
service area.
The CNM works closely with administrative personnel including the Clinical and Medical Director,
preparing reports, grant proposals and other administrative activities when appropriate.
High risk antepartum and intrapartum conditions would necessitate the CNM to initiate the process
currently defined by the standards of the community.