Certified Nurse Midwife (CNM)

Summary Join a highly engaged, mission-driven midwifery team within Beacon Medical Group, providing comprehensive, patient-centered women’s health care across the continuum—including prenatal, intrapartum, postpartum, and gynecologic services. This role offers the opportunity to practice at the top of your license while collaborating closely with OB/GYN physicians, nursing staff, and interdisciplinary teams to deliver safe, evidence-based care. You will play a key role in supporting patients throughout pregnancy and beyond, building meaningful relationships while ensuring continuity and quality of care. This position blends clinical autonomy with strong team collaboration and supports professional growth in a dynamic and supportive environment.

Mission, Values, and Service Goals

MISSION	We deliver outstanding care, inspire health, and connect with heart.
VALUES	Trust. Respect. Integrity. Compassion.
SERVICE GOALS	Personally connect. Keep everyone informed. Be on their team.

Responsibilities Clinical Care

• Provide full-scope midwifery care within approved scope of practice.
• Obtain complete medical histories and perform comprehensive physical exams.
• Manage prenatal, labor and delivery, postpartum, and gynecologic care.
• Assess, diagnose, and manage low-risk pregnancies independently.
• Collaborate with physicians on high-risk or complex cases.
• Order and interpret laboratory and diagnostic studies.
• Develop and implement evidence-based care plans.
• Administer medications and treatments in accordance with licensure and prescriptive authority.
• Provide continuity of care across clinic, hospital, and follow-up settings.

Patient Education & Support

• Counsel patients and families on pregnancy, childbirth, postpartum recovery, and women’s health.
• Promote preventive care, breastfeeding support, and wellness education.
• Support informed decision-making and individualized birth planning.
• Connect patients with community resources to support care needs.
• Serve as a trusted advocate and compassionate presence for patients and families.

Care Coordination & Collaboration

• Collaborate with OB/GYN physicians and interdisciplinary care teams.
• Participate in care conferences and support coordinated care planning.
• Assist with referrals and ensure effective transitions of care.
• Provide monitoring and continuity of care between visits.
• Communicate with physicians and care team members to ensure quality and timeliness of services.

Documentation & Quality

• Maintain accurate and timely documentation, coding, and billing.
• Review patient records, testing, and outcomes to support care planning.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives and outcome monitoring.
• Assist in the development of clinical protocols, workflows, and programs.
• Support compliance with clinical standards, safety expectations, and regulatory requirements.

Programs, Education & Organizational Support

• Participate in patient education programs and follow-up initiatives.
• Maintain required records, reports, and statistical data.
• Assist in interdisciplinary education, including students, residents, and other pre-professionals.
• Support development and coordination of programs designed to improve patient outcomes.
• Perform other job-related assignments and special projects as directed.

Professional Responsibilities

• Maintain active RN licensure and Certified Nurse Midwife certification in good standing.
• Obtain and maintain prescriptive authority within the required timeframe.
• Participate in ongoing education, certification, and professional development.
• Maintain affiliation with professional and community organizations as appropriate.
• Adhere to clinical standards, policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements.
• Participate in quality review and performance improvement activities.
• Demonstrate professionalism, accountability, and effective communication in all interactions.

Organizational Expectations

• Attend and participate in department meetings and remain accountable for information shared.
• Complete mandatory education, annual competencies, and department-specific education within established timeframes.
• Complete annual employee health requirements within established timeframes.
• Maintain current BLS/CPR and other certifications as required by position or department.
• Consistently follow universal precautions, infection prevention standards, protective equipment requirements, and ergonomic techniques.
• Adhere to regulatory agency requirements, survey processes, compliance expectations, and organization/department policies.
• Demonstrate flexibility with staffing needs, including schedule adjustments, overtime, or additional shifts when required.

The Beacon Way Leverage innovation. Cultivate human talent. Embrace performance improvement. Build greatness through accountability. Use information to improve and advance. Communicate clearly and continuously.

Education & Experience

• Graduate of an accredited Nurse Midwifery program.
• Current RN license and Certified Nurse Midwife certification required.
• Prescriptive authority required, or eligibility to obtain within the required timeframe.
• Prior clinical experience in women’s health or obstetrics preferred.
• New graduates with strong training and commitment to midwifery care may be considered.
• Strong clinical judgment, communication skills, and patient-centered care approach required.
• Bilingual speaking and/or writing skills are a plus.

Knowledge & Skills

• Thorough knowledge of midwifery practice standards, clinical protocols, and applicable professional guidelines.
• Strong analytical and assessment skills for patient care planning and follow-up care.
• Effective interpersonal skills for working with patients, families, physicians, nurses, and other professionals.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills necessary for patient, family, physician, and referral-source communication.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team-based care model.

Working Environment and Physical Demands

• Requires physical stamina, including prolonged standing, walking, pushing carts or wheelchairs, assisting patients, and lifting to 50 pounds.
• Requires ability to position or lift patients up to 35 pounds without assistance and provide CPR or emergency response support when needed.
• May involve exposure to clinical environments, biohazards, and regulated healthcare settings; adherence to safety protocols is required.
• Errors in performance may result in serious patient harm.

Why Beacon

At Beacon, you’ll join a health system committed to innovation, professional growth, and a culture of compassion. You’ll work alongside dedicated teams focused on delivering exceptional care while fostering meaningful patient relationships and professional development.

This environment is ideal for a Certified Nurse Midwife who values clinical autonomy, collaboration, continuous learning, and the opportunity to support patients during some of the most important moments of their lives.