Certified Nurse Midwife (CNM)

Women's Specialists of New Mexico | Albuquerque, New Mexico

Full-Time | Full-Scope Midwifery

Compassionate Women’s Healthcare

For more than 50 years, Women’s Specialists of New Mexico (WSNM) has provided compassionate, comprehensive healthcare to women throughout New Mexico. As an established private, physician-owned OB/GYN practice, we are seeking a full-time Certified Nurse Midwife (CNM) to join our strong and cohesive team of midwives.

We are looking for a CNM who is passionate about providing compassionate, evidence-based women's healthcare and who values being part of a team that is genuinely invested in supporting one another. Our midwives share a commitment to teamwork, open communication, shared responsibility, and creating a sustainable work-life balance while providing exceptional care to our patients.

At WSNM, we value the midwifery model of care and the important role CNMs play in building trusted relationships with patients throughout pregnancy, childbirth, and all stages of a woman's life.

Why Work for WSNM?

• Private, Physician-Owned Practice: Be part of an established women's health practice with a direct connection to practice leadership and clinical decision-making.
• Collaborative Relationships: Our physicians and midwives have strong, collegial relationships built on communication, trust, and mutual respect.
• Professional Autonomy: CNMs are trusted to practice with autonomy within their scope of practice, with physician collaboration and support readily available when needed.
• Strong Midwifery Team: Join a cohesive group of midwives who support one another clinically and personally and share responsibility for exceptional patient care.
• Work-Life Balance: We recognize the importance of a sustainable career and strive to support balance while meeting the needs of our patients and team.
• Established Women's Health Practice: WSNM has been providing comprehensive women's healthcare to New Mexico families for more than 50 years.

What You'll Do

As a WSNM Certified Nurse Midwife, you will provide full-scope midwifery care in a collaborative practice environment.

• Provide comprehensive prenatal, intrapartum, postpartum, and gynecologic care.
• Manage labor and delivery while supporting individualized birth plans and patient preferences.
• Provide well-woman and preventive care, including family planning, contraception, reproductive health, and care throughout the stages of a woman's life.
• Assess, diagnose, and manage common obstetric and gynecologic conditions within the CNM scope of practice.
• Order and interpret appropriate laboratory and diagnostic testing and prescribe medications as clinically indicated.
• Educate and counsel patients to support informed decision-making and evidence-based care.
• Collaborate closely with WSNM OB/GYN physicians and other members of the clinical team.
• Participate in shared call coverage, including nights and weekends as scheduled.
• Maintain timely and accurate clinical documentation and professional standards.

What We Offer

WSNM offers a competitive compensation and benefits package designed to support you professionally and personally:

• Competitive salary
• Sign-on bonus
• Relocation assistance
• Medical and dental insurance
• Employer contribution to 401(k)
• Paid Annual Leave (PAL)
• CME allowance and professional development support
• Malpractice coverage
• Support for applicable New Mexico healthcare professional loan repayment opportunities

Why Albuquerque & New Mexico?

Build your career in a community that offers an exceptional combination of affordability, outdoor recreation, culture, and quality of life. Albuquerque offers more than 300 days of sunshine each year, manageable commutes, and year-round access to hiking, biking, skiing, camping, and the spectacular landscapes of the Southwest.

New Mexico also offers unique opportunities and incentives for healthcare professionals, including potential eligibility for state-sponsored loan repayment programs. Albuquerque provides easy access to Santa Fe and the Sandia Mountains, along with a vibrant food, arts, and cultural community.

Whether you're already part of our New Mexico community or considering making Albuquerque your new home, WSNM offers the opportunity to build a rewarding career while enjoying everything the Southwest has to offer.

Qualifications

• Current or eligible for unrestricted New Mexico licensure as a Certified Nurse Midwife (CNM)
• Graduate of a nurse-midwifery program accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Midwifery Education (ACME)
• Current certification by the American Midwifery Certification Board (AMCB)
• New Mexico Board of Pharmacy Controlled Substance Registration (CSR) and Federal DEA registration required
• Commitment to compassionate, patient-centered women's healthcare
• Strong communication and collaborative practice skills
• Two or more years of experience as a CNM preferred; new graduates considered
• Must be able to obtain Electronic Fetal Monitoring (EFM) certification

Come Grow With Us

If you are looking for an opportunity to practice full-scope midwifery with professional autonomy, physician collaboration, and the support of a strong midwifery team, we would love to hear from you.