Certified Nurse Midwife (CNM)

Oula•Charlotte, NC

21h•$118,000 - $150,000

About The Position

Oula is seeking a Certified Nurse-Midwife (CNM) to join its growing maternity care practice and deliver patient-centric, judgment-free care. The role provides full-spectrum perinatal care and contributes to shaping and refining Oula’s clinical care model. Midwives lead their own patient panels in a collaborative practice with integrated OB-GYNs, while patients deliver at partner hospital Novant Health Presbyterian Medical Center. This is a full-time position with a flexible schedule that varies according to market and operational needs. At steady-state staffing, a typical schedule includes approximately two office days per week, an average of 24 hours of on-call coverage per week, a protected post-call day off where applicable, and dedicated administrative and didactic time. Scheduling needs, including on-call responsibilities, may temporarily increase during new-market launches or other ramp-up periods. Care is provided in clinics, at the partner hospital, and virtually.

Requirements

Hold active state licensure required to practice midwifery in the clinic’s state, or be eligible to obtain it before the start date.
Hold current AMCB certification as a Certified Nurse-Midwife or Certified Midwife.
Have experience caring for diverse communities with a wide variety of needs.
Provide great professional references and have a reputation for exceptional patient care among patients and colleagues.

Nice To Haves

Two or more years of full-scope clinical midwifery experience; strong earlier-career candidates approaching that experience level are also welcome.
Experience with telemedicine or other elements of virtual care.
Ability to communicate with patients in their preferred language.
Passion for birth equity work.
Lactation certification.
Nutrition or diabetes training.
Experience with early pregnancy loss options counseling and medical management.
Familiarity with perinatal mental health.
Basic bedside sonography skills, including first-trimester viability and positioning confirmation.
Passion for improving maternity care through clinical care, technology, patient empowerment, and education.
Enthusiasm for collaborative care models and diverse teams.
Empathy and compassion for patients and team members, and ability to rally a team to provide an exceptional patient experience.
Commitment to reproductive justice, body autonomy, self-determination, and cultural respect.
Comfort with ambiguity and change, and enthusiasm for building processes from the ground up.

Responsibilities

Provide full-scope midwifery care during pregnancy, labor, birth, and postpartum in clinics, at the partner hospital, and virtually.
Attend births as the primary delivering clinician for low-risk patients, support physiologic labor and birth, and recognize when escalation or consultation is indicated.
Collaborate with obstetricians, nurses, medical assistants, doulas, coordinators, therapists, and other team members to provide whole-person care.
Communicate with patients during and between appointments, using Oula’s technology to answer questions and address concerns.
Educate current and prospective patients about the midwifery model of care and help grow Oula’s patient population.
Work with Oula’s product and engineering team to provide feedback on the patient portal and support a more personalized, inclusive, and consistent approach to care.
Help shape and refine Oula’s clinical care model.