Lead Certified Nurse Midwife, Obstetrics & Gynecology

Sutter Health • San Francisco, CA

15h

About The Position

As a Lead Certified Nurse Midwife, you will serve as a clinical leader within our Women’s Health team, providing comprehensive midwifery care across the continuum, including prenatal, intrapartum, postpartum, and gynecologic services. In addition to clinical responsibilities, you will play a key role in guiding team practices, supporting professional development, and advancing high-quality, patient-centered care. This role offers a dynamic blend of outpatient and inpatient responsibilities, with opportunities to contribute to program development, patient education, and quality improvement initiatives. Point-of-care ultrasound is an integral part of this role.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited Nurse Midwifery program
• 5-7 years of experience practicing as a Certified Nurse Midwife (CNM)
• Demonstrated competency in obstetric and gynecologic ultrasound
• Experience performing and interpreting point-of-care ultrasound in a clinical setting
• Current California Certified Nurse Midwife (CNM) license
• Furnishing Number
• DEA Controlled Substance Registration Certificate (CSRC)
• Current BLS certification
• Current ACLS certification

Nice To Haves

• Ideally 2 years of experience as a Lead CNM

Responsibilities

• Provide full-scope midwifery care, including prenatal visits, labor and delivery management, postpartum care, and routine gynecologic services
• Serve as a clinical resource and mentor to CNMs and other clinical staff, supporting skill development and best practices
• Support team operations, including scheduling coordination, workflow optimization, and clinical coverage planning
• Partner with leadership to drive program development, quality improvement initiatives, and implementation of evidence-based care models
• Perform and interpret point-of-care obstetric and gynecologic ultrasounds (e.g., dating, viability, fetal position, basic assessments)
• Conduct patient evaluations, follow-ups, and hospital-based care in collaboration with OB/GYN physicians and care teams
• Support labor and delivery, including triage, admissions, and management of low- to moderate-risk pregnancies
• Perform routine procedures within CNM scope (e.g., well-woman exams, contraception management, screenings)
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team including obstetricians, nurses, lactation consultants, and pediatric providers
• Provide patient education on pregnancy, childbirth, postpartum care, breastfeeding, and reproductive health
• Contribute to onboarding and orientation of new midwifery staff

Benefits

• Work within a collaborative, team-based care model with experienced OB/GYN physicians and advanced practice providers
• Be part of a supportive and patient-centered environment focused on evidence-based, compassionate care
• Practice in a vibrant San Francisco community with access to diverse patient populations
• Enjoy a culture that promotes professional growth, autonomy, and teamwork
• Receive competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package
• Access continuing education and professional development opportunities

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level