Lead Certified Nurse Midwife, Obstetrics & Gynecology
About The Position
Sutter West Bay Medical Group (SWBMG) is seeking a motivated Lead Certified Nurse Midwife (CNM) to join our team in San Francisco, California. This position offers an exciting opportunity to work closely with a highly collaborative team providing high-quality, patient-centered care across the full scope of midwifery services. About the Opportunity 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
- 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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
