Certified Nurse Midwife - OBGYN Midwifery Service

UAB Medicine; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Educational assistance

Paid time off

Wellness programs

Paid parental leave

PSLF eligible

Job summary

UAB Medicine in Alabama seeks a certified nurse-midwife to provide full-scope care in ambulatory and inpatient settings within a collaborative, team-based model.

Full-time staff may work 12-hour shifts with expected 14–16 clinical days per month; nights, weekends, and holidays may be required. Strong emphasis on patient access, safety, and interdisciplinary collaboration.

Qualifications

• Master's in Nursing required with CNM training.
• CNM certification required or eligible for certification.
• Licensed RN in Alabama or compact state.

Responsibilities

• Provide full-scope nurse-midwifery in ambulatory and inpatient care.
• Deliver primary and consult services within a team-based model.
• Work with shift-based schedules including nights, weekends, or holidays.
• Maintain 90% patient-facing time and 10% admin duties.
• Possibly provide call coverage and inclement weather coverage.
• Meet performance metrics on productivity, access, and quality.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and contribute academically.
• Assist with patient access, throughput, and safety initiatives.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Skills

Clinical care

Team-based care

Education

Master's in Nursing

CNM certification

AL RN license

Job description

Position Overview

Incentives: $2000 allowance per year for CME opportunities, Shift differentials may be available for PM, evening, and weekend shifts

Shift : 8-hour shifts and 12-hour shifts

Schedule: Alternating

Benefits and perks available for eligible positions include: robust educational assistance programs, generous paid time off, employee assistance and wellness programs, paid parental leave, qualifying employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program, plus more.

Job Highlights

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Job Description

Provides full-scope nurse-midwifery practice including a mix of ambulatory and inpatient care. Inpatient care and may include primary or consult services within a team-based model of care. May work atypical hours and fewer days per week utilizing a shift based model or traditional 8 hours per day/ 5 days per week methodology. Full-time APPs working 12-hour clinical days will work 14-16 clinical days/month. A full-time RN-Midwife has clinical effort of 90% of time patient-facing and 10% administrative time. Patient access expectations are established by the RM Midwife’s respective department. May be required to work nights, weekends, or holidays depending on practice coverage needs. May be required to provide call coverage (up to five nights per month prior to additional compensation). May be required to stay for inclement weather when necessary. May have additional inpatient clinical days when necessary to ensure safe, effective patient care for unforeseen extenuating circumstances to ensure patient safety. Works with performance metrics; examples of performance metrics include traditional productivity metrics (i.e. encounters), patient access, throughput, quality, patient experience and academic contribution.

Key Duties & Responsibilities

• 1. Provides full-scope nurse-midwifery practice including a mix of ambulatory and inpatient care. Inpatient care and may include primary or consult services within a team-based model of care.
• 2. May work atypical hours and fewer days per week utilizing a shift based model or traditional 8 hours per day/ 5 days per week methodology. Full-time APPs working 12-hour clinical days will work 14-16 clinical days/month.
• 3. A full-time RN-Midwife has clinical effort of 90% of time patient-facing and 10% administrative time. Patient access expectations are established by the RM Midwife’s respective department.
• 4. May be required to work nights, weekends, or holidays depending on practice coverage needs.
• 5. May be required to provide call coverage (up to five nights per month prior to additional compensation).
• 6. May be required to stay for inclement weather when necessary.
• 7. May have additional inpatient clinical days when necessary to ensure safe, effective patient care for unforeseen extenuating circumstances to ensure patient safety.
• 8. Works with performance metrics; examples of performance metrics include traditional productivity metrics (i.e. encounters), patient access, throughput, quality, patient experience and academic contribution.
• 9. Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Master's degree in Nursing, or higher, is required. Individual must have successfully completed a midwifery program accredited by Accreditation Commission of Midwifery Education. Work experience may NOT substitute for education requirement.
Licenses / Certifications / Registrations
Certified in Basic Life Support (BLS) from the American Heart Association (AHA) is required or should be obtained within 30 days of employment. Depending on the unit/department, Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification and/or Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP). Required: eligible for or licensed as a Registered Nurse (RN) in Alabama or compact state accepted by Alabama, and eligible for or licensed as a Certified Nurse-Midwife (CNM) by the Alabama Board of Nursing and eligible for collaborative practice physician agreement.

Why Work at UAB Medicine

We are UAB Medicine, Alabama’s largest and most comprehensive health system, recognized nationally for delivering world-class patient care, pioneering research, and cutting-edge medical education. We proudly serve more than 1.2 million patients each year – from every county in Alabama, all 50 states, and many countries around the world. Our network spans numerous hospitals, emergency departments, many other sites of care, and a team of over 2,000 physicians. Our key facilities include UAB Hospital – ranked the No. 1 hospital in Alabama by U.S. News & World Report and home to the state’s first ACS-verified Level I adult trauma center and only Magnet-designated hospital – along with UAB Hospital-Callahan Eye and five UAB St. Vincent’s hospitals serving central Alabama.

UAB Medicine offers careers across a wide range of practice environments, from our internationally renowned academic medical center and award-winning community hospitals to our primary and specialty care clinics across the state. Whether you’re seeking the fast-paced learning environment of a tertiary care setting or the close-knit environment of a community facility, there’s a place for you on our team where you can become part of a mission-driven organization committed to delivering life-changing care. With nearly every medical specialty represented and unlimited opportunities for growth, you’ll find the right fit for your skills and career goals. We care for you by offering comprehensive, industry-leading benefit packages to support the individual preferences and circumstances of our diverse staff.