OB-GYN Associate Chief - CNM

Park West Health System, Inc; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 120,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Baltimore, MD is seeking an experienced Certified Nurse Midwife (CNM) for an Associate Chief role in OB/GYN. This position offers a blend of direct patient care along with clinical leadership, targeting an underserved community. Responsibilities include comprehensive obstetric and gynecological care, supervising providers, and enhancing service quality. A Bachelor’s in Nursing and current Maryland CNM licensure are required. Competitive salary of $120,000 - $130,000 and opportunities for community engagement and program oversight are included.

Qualifications

• Minimum of five years of clinical experience as a Certified Nurse Midwife.
• Current Maryland licensure as a Certified Registered Nurse Midwife.
• Prescriptive authority in the state of Maryland.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive obstetric and gynecological care across the lifespan.
• Serve as a member of medical leadership team.
• Mentor, supervise, and evaluate medical providers and assigned staff.

Skills

Clinical Care

Clinical Leadership

Supervision

Community Engagement

Education

Bachelor of Science in Nursing

Master’s Degree or Doctorate of Nursing Practice

Job description

Associate Chief of OB/GYN - Certified Nurse Midwife

Baltimore, MD 21215

Salary Range: $120,000.00 - $130,000.00 Salary

Position Type: Full Time

Education Level: Graduate Degree

Park West Health System is seeking an experienced Certified Nurse Midwife (CNM) to join our OB/GYN team in a clinical and leadership-focused role serving an underserved community. This position blends direct patient care with clinical leadership, quality oversight, and provider support, working closely with the Chief Medical Officer and interdisciplinary teams.

This is an excellent opportunity for a CNM who is passionate about women’s health, quality improvement, and advancing care delivery in a community health setting.

Key Responsibilities:

Clinical Care:

• Provide comprehensive obstetric and gynecological care across the lifespan, including prenatal, postpartum, and gynecologic services.
• Manage high-risk obstetrical patients in collaboration with medical leadership.
• Conduct health histories and comprehensive physical examinations.
• Order and interpret diagnostic tests and develop treatment plans.
• Provide contraceptive counseling, STD screening and follow-up, pregnancy care, menopause care, and treatment of common infections.
• Educate patients and families and coordinate referrals as needed.
• Maintain accurate and timely medical records in accordance with Park West policies.

Clinical Leadership & Program Oversight:

• Serve as a member of Park West’s medical leadership team and attend required leadership and committee meetings.
• Provide clinical leadership to ensure compliance with Joint Commission, HRSA, OSV, and other accreditation requirements.
• Develop and implement Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement initiatives within the Ob/Gyn department.
• Promote integration of Ob/Gyn services with behavioral health, dental, and other clinical disciplines.
• Serve as a provider advocate and super user of Park West’s electronic medical record system.
• Monitor provider productivity, performance, and compliance with organizational standards.

Supervision & Workforce Development:

• Mentor, supervise, and evaluate medical providers and assigned staff.
• Conduct timely performance reviews and provide ongoing feedback.
• Coordinate provider schedules to ensure appropriate coverage and patient access.
• Support recruitment, credentialing, onboarding, and retention of providers in collaboration with Human Resources.
• Approve continuing education, in-service training, and professional development activities.

Strategic & Community Engagement:

• Participate in internal planning to expand women's health services and care delivery models.
• Represent Park West in community and stakeholder discussions related to obstetric and gynecologic care.
• Identify, implement, and refine innovative care delivery approaches, with an emphasis on wellness and preventative care.

Qualifications:

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing and Master’s Degree or Doctorate of Nursing Practice (MSN or DNP) with specialized training as a Certified Registered Nurse Midwife.
• Current Maryland licensure as a Certified Registered Nurse Midwife.
• Prescriptive authority in the state of Maryland.
• Minimum of five (5) years of clinical experience as a CNM.
• Ambulatory care, supervisory, and administrative experience strongly preferred.
• Experience in private practice, hospital-based, urgent care, or acute care settings will be considered.