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Certified Nurse Midwife

AIG Hospitals

San Diego, California


3 months ago

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Certified Nurse Midwife
AIG Hospitals
San Diego, California

3 months ago

Job Description

A Certified Nurse Midwife (CNM) provides comprehensive healthcare services to women, focusing on pregnancy, childbirth, postpartum care, family planning, and reproductive health. CNMs deliver personalized and evidence-based care through a holistic, patient-centered approach — supporting women through all stages of life, from adolescence to menopause.

This role combines clinical expertise in obstetrics with nursing care, emphasizing education, prevention, and emotional support.

⚙️ Key Responsibilities

  • Provide prenatal, intrapartum, and postpartum care to women and newborns.
  • Manage normal labor and vaginal deliveries independently or in collaboration with obstetricians.
  • Perform routine gynecological exams, Pap smears, and breast exams.
  • Offer contraceptive counseling, family planning services, and preconception care.
  • Diagnose and manage common gynecological and reproductive health conditions.
  • Monitor maternal and fetal well-being throughout pregnancy.
  • Provide newborn care immediately after birth, including APGAR assessments.
  • Counsel patients on nutrition, exercise, breastfeeding, and parenting.
  • Maintain accurate medical records and documentation within the EHR system.
  • Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and healthcare teams for complex or high-risk cases.
  • Promote patient education and preventive health practices for women’s wellness.
  • Stay up to date with current midwifery practices, research, and clinical guidelines.

Education & Experience

  • Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) or Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) with a focus in midwifery.
  • Completion of an accredited Nurse-Midwifery program.
  • 2–5+ years of experience in women’s health, obstetrics, or midwifery practice preferred.