Midwife Job Description [Updated for 2025]

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A Midwife, or Nurse Midwife, provides reproductive healthcare for women. They conduct exams, deliver babies and provide emotional support.

Midwife duties and responsibilities

A Midwife’s main responsibility is to deliver the best possible care to their patients, which may include adolescent girls, women of childbearing age and postmenopausal women. As part of their Midwife job duties, they may:

Conduct pelvic exams for preventative care, to diagnose medical conditions or check the health of a baby
Diagnose medical conditions and order tests to make accurate diagnoses
Prescribe medications related to reproductive health, such as oral contraceptives or hormone replacement therapy
Deliver babies in homes, birth centers and hospitals
Support expectant and new mothers by listening, asking questions and providing advice
Provide medical care for newborns through the first month of life
Update patient records and ensure all medical information remains private

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Example 1

We are currently looking for a certified nurse midwife to join our private practice in Land O' Lakes, FL.

Outstanding opportunity to join our well-established private practice and work alongside 2 board certified OB-GYNs, 3 nurse practitioners, 3 certified nurse midwives, and a tenured support staff
Our providers have access to our high-end office and state-of-the-art equipment
The incoming provider will offer the full scope of midwifery services in the office at times, but will primarily see patients at the hospital and labor and delivery for support, including C-section first assist
Our patients deliver at the Medical Center of Trinity
Part-time schedule, roughly 3 days/week including a hospital call shift
Offering competitive compensation, production bonus, and complete benefits

Qualifications:

2+ years of experience highly preferred, no new grads considered
Must love building relationships with patients, value bedside manner, and possess excellent clinical skills
Must comply with HIPAA rules and regulations
State licensure and board certification is required

*About Land O' Lakes, FL:*

Land O' Lakes is part of the Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater Metro area and conveniently located about 20 miles inland from Florida s west coast and approximately 30 miles north of Tampa and Tampa International Airport.
With amazing real estate, great shopping, and world-class golf courses in the surrounding area, Land O' Lakes offers residents some of the best living in the North Tampa area of Florida.
The community is situated in close proximity to several institutions of higher education including University of Tampa, University of South Florida, and St. Petersburg College.

Our practice is a proud member of Privia Medical Group, a national physician organization with more than 3,800+ providers in multiple states. Through high-performance physician groups, accountable care organizations, and population health management programs, Privia works in partnership with health plans, health systems and employers to better align reimbursements to quality and outcomes.

Contact:

Simone Bridges

Director, Provider Recruitment

Privia Medical Group

Job Type: Part-time

Benefits:

Dental insurance
Health insurance
Paid time off
Vision insurance

Medical specialties:

Labor & Delivery
Ob/Gyn

Shift:

Rotating shift

Supplemental schedule:

On call

Work setting:

Clinic
Hospital
Outpatient

Application Question(s):

What is your email Location: In person

Example 2

Note: With this role as a Educator at The Baby Academy, we will require you to get licensed across multiple states (a process we look after for you). Please only apply for this role if getting licensed across multiple states is something you are comfortable with.

Further to this, you will be required to give availability for at least two Saturday's per month (Classes are from 9.30am-12.30pm).

The Baby Academy is revolutionising parental education in the US through its unique content and inspirational educators. Positioning itself at the nexus of Ed-Tech and Med-Tech, The Baby Academy was founded in 2019 and is growing rapidly across the US with 21 full-time staff and 32 educators. The Baby Academy has incredibly ambitious growth plans and is looking for a Nurse-Midwives to join its teaching team to deliver classes here at The Baby Academy.

We are seeking a passionate and enthusiastic nurse-midwives to join our team at The Baby Academy as an educator. The successful candidate will be responsible for delivering live online classes to first-time moms and partners, focusing on providing evidence-based information on childbirth, breastfeeding, and newborn care.

Responsibilities:

Deliver engaging and informative live online classes to first-time moms and partners on childbirth, breastfeeding, and newborn care.
Respond to questions and concerns from class participants.
Collaborate with our founder and Chief Education Officer Susan Hogan to ensure consistent and high-quality delivery of classes

Requirements:

Registered Nurse-Midwife with current US based licensure.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to deliver information in an engaging and energetic manner.
A minimum availability of two Saturday's per month (Classes are from 9.30am-12.30pm).

Remuneration:

The Baby Academy offers attractive remuneration for teaching classes.
This is a part-time role, and many of our current team of instructors couple this role with their own full-time employment.

At The Baby Academy, we are committed to providing evidence-based information and support to first-time moms and partners. We believe that every family deserves access to accurate and up-to-date information to make informed decisions for the best outcomes for mom and baby. If you share this passion, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity to join our team as a nurse-midwife educator.

Job Type: Contract

Pay: $65.00 per hour

Expected hours: 5 – 8 per week

Shift:

4 hour shift
No nights

Weekly schedule:

Choose your own hours
Weekends as needed
Weekends only

Work setting:

Remote
Telehealth

License/Certification:

A US based Certified Nurse-Midwife license Location: Remote

Example 3

Enjoy a healthy work-life balance with a flexible schedule. Practice alongside a team of established midwives and physicians in an organization that boasts a prestigious baby-friendly designation*.

The Birth Center of New Jersey/Artemis OB/GYN serve the women of New Jersey providing a great life/work balance for its employees. We help women have better outcomes with minimal intervention obstetrics. We assist with lowering the C-Section rates in New Jersey, while supporting women in their choice for a natural delivery or a hospital delivery.

Opportunity Highlights:

Full Scope Obstetrics and Gynecology

Competitive salary and benefits package

Less than 30 minutes from NYC

3 Year Partnership track

Healthcare benefits + 401(k) matching

Cash bonus programs

Malpractice insurance included

Helping a diverse patient population

Since we all love Broadway, candidates receive 10 Broadway tickets in the first year.

We re a dynamic and growing health care group, offering a wide range of employment opportunities.

We have an office in union, NJ and we are opening a new office in Jersey City, NJ.

We are seeking professionals and dedicated individuals to be part of our team, where integrity, compassion, relationships, innovation and performance are among our core principles. BCNJ is seeking two amazing team members, board certified midwives, to meet the rapidly expanding needs of a well-established OB/GYN group and birth center in Union, NJ.

We support an amazing birth center, Birth Center of New Jersey, which has been featured in the New York Times, Netflix documentary ('Sex: Explained': The Childbirth episode), CBS Evening News with Norah O'Donnell, NJ News 12, and Every Mother Counts documentary. These features highlight the work we have done and are doing for women in our community.

Job Types: Full-time, Contract

Pay: $110,000.00 - $145,000.00 per year

Supplemental schedule:

On Location: In person

Example 4

Advanced Practice Nurse (Midwife) - UNC Health Womens at Lumberton

Job ID: 77083
Location: Lumberton, NC
Facility/Division: UNC Physicians Network
Status: Full Time
Shift: Day Job

Did you know UNC Health has Ranked #2 Most Trusted Healthcare Brand in the U.S.? The UNC Health brand was ranked as the #4 healthcare brand in the United States overall and the #2 most trusted healthcare brand, just after Johns Hopkins and before Mass General. Join our One-Great-Team!

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Description

Become part of an inclusive organization with over 40,000 diverse employees, whose mission is to improve the health and well-being of the unique communities we serve.

Summary:
The certified nurse midwife (CNM) is an advanced practice nurse who is responsible for the assessment, plan, implementation and evaluation of nurse midwifery care delivered to antepartum, intrapartum and postpartum, and newborn patients. The CNM performs physical exams, collects and documents data, manages labor and spontaneous delivery, conducts diagnostic and therapeutic procedures, orders and schedules laboratory studies and professional consultations, and prescribes appropriate interventions and medications. The candidate in this position will work a float schedule with a total of 176 hours per month. They will also work between the outpatient clinic and the UNC Health Southeastern hospital. Lumberton is perfectly situated between the serene beach and majestic mountains.

About Our Team:

Our women s health team is comprised of 6 OB/GYNs and 6 Midwives. We also have 1 GYN and 2 APPs. There is a physician on call with Midwives.

Additional Information:

UNC Health Southeastern Hospital averages between 80-100 deliveries a month
There is a NICU at the hospital
The hospital has invested in both new inpatient and outpatient spaces. Construction is getting underway. The outpatient space will feature 20,000 SQF. This space will have 36 exam rooms and 4 procedure rooms.

Responsibilities:

1. Works in collaboration with the supervising physician to provide primary health care services within the scope of the licensed Nurse Practitioner. Maintains compliance with the Collaborative Practice Agreement, including drugs, devices, medical treatments, tests and procedures that may be prescribed, ordered and performed by the Nurse Practitioner.
2. Obtains patient histories, performs complete or problem focused exams, and orders diagnostic tests and treatments. Evaluates findings to formulate an integrated plan of care, and documents care provided in the patient's medical record.
3. Prescribes appropriate pharmaceuticals in compliance with the standards established in the Prescribing Authority by the NCBON.
4. Provides guidance and counseling to patients and families. Provide patient and family education related to prenatal, intrapartum, postpartum, newborn and interconceptional care.
5. Participates in quality improvement activities including ongoing review of care provided through regularly scheduled meetings with the supervising physician at least every six months, and annual review of the Collaborative Practice Agreement. Plans for and identifies situations beyond the Nurse Practitioner's expertise, and consults with and refers to other health care providers as appropriate.
6. Ensures compliance with established safety and regulatory guidelines, including HIPAA, CLIA, OSHA, and infection prevention policies and procedures.
7. Demonstrates good customer service skills when interacting with patients, families, and visitors. Demonstrates effective communication skills and team work.
8. Provide direct clinical services and management of mothers and babies as defined in the standing orders, policies, procedures and protocols for the certified nurse midwife.

Other Information

Other information:
Education Requirements:
? MSN Required. Must have current or compact RN licensure in the state of North Carolina. Certification as a Nurse Midwife is required.
Licensure/Certification Requirements:
? RN NC LIC
Professional Experience Requirements:
? Three years of nursing experience in a clinical setting required.
Knowledge/Skills/and Abilities Requirements:

Job Details

Legal Employer: Nchealth

Entity: UNC Physicians Network

Organization Unit: UNC Health Womens at Highland

Work Type: Full Time

Standard Hours Per Week: 40.00

Work Schedule: Day Job

Location of Job: US:NC:Lumberton

Exempt From Overtime: Exempt: Yes

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

401(k)
Dental insurance
Health insurance
Life insurance
Paid time off
Vision insurance

Shift:

Day shift

Work setting:

Clinic
Hospital

Application Question(s):

Can you please share your email address and phone number so we may reach out to you regarding your application? Thank you!

Education:

Master's (Required)

Experience:

nursing in a clinical setting: 3 years (Required)

License/Certification:

Nurse-Midwife Certification Location: In person

Example 5

The Village of Healing Center Board Certified Women s Health Nurse practitioner/Certified Nurse Midwife

Village of Healing is a 501c3 community development organization with a new approach to community wellness. By focusing on healing and empowering individuals in the village, we work to eliminate social determinants of health and decrease health disparities through implementing community programming, advocacy, and collaboration. Our vision is to offer all members of the community life-empowering skills through multiple sources and mediums that will in turn heal and empower the village. We also work to ensure our constituents are equipped to lead healthy lives that thrive beyond survival.

Position Summary:

Our board-certified women s health nurse practitioner (BC-WHNP) or certified nurse midwife (CNM) provides professional nursing care to assigned patients in our outpatient facility. Working closely as a member of the interprofessional team to ensure the highest standard of patient and customer care by offering comprehensive women's services, including obstetrics and gynecology. The BC-WHNP or CNM is a specialist whose focus is the care of women across the lifespan including, but not limited to, well-woman care, health education, contraceptive counseling and prenatal care. The BC-WHNP or CNM practices under the rules and regulations of the Ohio Board of Nursing. Utilizing evidence to drive clinical decisions and practice related to individual and population health. The NP or CNM participates in continuous quality improvement initiatives and assumes responsibility for their professional development.

Summary OF Responsibilities:

Always maintains strict patient confidentiality.
Completes patient history and physical.
Documents all patient care provided according to policy and Standard of Care Agreement.
Formulates and directs plan of care for the patient according to Standard of Care Agreement.
Refers to other Providers as needed.
Prescribes medications in accordance with Ohio revised code and Ohio Administrative Code and Formulary provided by the Advanced Practice Nursing laws.
Complies with State Advanced Practice Nursing Guidelines/Law on Practicing Medicine.
Directs patient education for health education, maintenance, emotional and physical needs.
Utilizes supplies in a cost-effective manner.
Demonstrates effective communication skills.
Establishes and maintains professional working relationship with other members of the health care team and staff.
Participates in planning and problem solving.
Participates in continuing education and professional growth.
Attends all required staff meetings.
Maintains knowledge of, and complies with, personnel and medical, policies and procedures.
Assists other team members.
Serves as a role model for staff.
Adheres to the standards and policies of the Organizational Privacy/Security and Compliance Programs, including the duty to comply with applicable laws and regulations (HIPAA. OSHA, OIG, guidelines, other State and Federal laws). This also includes reporting to the Board of Directors, Compliance Officer, Manager, and suggestion box, any suspected unethical, fraudulent, or unlawful acts or practices.
Puts forth an effort to promote and participate in activities that benefit the organization including fundraising and community organization.
Performs other related duties as assigned.

JOB Qualifications:

Preferably at least 2 years of experience.
Must hold a M.S. or M.S.N from an accredited School
Licensed to practice in the State of Ohio
Board eligible or certified as a Women s Health Practitioner or AMCB Certified Nurse Midwife
Knowledge and experience documenting patient care in a EMR
Excellent verbal, written and presentation skills.
Ability to make knowledgeable clinical assessments and judgements.
Ability to educate staff.
Ability to provide support to the members of the interdisciplinary team.
Ability to maintain confidentiality of medical records.

Salary:

$95,000-$115,000

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $95,000.00 - $115,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Dental insurance
Health insurance
Malpractice insurance
Paid time off
Vision insurance

Medical specialties:

Ob/Gyn

Standard shift:

Day shift

Weekly schedule:

Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person

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What does a Midwife do?

Midwives provide an alternative to physician-delivered reproductive healthcare for women. They can diagnose and treat many of the same conditions that gynecologists and obstetricians do and may legally deliver babies in a variety of settings. For medical practices and birthing centers, Midwives provide a way for women to receive additional hands-on care and can lead to improvements in patient satisfaction. In hospitals, Midwives can handle routine labor and delivery, freeing obstetricians to focus their attention on women experiencing complications. This can lead to better outcomes for women during high-risk pregnancies.

Midwife skills and qualifications

Successful Midwives possess certain skills that allow them to perform their job duties with a high level of proficiency. Some qualifications to look for when reviewing candidates for Midwife careers include:

Strong interpersonal and oral communication skills to build rapport with patients and explain complex medical issues in a way that is easy to understand
Active listening and interviewing skills to uncover symptoms and explore concerns
Effective written communication skills to keep accurate, clear records
Ability to remain upright and stationary for prolonged periods and aid in moving patients and equipment
Critical thinking and analytical skills to interpret the findings of exams and results and make diagnoses
Extensive knowledge of anatomy, physiology, reproductive health and pharmacology
Familiarity with medical equipment used for labor and delivery and software used for medical records
Thorough understanding of infection control procedures and standards of care for reproductive health

Midwife experience requirements

All states require Midwives to hold professional licenses and set experience requirements for their licensing programs. Generally, Midwives need to have a minimum number of hours of supervised care before they can qualify for licensing, but the exact requirement varies. Normally, Midwives gain the required hours during their training and education. If your open Midwife position mostly involves independent work with little or no direct supervision, you may wish to focus on candidates with at least 3 to 5 years of experience working as licensed Midwives.

Midwife education and training requirements

All Midwives must complete some post-secondary education or training. Hospitals and physician’s offices tend to prefer candidates who have a bachelor’s degree in nursing or another field, plus a master’s degree in Nurse Midwifery. Some Midwives go directly from high school or earning GEDs to Midwifery training programs that prepare them to work in the field without a post-secondary degree. Most Midwives gain certification by meeting experience and training requirements and passing an examination. Certifications in the field include Certified Nurse Midwife (CNM), Certified Midwife (CM) from the American Midwifery Certification Board (AMCB) and Certified Professional Midwife (CPM) from the North American Registry of Midwives (NARM).

Midwife salary expectations

According to Indeed Salaries, the average salary for a Midwife is $105,313 per year. Geographic location, employer type, experience, certification, education and training determine the actual amount that people earn working in Midwife careers.

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What are the different types of Midwives?

Certified Nursing Midwife (CNMs) are licensed registered nurses (RNs) who hold associate or bachelor’s degrees in nursing and complete master’s degree programs in midwifery. CMs complete a similar graduate degree program but don’t hold an RN license. They may have nursing degrees or bachelor’s degrees in other fields. CPMs complete training courses approved by the NARM. Normally, they don’t have degrees in nursing or midwifery. Direct entry midwives (DEMs) complete an apprenticeship or training program that grants a certificate in midwifery. They aren’t certified, but they are state-licensed. Typically, CPMs and DEMs specialize exclusively in prenatal and postnatal care and work for birth centers or in home settings.

What is the difference between a Midwife and an OB/GYN Nurse Practitioner?

An OB/GYN Nurse Practitioner is licensed to provide reproductive care for women. Like Midwives, they can order tests and prescribe medications. Insurance companies will typically accept OB/GYN Nurse Practitioners as primary care providers, but not Midwives. In addition, OB/GYN Nurse Practitioners don’t typically deliver babies.

What qualities make a good Midwife?

Empathy is one the most important qualities for a Midwife, as they need to be able to understand their patients’ mental and emotional needs, as well as their physical ones. In addition, people who work well under pressure and have the love for learning needed to remain up-to-date on the latest advancements in women’s health may perform well in Midwife careers.

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What does a Midwife do?

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Midwife education and training requirements

Midwife salary expectations

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What are the different types of Midwives?

What is the difference between a Midwife and an OB/GYN Nurse Practitioner?

What qualities make a good Midwife?

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