Certified Nurse Midwife (CNM) - Northern CA / Bay Area
Updated 10/16/26
$93.00
– $113.00
hourly
Fairfield, California, United States
Midwife
Obstetrics
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Job at a glance
Degree Required
MSN/MSRN
Position Type
Full-Time
Work Environment
Hospital
Visa Sponsorship
No
Job description
Job description
NorthBay Health is seeking an experienced and passionate Certified Nurse Midwife (CNM) to join our growing Women's Services team. This is a unique opportunity to practice full-scope inpatient midwifery care while helping build and shape a collaborative, patient-centered midwifery program within a nationally recognized health system.
At NorthBay Health, we are committed to delivering evidence-based, compassionate care that supports positive experiences and outcomes for mothers and babies. As a key member of our obstetric care team, you will work alongside obstetricians, maternal-fetal medicine specialists, neonatologists, anesthesiologists, nurses, and lactation consultants to provide exceptional care throughout the childbirth journey.
The CNM independently manages low-risk patients throughout the antepartum, intrapartum, and postpartum periods and collaborates with physicians in the co-management of higher-risk patients when clinically appropriate. Care is provided in accordance with the standards of the American College of Nurse-Midwives (ACNM), as well as NorthBay Health policies, credentialing requirements, and applicable state regulations.
This role offers an exciting opportunity to help develop and strengthen NorthBay Health's inpatient midwifery program through clinical leadership, quality initiatives, and interdisciplinary collaboration.
Compensation is based on directly related experience and NorthBay Health's compensation structure.
Why NorthBay Health?
NorthBay Health is an independent, nonprofit health system proudly serving Solano, Napa, and Yolo counties through:
At NorthBay Health, everything we do is guided by our TRUE NORTH Values:
Nurture Care • Own It • Respect Relationships • Build Trust • Hardwire Excellence
These values reflect our commitment to compassionate care, accountability, teamwork, and continuous improvement in service to our patients and communities.
If you are a dedicated provider looking to join a collaborative, growing, and highly respected health system, we invite you to explore a career with NorthBay Health. Together, we are advancing cardiovascular care and making a meaningful difference in the lives of the patients and communities we serve.
At NorthBay Health, we are committed to delivering evidence-based, compassionate care that supports positive experiences and outcomes for mothers and babies. As a key member of our obstetric care team, you will work alongside obstetricians, maternal-fetal medicine specialists, neonatologists, anesthesiologists, nurses, and lactation consultants to provide exceptional care throughout the childbirth journey.
Position Overview
The Inpatient Certified Nurse Midwife (CNM) provides comprehensive, evidence-based obstetric and gynecologic care within the inpatient setting, including labor management, childbirth, postpartum care, obstetric triage, emergency stabilization, and multidisciplinary management of maternal-fetal conditions.The CNM independently manages low-risk patients throughout the antepartum, intrapartum, and postpartum periods and collaborates with physicians in the co-management of higher-risk patients when clinically appropriate. Care is provided in accordance with the standards of the American College of Nurse-Midwives (ACNM), as well as NorthBay Health policies, credentialing requirements, and applicable state regulations.
This role offers an exciting opportunity to help develop and strengthen NorthBay Health's inpatient midwifery program through clinical leadership, quality initiatives, and interdisciplinary collaboration.
Key Responsibilities
Clinical Care- Perform comprehensive assessments of antepartum, intrapartum, and postpartum patients.
- Independently manage normal labor, spontaneous vaginal deliveries, and immediate postpartum care.
- Evaluate, manage, and admit patients presenting through obstetric triage as appropriate.
- Monitor labor progression and implement evidence-based labor management strategies.
- Manage labor inductions and augmentations, including Oxytocin administration in accordance with established protocols.
- Interpret fetal heart rate tracings and initiate appropriate interventions.
- Manage spontaneous rupture of membranes and labor-related complications.
- Collaborate with physicians regarding abnormal findings or changes in patient condition.
- Assess and address pain management needs, including coordination of epidural services.
- Perform cervical examinations and labor progression assessments.
- Repair first- and second-degree perineal lacerations.
- Manage postpartum hemorrhage using established clinical protocols.
- Recognize and stabilize obstetric emergencies while coordinating appropriate physician escalation and team response.
- Evaluate and manage postpartum recovery and complications.
- Provide postpartum contraceptive counseling and management.
- Address breastfeeding-related concerns in collaboration with lactation specialists.
- Order and interpret appropriate laboratory and diagnostic studies.
- Maintain accurate, timely, and comprehensive documentation within the electronic medical record.
- Serve as First Assist during cesarean delivery, if credentialed.
- Program Development & Quality Improvement
- Development and growth of the inpatient CNM program.
- Clinical pathway and protocol development.
- Standardization of evidence-based care practices.
- Quality improvement and performance initiatives.
- Interdisciplinary committees and operational planning.
- Program sustainability and service line advancement.
- Mentorship and collaboration across the Women's Services team.
Qualifications
Education- Master's or Doctoral Degree in Nurse Midwifery from an accredited program.
- Current California Registered Nurse (RN) license.
- Certified Nurse Midwife (CNM) certification through the American Midwifery Certification Board (AMCB).
- Current DEA registration.
- National Provider Identifier (NPI).
- California Furnishing Number.
- Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
- Current Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification.
- Current Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification.
- Minimum of two years of active clinical practice experience as a Certified Nurse Midwife.
- Inpatient labor and delivery experience strongly preferred.
- Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
- Expertise in labor and birth management.
- Obstetric triage assessment and evaluation.
- Fetal heart rate monitoring and interpretation.
- Maternal emergency recognition and stabilization.
- Postpartum assessment and complication management.
- Obstetric hemorrhage management.
- Management of hypertensive disorders of pregnancy.
- Strong clinical decision-making and collaboration skills.
- Electronic health record (EHR) proficiency.
Compensation
Hourly Rate: $93.08 - $113.15Compensation is based on directly related experience and NorthBay Health's compensation structure.
Why NorthBay Health?
NorthBay Health is an independent, nonprofit health system proudly serving Solano, Napa, and Yolo counties through:
- Two acute-care hospitals
- A Level II Trauma Center
- A Level III NICU
- Comprehensive cancer services
- Primary and specialty care clinics
- Growing women's and family health programs
- Nationally recognized for clinical excellence, NorthBay Health has earned Magnet® with Distinction designation and multiple U.S. News & World Report High Performing recognitions.
- Our mission is to be the trusted healthcare partner of choice, providing exceptional care while fostering innovation, collaboration, and professional growth.
At NorthBay Health, everything we do is guided by our TRUE NORTH Values:
Nurture Care • Own It • Respect Relationships • Build Trust • Hardwire Excellence
These values reflect our commitment to compassionate care, accountability, teamwork, and continuous improvement in service to our patients and communities.
If you are a dedicated provider looking to join a collaborative, growing, and highly respected health system, we invite you to explore a career with NorthBay Health. Together, we are advancing cardiovascular care and making a meaningful difference in the lives of the patients and communities we serve.
By applying you agree to our Terms of Service