Certified Nurse Midwife - Obstetrics & Gynecology

Conway Medical Center (CMC) is seeking a dedicated Certified Nurse Midwife (CNM) Laborist to join our growing obstetric team. This 100% inpatient role focuses exclusively on labor and delivery care with no outpatient clinic responsibilities. CNMs in this program work collaboratively with OB/GYN physicians to provide safe, compassionate, evidence?based care to a diverse patient population.

This position is ideal for a CNM who thrives in the fast?paced L&D environment, values teamwork, and enjoys practicing in a supportive hospital culture with strong physician collaboration.

As a CNM Laborist at CMC, you will:

• Provide full inpatient obstetric care, including triage, labor management, vaginal deliveries, and postpartum care
• Participate in obstetric emergencies in collaboration with OB/GYNs
• Assist with C?sections as first assist when needed
• Support a family?centered birthing environment while ensuring patient safety
• Work closely with a multidisciplinary care team to maintain high standards of clinical excellence

SCHEDULE:

• Rotating 12- or 24-hour shifts with night, weekend, and holiday coverage.
• 24/7 coverage shared among CNMs and OB/GYN physicians to ensure continuous care.
• No outpatient clinic responsibilities.

SUPPORT & RESOURCES:

You’ll work within a cohesive, physician?supported environment that values collaboration and professional autonomy.

• Collaborative practice model with OB/GYN physicians, anesthesiologists, and pediatricians.
• 8 OBGYN physicians, 2 CNM, 1 APP
• Dedicated labor and delivery nurses, anesthesia team, and surgical support for C-sections.
• Cerner EMR
• Integrated Dragon dictation
• On?unit ultrasound and fetal monitoring
• Dedicated C?section operating rooms staffed for rapid response

LABOR & DELIVERY ENVIRONMENT:

You’ll work within a cohesive, physician?supported environment that values collaboration and professional autonomy.

• CMC manages high risk pregnancies 32 weeks and beyond
• Level II nursery on site with in-house pediatric support
• L&D, postpartum, nursery, and C-section operating rooms are all located on the same floor
• L&D is located across the hall from postpartum care
• High risk transfers requiring advanced neonatal support are transferred to McLeod Level III NICU (1-2 hours by ground) or MUSC Level IV NICU (45 minutes by helicopter) using established protocols

PATIENT DEMOGRAPHICS & VOLUME:

• Care for a diverse population, including Spanish-speaking patients, adolescents, and adults.
• Typical census: 8-12 deliveries per day
• Approximately 2,000 annual deliveries
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  Increasing demand driven by population growth in Horry County and surrounding areas

REQUIREMENTS:

• Board?certified Certified Nurse Midwife
• Active South Carolina CNM license (or eligibility)
• Experience in labor and delivery settings
• Skilled in managing spontaneous vaginal births and L&D triage
• Experience assisting in C?sections preferred
• BLS, ACLS, and NRP required

BENEFITS:

• $7,500k+ sign-on bonus
• Competitive Compensation (typically MGMA median)
• Comprehensive Benefits: Health, dental, & vision; supplemental insurance options (short/long-term disability, accidental, cancer, life); retirement plans with employer match.
• Student Loan Repayment: Eligible for loan repayment assistance through the PSLF program, helping to manage and reduce student debt.
• CME Allowances: 5 days off a year / $2k a year + cover costs of licenses, dues, etc.
• Malpractice Insurance: Coverage provided by CMC.
• Work-Life Balance: Flexible scheduling and ample paid time off to ensure a healthy work-life balance (24 Days PTO).

LIFE IN COASTAL SOUTH CAROLINA:

Enjoy a relaxed, coastal lifestyle with world-class golf, boating, dining, and family-friendly communities. Experience 218 sunny days a year, a cost of living 9% below the national average, and easy access to Charleston, Pawley’s Island, and several other major cities.