Bilingual Certified Nurse Midwife - Laborist

The Bilingual Certified Nurse Midwife (CNM) Laborist will focus exclusively on inpatient care, specializing in labor and delivery at Conway Medical Center. This position emphasizes serving a diverse patient population, including Spanish-speaking patients, to provide culturally competent care. There are no outpatient clinic responsibilities, allowing full attention to labor and delivery care.

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:

• Collaborative practice model with OB/GYN physicians, anesthesiologists, and pediatricians.
• 8 physicians, 2 CNM, 1 WHNP
• Dedicated labor and delivery nurses, anesthesia team, and surgical support for C-sections.
• Cerner EMR with Dragon dictation

LABOR & DELIVERY ENVIRONMENT:

• CMC manages high risk pregnancies up to 32 weeks gestation
• Level II nursery on site
• 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

REQUIREMENTS:

• Bilingual (English and Spanish)
• Board-certified and licensed as a Certified Nurse Midwife in South Carolina.
• Experience in labor and delivery, including managing routine deliveries and assisting with C-sections.
• BLS, ACLS, and NRP certifications 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, Pawleys Island, and several other major cities.