Advanced Practice - Midwife Opening in Conway, SC

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Last updated: 3/04/25

Certified Nurse Midwife Laborist opening in Conway, SC

  • Located 10 miles from Myrtle Beach
  • 325,000 person population
Position Details: Full-time, permanent position The Certified Nurse Midwife (CNM) Laborist will provide inpatient care, focusing on labor and delivery at medical center. The CNM will work closely with the OB/GYN team, assisting with deliveries, including C-sections, and managing postpartum care. This position is inpatient- only, without outpatient responsibilities, ensuring that the CNM can focus exclusively on providing quality care to laboring patients. Schedule: Rotating 12-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 and Resources: Collaborative practice model with OB/GYN physicians, anesthesiologists, and pediatricians. Dedicated labor and delivery nurses, anesthesia team, and surgical support for C- sections. Access to Cerner EMR for efficient documentation and patient management. The medical center operates a Level 2 nursery, managing deliveries as early as 32 weeks gestation. Scope of Practice: Manage routine vaginal deliveries and assist OB/GYN physicians with cesarean sections. Provide comprehensive care for patients during labor, delivery, and postpartum. Attend high-risk deliveries alongside the OB/GYN team as needed. Participate in patient education and birth plan development, fostering a collaborative and supportive environment for expecting mothers. Typical census: 8-12 deliveries per day, with an average of 1-2 C-sections per shift. No high-risk transfers or management of high-risk pregnancies beyond 32 weeks gestation; transfers made to Level 3 or 4 NICU facilities when necessary. Patient Demographics and Volume: Care for women of various backgrounds, focusing on normal and high-risk deliveries. Serve a diverse population ranging from adolescents to adults. Manage prenatal, labor, and postpartum care for up to 1800-2000 annual deliveries as part of the hospitals expansion. Requirements: 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. Strong collaboration and communication skills within a multidisciplinary team. Comp/Benefits: Sign-on bonus to assist with the transition. Competitive compensation: 130k-140k +/-; Guaranteed base salary (typically MGMA median) with WRVU incentives. Comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, and vision insurance, short/long-term disability, life insurance, and retirement plans with employer match. CME allowances: 5 days off per year / $2k CME allowance annually. Malpractice insurance and tail coverage provided. Work-life balance: Ample PTO and flexible scheduling to ensure a healthy work-life balance (24 days).
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