Certified Nurse Midwife, out-of-hospital birth center

Minnesota Birth Center is an independently owned and operated free-standing birth center and health clinic led by certified nurse midwives in Minneapolis and St. Paul, Minnesota. Our mission is to transform healthcare by empowering our clients in their healthcare journey. Our vision is to mainstream birth centers and the midwife-led model of care. We are proud to have received ACNM’s Triple AIM Achievement, and to be a Four Core Perinatal Measure Designee for numerous years in the past. We have provided care to over 3000 families and are continuing to grow.

The Minnesota Birth Center team consists of midwives, nurses and administrative staff, all of whom believe in providing empowering midwifery care. It is our conviction that our employees are what have made this organization exceptional since our doors first opened nearly 14 years ago. Here you will find colleagues who are passionate advocates for their clients, communities, and one another. As providers of maternity care, we are committed to justice, equity, and beauty that is a reflection of our diverse community.

We are proud to offer eligible employees a comprehensive benefit package, including:

• Health insurance (100% of employee premium paid by MBC)
• Dental insurance
• Short- and long-term disability and life insurance (100% of premium paid by MBC)
• Retirement savings plan (including an employer match)
• Paid time off
• Childcare flexible spending account
• Continuing education and licensure allocation
• Liability insurance
• Phone reimbursement

Qualifications:

• 2+ years experience in labor & delivery strongly preferred
• Licensed (APRN) to practice midwifery in Minnesota
• NRP, BLS, DEA and AMCB certification
• Eligible to be credentialed at Abbott and United Hospitals
• Committed to and passionate about the philosophy of out-of-hospital birth.
• Adept at interpersonal communication, clinical CNM skills, and cooperative teamwork
• Flexible to adapt to the ever-changing healthcare environment

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Work a mix of clinic and call shifts
• Call shifts are generally 24 hours and count as 2 units of work.
• Clinic shifts are closer to 8 hours and count as 1 unit of work.
• Facilitate orientation events for prospective clients and circle care for prenatal and postpartum families
• Provide pregnancy care, including prenatal, antepartum, intrapartum, and postpartum
• Provide routine preventive care, including screening, annual exams, contraceptive initiation and management, and risk assessment
• Attend quarterly all-staff meetings, and CNM meetings held every 3 weeks
• Participate in three clinical drills per year
• Complete birth statistics documentation using AABC’s Perinatal Data Registry (PDR)

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to lift 50 pounds
• Must be able to walk up and down stairs repeatedly
• Must be flexible enough to attend births in a variety of positions - kneeling/squatting/waterbirth/hands and knees/etc.

BIPOC GLBTQ2S candidates strongly encouraged to apply.

Interested candidates should send a cover letter and CV to Cate Van Halsema at cvanhalsema@theminnesotabirthcenter.com.

Pay: From $91,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan

Medical Specialty:

• Ob/Gyn

Work Location: In person