Womens Health, Bilingual CNM Laborist

Job Description

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.