Certified Nurse Midwife Inpatient

We Are Hiring

Location: Austin, Texas

Facility Name: Ascension Seton Medical Center Austin

Schedule: Full-Time | Night shift

Incentives: CME allowance + dedicated CME days

Malpractice coverage with tail

What You Will Do

Ascension Seton is seeking a full-time Certified Nurse Midwife (CNM) to join our elite Women's Services team, alternating between managing labor and induction patients on the floor and evaluating high-acuity patients in OB Triage. In this dynamic role, you will support private practice OBs and collaborate with Dell Seton interns, providing vital clinical education on efficient triage and labor delivery techniques.

• Join an established team of physicians and APPs
• Practice setting: Inpatient - Labor and Delivery
• Employed position within a nonprofit health system
• Manage labor and induction pathways on the maternity floor, ensuring timely initiations and personalized clinical oversight to support a safe, high-quality birthing experience.
• Lead rapid clinical assessments in OB Triage by evaluating and prioritizing patients presenting with complications past 20 weeks gestation, illness, or injury based on acuity and greatest need.
• Mentor the next generation of physicians by teaching medical interns efficient triage protocols and evidence-based delivery techniques on the labor floor.
• Collaborate with the broader obstetric team, supporting private practice OBs and resident physicians while conducting routine postpartum rounding to ensure seamless continuity of care.

About the Facility

• Serving a population of Austin, Texas
• Integrated referral network
• Part of Ascension, a national nonprofit Catholic health system

Why Providers Choose Ascension

• Physician-led, collaborative culture
• Long-term practice stability
• National network with local autonomy
• Mission-centered care rooted in service

What You Will Need

Licensure / Certification / Registration:

• BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date required. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
• Certified Nurse Midwife credentialed from the American Midwifery Certification Board (AMCB) obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required.
• Licensed Registered Nurse credentialed from the Texas Board of Nursing obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required.

Education:

• Master's or Doctorate of Science in Nursing or Midwifery or Doctorate of Nursing Practice required.

Visa Eligibility

None

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

Equal employment opportunity employer

Ascension provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions, lactation, breastfeeding, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, all as defined by applicable law, and any other legally protected status or characteristic in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. For further information, view the EEO Know Your Rights (English) poster or EEO Know Your Rights (Spanish) poster.

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Why Join Our Team?

Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care and connection. We empower our 99,000+ associates to bring their skills and expertise every day to reimagining healthcare, together. Recognized as one of the Best 150+ Places to Work in Healthcare and a Military-Friendly Gold Employer, you'll find an inclusive and supportive environment where your contributions truly matter.

Benefits

Paid time off (PTO)Various health insurance options & wellness plansRetirement benefits including employer match plansLong-term & short-term disabilityEmployee assistance programs (EAP)Parental leave & adoption assistanceTuition reimbursementWays to give back to your community

Benefit options and eligibility vary by position. Compensation varies based on factors including, but not limited to, experience, skills, education, performance, location and salary range at the time of the offer.