Bilingual Certified Nurse Midwife - Laborist

POSITION SUMMARY:

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. The CNM will collaborate closely with the OB/GYN team to manage routine and high-risk deliveries, assist with cesarean sections, and ensure comprehensive postpartum 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.
• 7 physicians, 1 OP/IP CNM, 1 WHNP (1 physician and 1 APP onboarding in the next 6 months)
• Dedicated labor and delivery nurses, anesthesia team, and surgical support for C-sections.
• Access to Cerner EMR for efficient documentation and patient management.
• CMC operates a Level 2 nursery, managing deliveries at 32 weeks' gestation or later.

SCOPE OF PRACTICE:

• Manage routine vaginal deliveries and assist OB/GYN physicians with cesarean sections.
• Newborn deliveries at 32 weeks' gestation or later.
• Provide comprehensive care for patients during labor, delivery, and postpartum.
• For pregnancies that are more premature (before 32 weeks) or require more specialized care, the patients are transferred to facilities with Level 3 or Level 4 NICUs, which can provide more advanced neonatal care for extremely premature or critically ill newborns.
• 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.

PATIENT DEMOGRAPHICS & VOLUME:

• Care for a diverse population, including Spanish-speaking patients, adolescents, and adults.
• Manage prenatal, labor, and postpartum care for approximately 2,000 annual deliveries, reflecting the hospital’s growing service area.

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.
• Strong collaboration and communication skills within a multidisciplinary team.

BENEFITS:

• Sign-on Bonus: $7,500k sign-on bonus to assist with the transition.
• Competitive Compensation: Guaranteed base salary (typically MGMA median)
• 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).

ABOUT CONWAY MEDICAL CENTER:

Conway Medical Center (CMC) is a state-of-the-art healthcare facility dedicated to providing exceptional medical care to the community. With over 95 years of unwavering commitment to the health and well-being of our community, CMC has earned a reputation as a trusted and leading provider of comprehensive medical services in South Carolina.

• Duke Health Affiliate in Cancer: The only regional partner offering world-class oncology care.
• Accredited by DNV (Det Norske Veritas Healthcare Inc.).
• Named a Top-Rated Employer in the 2024 Forbes Best in State Employers list.
• Busiest da Vinci Robotic Surgery Platform in the eastern U.S. (#2 in the U.S.), and the first hospital in the Carolinas to use the da Vinci 5 Surgical System.
• Stroke care certified by the American Heart Association.
• Chest Pain Accreditation with Primary PCI, the only hospital in the region with this distinction.

ABOUT THE AREA:

• Cost of living 9.1% below the national average
• Highly rated public and private schools and a leading division 1 university - Coastal Carolina University
• An average 218 days of sunshine each year, with an average temperature of 74 degrees
• Beaches: Easy access and close proximity to the stunning beaches of Myrtle Beach.
• Entertainment: Wide range of attractions, including amusement parks, live entertainment, and vibrant nightlife. Close proximity to major cities like Charleston and Columbia.
• Outdoor Recreation: Variety of outdoor activities such as kayaking, hiking, fishing, and golfing
• Dining: Diverse culinary scenes including seafood, Southern cuisine, and international flavors

Conway Medical Center (CMC) is a state-of-the-art healthcare facility dedicated to providing exceptional medical care to the community. With over 90 years of unwavering commitment to the health and well-being of our community, CMC has earned a reputation as a trusted and leading provider of comprehensive medical services in South Carolina.

CMC has over 220 inpatient beds and is one of the county’s largest employers with almost 2000 staff members, including 200+ physicians representing 30 specialties. CMC also owns CMC Physicians Group which includes physician practices from Murrells Inlet to North Myrtle Beach.