Lead Certified Nurse Midwife, Obstetrics & Gynecology
Sutter Health
Application
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Posted: 11-Apr-26
Location: San Francisco, California
Internal Number: 2026-5229
Opportunity Information
Sutter West Bay Medical Group (SWBMG) is seeking a motivated Lead Certified Nurse Midwife (CNM) to join our team in San Francisco, California. This position offers an exciting opportunity to work closely with a highly collaborative team providing high-quality, patient-centered care across the full scope of midwifery services.
About the Opportunity
As a Lead Certified Nurse Midwife, you will serve as a clinical leader within our Women?s Health team, providing comprehensive midwifery care across the continuum, including prenatal, intrapartum, postpartum, and gynecologic services. In addition to clinical responsibilities, you will play a key role in guiding team practices, supporting professional development, and advancing high-quality, patient-centered care. This role offers a dynamic blend of outpatient and inpatient responsibilities, with opportunities to contribute to program development, patient education, and quality improvement initiatives. Point-of-care ultrasound is an integral part of this role.
Key Responsibilities
Provide full-scope midwifery care, including prenatal visits, labor and delivery management, postpartum care, and routine gynecologic services
Serve as a clinical resource and mentor to CNMs and other clinical staff, supporting skill development and best practices
Support team operations, including scheduling coordination, workflow optimization, and clinical coverage planning
Partner with leadership to drive program development, quality improvement initiatives, and implementation of evidence-based care models
Perform and interpret point-of-care obstetric and gynecologic ultrasounds (e.g., dating, viability, fetal position, basic assessments)
Conduct patient evaluations, follow-ups, and hospital-based care in collaboration with OB/GYN physicians and care teams
Support labor and delivery, including triage, admissions, and management of low- to moderate-risk pregnancies
Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team including obstetricians, nurses, lactation consultants, and pediatric providers
Provide patient education on pregnancy, childbirth, postpartum care, breastfeeding, and reproductive health
Contribute to onboarding and orientation of new midwifery staff
Requirements
Education:
Graduate of an accredited Nurse Midwifery program
Required Experience & Skills:
5-7 years of experience practicing as a Certified Nurse Midwife (CNM)
Ideally 2 years of experience as a Lead CNM
Demonstrated competency in obstetric and gynecologic ultrasound
Experience performing and interpreting point-of-care ultrasound in a clinical setting
Licensure & Certifications:
Current California Certified Nurse Midwife (CNM) license
Furnishing Number
DEA Controlled Substance Registration Certificate (CSRC)
Current BLS certification
Current ACLS certification
We Offer / Join Us and Enjoy
Work within a collaborative, team-based care model with experienced OB/GYN physicians and advanced practice providers
Be part of a supportive and patient-centered environment focused on evidence-based, compassionate care
Practice in a vibrant San Francisco community with access to diverse patient populations
Enjoy a culture that promotes professional growth, autonomy, and teamwork
Receive competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package
Access continuing education and professional development opportunities
Medical Group Details
Sutter West Bay Medical Group (SWBMG) is a premier multi-specialty medical group made up of over 400 physicians practicing in the greater San Francisco service area. SWBMG works in partnership with Sutter Pacific Medical Foundation (SPMF), a non-profit organization providing care through its affiliation with SWBMG. Physicians work as a team to provide patient-focused care that encourages a sense of teamwork. SPMF provides physicians with an administrative infrastructure, allowing physicians to focus on patient care.
Community Information
San Francisco is the leading financial and cultural center of Northern California and the San Francisco Bay Area. San Francisco is one of the top tourist destinations in the world and is renowned for its temperate weather, steep rolling hills, unique architecture, arts and culture, and fine dining. The population is very diverse and there is high demand for primary care.
Equal Opportunity Statement
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