• The only positions we are currently hiring for are listed below, if any. However, if you are a health professional or work in a birth-adjacent industry, we would be happy to know about your interest. You can send resumes and introduction letters to [email protected].

  • Birth Center of Chicago (BCC) has an exciting opportunity for a Midwife Director. BCC is a beautiful birth center located in Chicago’s Northside. This position is ideal for a midwife who desires to provide high-touch care with 30-60 minute appointments, evidence-based policies that support physiological birth, and a framework emphasizing trauma informed care. You will lead a team of incredible midwives and nurses who are equally committed to exceptional care, with incredible safety outcomes and strong community partnerships with our transfer hospital and EMS teams. The ideal candidate has 5 years of midwifery practice including in the community birth setting along with previous leadership experience.

    QUALIFICATIONS:

    • Graduate from approved and accredited Nurse Midwifery program

    • Certified as a nurse midwife by the American Midwifery Certifying Board (AMCB)

    • Active RN and APRN Licensure in State of Illinois.

    • Experienced in the clinical practice of nurse midwifery and administration

    • Active member of the ACNM

    • Meets continuing competency criteria of the State of Illinois and AMCB.

    • Current NRP and BLS certification

    ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: The Birth Center/ Director of Midwifery (CNM) is responsible for the 24-hour operation of the Birth Center. The Director of Midwifery is responsible for clinical staff. The Director of Midwifery will assist the Administrator as needed.

    The Director of Midwifery (CNM) is also responsible for the management of care of Birth Center and midwifery practice clients during the antepartum, intrapartum, postpartum phase, as well as neonates until 28 days of age; as well as providing women’s health and gynecological care.

    • Plans, organizes, directs, and evaluates all aspects of Birth Center functioning.

    • Supervises daily operation

    • Establishes and revises policies, practice agreements, procedures, and quality assurance program.

    • Hires, evaluates, and terminates staff.

    • Coordinates schedules for office staff, clinical office staff and on-call hours.

    • Meets with the Board of Directors, professionals, and office staff on a regularly scheduled basis.

    • Assist in the development of the annual budget and reviews profit/loss statements.

    • Plans and evaluates client care programs.

    • Develops and works toward achieving long term plans for the birth center.

    • Participates in direct client care activities in rotation with other CNM(s).

    • Participates in professional and community activities.

    • Represents the Birth Center in a professional manner to the community.

    • Continues professional development.

    • Participates in the clinical and / or didactic education of midwifery, nursing and medical students by providing in-services and new educational material periodically.

    • Serves as laboratory director

    Benefits

    • 401(k)

    • Dental insurance

    • Employee discount

    • Health insurance

    • Paid time off

    • Vision insurance

    Job Type: Full-time

    Pay: $115,000.00 - $125,000.00 per year

    Interested Candidates please send Cover Letter and Resume to:
    [email protected]

  • QUALIFICATIONS:

    • Graduate from approved and accredited Nurse Midwifery program

    • Certified as a Nurse Midwife by the American Midwifery Certification Board (AMCB)

    • Active RN and APRN licenses in the state of birth center

    • Meets continuing competency criteria of Illinois and AMCB

    • Current NRP and BLS certifications

    PERSONALITY TRAITS AND SKILLS 

    • Empathetic and compassionate 

    • Prioritizes safety and client/family experience 

    • Ability to maintain professionalism and compassion in high-stress situations 

    • Ability to manage multiple conflicting priorities

    • Creative and capable of finding effective and efficient solutions to problems

    • Desire to impact a small organization in a positive way

    • Waterbirth 


    ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:   The certified nurse midwife (CNM) is an advanced practice nurse who is responsible for the assessment, plan, implementation and evaluation of nurse midwifery care delivered to antepartum, intrapartum and postpartum, and newborn clients, as well as providing preventive care, reproductive care, and gynecological care.  The CNM performs physical exams; collects and documents data;  facilitates physiological labor, birth and emergency management;  conducts diagnostic and therapeutic procedures; orders and schedules laboratory studies and professional consultations; and prescribes appropriate interventions and medications.

    • Participates in direct client care activities in rotation with other CNM(s)

    • Adheres to the birth center model of care and philosophy of physiological birth, trauma-informed care, and informed consent

    • Adheres to birth center eligibility criteria for clients throughout antepartum, intrapartum, and postpartum care. 

    • Provides comprehensive midwifery care and appropriate referrals

    • Provides competent and respectful care to all families regardless of race, ethnicity, gender identity, sexual orientation, religious beliefs, or disabilities

    • Participates in once-monthly drills/ in-service

    • Participates in professional and community awareness activities 

    • Supervises the orientation and functioning of birth assistants

    • Responsible for delegated aspects of daily operation, including acting in absence of Director of Midwifery 

    • Participates in a quality assurance program

    • All staff are responsible for the maintenance and care of the birth center which includes cleaning, sanitation, laundry, and equipment maintenance


    POSITION REPORTS TO:  Midwife Director

    WAGE RANGE: $85-95,000 DOE
    Benefits

    • 401(k)

    • Dental insurance

    • Employee discount

    • Health insurance

    • Paid time off

    • Vision insurance

    If you are interested in this position, please email your resume and cover letter to [email protected].