• 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:

    • Associate or Bachelor Degree in Sonography 

    • Active status in ARDMA (American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers) certification 

      • RMDS-OB/GYN preferred

    Personality Traits & Skills: 

    • Proficient in 20 week anatomy scans, dating, growth and general gynecology sonography

    • Empathetic and compassionate 

    • Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills

    • Prioritizes safety and client/family experience 

    • Excellent attention to detail and ability to communicate with midwifery team and MFM team

    • Desire to impact a small organization in a positive way


    Essential Functions:

    The sonographer position is responsible for the acquisition and analysis of sonographic images in birth center clients. The sonographer will perform a range of OB/GYN scans (dating, anatomy, growth, BPP/AFI, gyne) and present their images, calculations, and measurements to the provider for diagnosis and treatment plan development.  In addition to performing the expected skills of a sonographer, this position is required to provide the highest quality experience for the client and family throughout the entire encounter. The sonographer will work alongside Certified Nurse Midwives and Registered Nurses at the birth center clinic to provide a trauma-informed, compassionate, and holistic healthcare experience.  

    Responsibilities:


    • Fostering Positive Birth Center Experience:

      • Create welcoming, inclusive, personalized experience for all clients and visitors at the birth center

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

      • Prioritizes the client experience  with warmed gel, comfortable and considerate positioning, family inclusion and clear communication


    • Ultrasound:

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

      • Explains sonographic procedures to clients, answering questions, ensuring consent prior to initiating scan

      • Complete a thorough exam to detect any abnormal or high-risk complications or pathology

      • Ensure clear images for diagnostic and documentation purposes

      • Present sonograms and preliminary findings to the CNM 

      • Complete the required documentation

      • Upload images to MFM portal for review

      • Maintain and clean the sonographic equipment

      • Contact clients via portal if follow-up images are needed

      • Submits accurate billing within 24 hours to ensure timely payment

      • Maintains and cleans the sonographic equipment and assists with clinic laundry and restocking

      • Reviews client list weekly and follows up with clients to schedule appropriately timed ultrasounds in their pregnancies


    • Additional Accountabilities:

      • Participates in monthly staff meetings, drills / in-service on 1st Friday of each month or as scheduled

      • Other duties as assigned


    • Work Schedule:

      • Mirrors clinic schedule including additional time allotted for preparing for shift and ending clinic day. 

      • Current clinic schedule is Monday-Thursday 9-5

      • Seeking coverage for 1-2 days per week with the possibility of additional hours as our practice grows

      • Schedule start times may change as clinic needs change


    • Salary and Benefits:

      • Hourly rate of $40-45 per hour depending on experience level, paid biweekly

      • For this role, a maximum of 40 hours of PTO will be accrued in one year. PTO may be used as sick time.


    Position reports to: Clinical Director


    To apply, please email an updated resume and cover letter to [email protected]