Kaiser Permanente·San Jose, California
Independently manages care for low-risk women during the antepartum, intrapartum, and postpartum periods. Co-manages high-risk patients in collaboration with physicians and provides standard maternity counseling.
Independently manages the care of low-risk women during antepartum, intrapartum and postpartum periods. Co-manages higher risk patients when determined appropriate by CNM and MD. Provides standard maternity care and counseling to women, adhering to the standards of the American College of Nurse Midwives, procedures and instructions regulated by the State Nurse Practice Act and The Permanente Medical Group.
Three (3) years of experience as a C.N.M. with in the last three (3) years preferred. Current and valid California Nurse-Midwife furnishing certification (including any needed education in pharmacy) and didactic education and supervised clinical experience in third trimester limited obstetric ultrasound preferred OR to be obtained within one year of hire.
Requires a Graduate degree in nursing, California CNM and RN licenses, and National Certification from the American Midwifery Certification Board. Preferred candidates have three years of recent CNM experience and obstetric ultrasound certification.
Market context
Certified Nurse Midwife openings in California often reflect steady demand in OBGYN and women’s health settings, especially for candidates who can cover on-call schedules. This role is competitive because employers commonly look for an advanced nursing degree, active California RN and CNM licenses, national certification, and recent CNM experience; obstetric ultrasound certification can further strengthen an application. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to quickly compare fit, then confirm your license status and recent experience before applying.