Ascension

Certified Nurse Midwife Inpatient

Ascension$95K — $115K *
Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Certified Nurse Midwife credential from the American Midwifery Certification Board (AMCB).
  • Licensed Registered Nurse credential from the Texas Board of Nursing.
  • Master's or Doctorate in Nursing or Midwifery required.
  • BLS certification within 30 days of hire required.
  • Experience in high-acuity obstetrical care preferred.

Responsibilities

  • Manage labor and induction pathways on the maternity floor.
  • Lead rapid clinical assessments in OB Triage for high-acuity patients.
  • Support private practice OBs and collaborate with resident physicians.
  • Conduct routine postpartum rounds to ensure continuity of care.
  • Mentor medical interns on efficient triage and delivery techniques.

Benefits

  • Paid time off (PTO)
  • Various health insurance options & wellness plans
  • Retirement benefits including employer match plans
  • Long-term & short-term disability
  • Parental leave & adoption assistance
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Employee assistance programs (EAP)
Full Job Description
Location: Austin, Texas

Facility Name: Ascension Seton Medical Center Austin

Schedule: Full-Time | Night shift

Incentives: CME allowance + dedicated CME days

Malpractice coverage with tail

What You Will Do

Ascension Seton is seeking a full-time Certified Nurse Midwife (CNM) to join our elite Women's Services team, alternating between managing labor and induction patients on the floor and evaluating high-acuity patients in OB Triage. In this dynamic role, you will support private practice OBs and collaborate with Dell Seton interns, providing vital clinical education on efficient triage and labor delivery techniques.

  • Join an established team of physicians and APPs
  • Practice setting: Inpatient - Labor and Delivery
  • Employed position within a nonprofit health system
  • Manage labor and induction pathways on the maternity floor, ensuring timely initiations and personalized clinical oversight to support a safe, high-quality birthing experience.
  • Lead rapid clinical assessments in OB Triage by evaluating and prioritizing patients presenting with complications past 20 weeks gestation, illness, or injury based on acuity and greatest need.
  • Mentor the next generation of physicians by teaching medical interns efficient triage protocols and evidence-based delivery techniques on the labor floor.
  • Collaborate with the broader obstetric team, supporting private practice OBs and resident physicians while conducting routine postpartum rounding to ensure seamless continuity of care.

About the Facility
  • Serving a population of Austin, Texas
  • Integrated referral network
  • Part of Ascension, a national nonprofit Catholic health system


What You Will Need

Licensure / Certification / Registration:
  • BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date required. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
  • Certified Nurse Midwife credentialed from the American Midwifery Certification Board (AMCB) obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required.
  • Licensed Registered Nurse credentialed from the Texas Board of Nursing obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required.

Education:
  • Master's or Doctorate of Science in Nursing or Midwifery or Doctorate of Nursing Practice required.


Visa Eligibility

None

Benefits

Paid time off (PTO)
Various health insurance options & wellness plans
Retirement benefits including employer match plans
Long-term & short-term disability
Employee assistance programs (EAP)
Parental leave & adoption assistance
Tuition reimbursement
Ways to give back to your community

Benefit options and eligibility vary by position. Compensation varies based on factors including, but not limited to, experience, skills, education, performance, location and salary range at the time of the offer.

About Ascension

Ascension is a healthcare company that provides a range of services, including hospital care, primary care, and specialty care. The company operates more than 150 hospitals and 50 senior living facilities across the United States. Ascension also offers health insurance and other healthcare-related services. The company was founded in 1999 and is headquartered in St. Louis, Missouri.
Learn more about Ascension
Size
165,000 employees
Industry
Founded
1999

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