Certified Nurse Midwife (CNM) from an accredited program
Surgical First Assist preferred
Current or in-process Michigan licensure
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required
DEA certification required or to be obtained after hire
Responsibilities
Provide full-scope midwifery care across antepartum, intrapartum, postpartum, and gynecologic services
Manage low- and moderate-risk pregnancies with strong clinical judgment
Conduct triage, labor management, and fetal surveillance
Perform postpartum assessments and support newborn transitions
Recognize and escalate high-risk conditions appropriately
Implement evidence-based practices and clinical guidelines
Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to ensure patient-centered care
Benefits
Full-time position with opportunities for professional growth
Engagement in a collaborative practice environment
Exposure to a diverse patient population
Involvement in both inpatient and outpatient settings
Commitment to patient education and shared decision-making
Full Job Description
Job Description
Location: Henry Ford West Bloomfield Hospital
Status: Full-Time
Call/Weekends: Yes/Yes
OR: First Assist in OR for Cesarean Sections as needed
Position Overview:
Henry Ford Health System is seeking a Certified Nurse Midwife to provide full-scope midwifery care across antepartum, intrapartum, postpartum, and well-woman/gynecologic services within a collaborative practice. The CNM will manage low- and moderate-risk pregnancies, demonstrate strong clinical judgment in triage, labor management, fetal surveillance, postpartum assessment, and newborn transition, and effectively recognize and escalate high-risk conditions when appropriate. This role requires proficiency in evidence-based practice and clinical guideline implementation, a strong commitment to patient education and shared decision-making, and the ability to thrive in fast-paced inpatient and outpatient settings while working closely with interdisciplinary teams to deliver high-quality, patient-centered care.
Qualifications
CNM from an accredited program
Surgical First Assist prefferred
Current (or in-process) Michigan licensure
BLS required; DEA required (or obtained after hire)
Credentials:
Education & Training
Certified Nurse-Midwife (CNM): Completion of a nurse-midwifery program accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Midwifery Education (ACME)
Licensure
Current licensure as a Certified Nurse-Midwife in the State of Michigan, or in the process of applying (proof of application required).
Certification
CNM: Certification by the American Midwifery Certification Board (AMCB)
Required Certifications
Basic Life Support (BLS) - required
DEA / Controlled Substance Licensure
Additional Information
About Henry Ford Health System
Henry Ford Health System is a non-profit healthcare organization based in Detroit, Michigan. The organization was founded in 1915 by automotive pioneer Henry Ford and has since grown to include hospitals, medical centers, and other healthcare facilities throughout Michigan. Henry Ford Health System provides a wide range of healthcare services, including primary care, specialty care, and emergency care. The organization is also involved in medical research and education, and operates the Henry Ford Health Sciences Center. In 2019, Henry Ford Health System was ranked as the 5th largest healthcare system in Michigan by Crain's Detroit Business.
