CNM Laborist

Conway Medical Center (CMC) is seeking a dedicated Certified Nurse Midwife (CNM) Laborist to join our growing obstetric team. This 100% inpatient role focuses exclusively on labor and delivery care with no outpatient clinic responsibilities. CNMs in this program work collaboratively with OB/GYN physicians to provide safe, compassionate, evidence?based care to a diverse patient population.

This position is ideal for a CNM who thrives in the fast?paced L&D environment, values teamwork, and enjoys practicing in a supportive hospital culture with strong physician collaboration.

As a CNM Laborist at CMC, you will:

• Provide full inpatient obstetric care, including triage, labor management, vaginal deliveries, and postpartum care
• Participate in obstetric emergencies in collaboration with OB/GYNs
• Assist with C?sections as first assist when needed
• Support a family?centered birthing environment while ensuring patient safety
• Work closely with a multidisciplinary care team to maintain high standards of clinical excellence

SCHEDULE:

• Rotating 12- or 24-hour shifts with night, weekend, and holiday coverage.
• 24/7 coverage shared among CNMs and OB/GYN physicians to ensure continuous care.
• No outpatient clinic responsibilities.

SUPPORT & RESOURCES:

You’ll work within a cohesive, physician?supported environment that values collaboration and professional autonomy.

• Collaborative practice model with OB/GYN physicians, anesthesiologists, and pediatricians.
• 8 OBGYN physicians, 2 CNM, 1 APP
• Dedicated labor and delivery nurses, anesthesia team, and surgical support for C-sections.
• Cerner EMR
• Integrated Dragon dictation
• On?unit ultrasound and fetal monitoring
• Dedicated C?section operating rooms staffed for rapid response

LABOR & DELIVERY ENVIRONMENT:

You’ll work within a cohesive, physician?supported environment that values collaboration and professional autonomy.

• CMC manages high risk pregnancies 32 weeks and beyond
• Level II nursery on site with in-house pediatric support
• L&D, postpartum, nursery, and C-section operating rooms are all located on the same floor
• L&D is located across the hall from postpartum care
• High risk transfers requiring advanced neonatal support are transferred to McLeod Level III NICU (1-2 hours by ground) or MUSC Level IV NICU (45 minutes by helicopter) using established protocols

PATIENT DEMOGRAPHICS & VOLUME:

• Care for a diverse population, including Spanish-speaking patients, adolescents, and adults.
• Typical census: 8-12 deliveries per day
• Approximately 2,000 annual deliveries
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  Increasing demand driven by population growth in Horry County and surrounding areas

REQUIREMENTS:

• Board?certified Certified Nurse Midwife
• Active South Carolina CNM license (or eligibility)
• Experience in labor and delivery settings
• Skilled in managing spontaneous vaginal births and L&D triage
• Experience assisting in C?sections preferred
• BLS, ACLS, and NRP required

BENEFITS:

• $7,500k+ sign-on bonus
• Competitive Compensation (typically MGMA median)
• Comprehensive Benefits: Health, dental, & vision; supplemental insurance options (short/long-term disability, accidental, cancer, life); retirement plans with employer match.
• Student Loan Repayment: Eligible for loan repayment assistance through the PSLF program, helping to manage and reduce student debt.
• CME Allowances: 5 days off a year / $2k a year + cover costs of licenses, dues, etc.
• Malpractice Insurance: Coverage provided by CMC.
• Work-Life Balance: Flexible scheduling and ample paid time off to ensure a healthy work-life balance (24 Days PTO).

LIFE IN COASTAL SOUTH CAROLINA:

Enjoy a relaxed, coastal lifestyle with world-class golf, boating, dining, and family-friendly communities. Experience 218 sunny days a year, a cost of living 9% below the national average, and easy access to Charleston, Pawley’s Island, and several other major cities.

Conway Medical Center (CMC) is a state-of-the-art healthcare facility dedicated to providing exceptional medical care to the community. With over 97 years of unwavering commitment to the health and well-being of our community, CMC has earned a reputation as a trusted and leading provider of comprehensive medical services in South Carolina.

CMC has over 220 inpatient beds and is one of the county’s largest employers with almost 2000 staff members, including 200+ physicians representing 30 specialties. CMC also owns CMC Physicians Group which includes physician practices from Murrells Inlet to North Myrtle Beach.

For over 97 years, Conway Medical Cener has served the Grand Strand and surrounding regions with compassion, innovation, and excellence. We are:

• The only Forbes “Best Employer in State” hospital in the region (3 years running)
• A Duke Cancer Network Affiliate delivering world-class oncology care close to home.
• Home to the #2 busiest da Vinci Surgical Platform in the U.S.
• Certified in Stroke and Chest Pain care by national organizations
• A DNV-accredited health system employing over 160 providers across 50+ locations.