Certified Nurse Midwife - CommonSpirit Health

In 2020 united in a fierce commitment to deliver the highest quality care and exceptional patient experience Virginia Mason and CHI Franciscan Health came together as natural partners to build a new health system centered around the patient: Virginia Mason Franciscan Health. Our combined system builds upon the scale and expertise of our nearly 300 sites of care including 11 hospitals and nearly 5000 physicians and providers. Together we are empowered to make an even greater impact on the health and well-being of our communities.

Certified Nurse Midwife- Tacoma, WA

Join a well-established, busy, large physician and midwife women's health group located in the beautiful Pacific Northwest.  We are currently seeking a Full-Time Licensed Certified Nurse Midwife (CNM) to join our team in Tacoma, WA.  

Our Midwife team provides full scope midwifery care including antepartum, intrapartum, postpartum, GYN, annual exams, and family planning. This position is based out of our St. Joseph clinic as part of VMFH Women’s Health. Midwives manage patients for both hospital and birth center births, supportive in-house OB backup.  Hospital culture is supportive of midwives and offers waterbirth, nitrous oxide, IV meds and epidurals. Low risk birth center available for pre-selected patients who desire natural birth and qualify for early discharge. Midwives practice full scope; managing labor, triage, inductions, attending births, assisting c/s, postpartum rounds, and normal newborn care.

Schedule:  Variable, working 4 shifts in a 7 day work week, which could include 12-hour hospital shifts and 8 hour clinic days; frequency can vary depending on call needs in the group. Typically, hospital shifts include two 12-hour shifts per week, coverage is shared with the group and a combination of day and night shift.

We provide evidenced-based women's healthcare services to Lakewood and its surrounding communities. Ideal candidates would have prior experience in full scope midwifery, a passion for underserved communities and a desire to practice long term in the Tacoma location.

We are seeking candidates who are hardworking, compassionate, and dedicated to providing top-level patient care.  We offer comprehensive pregnancy care with in-office ultrasound and Maternal Fetal Medicine support.  St Joseph Medical Center in Tacoma is a Level III NICU. 

As an employee of Virginia Mason Franciscan Health and Franciscan Medical Group, you would be entitled to a great benefits package that includes medical, vision, dental and malpractice insurance coverage as well as a robust retirement plan.  Market competitive compensation model.

Required Education:

• Master's

Required License/Certification:

• Midwifery License
• Certified Nurse-Midwife