Job Summary:

In conjunction with Chief of Service and/or OB/GYN physicians, the Chief CNM, supervises the Certified Nurse Midwives. 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.

Essential Responsibilities:

+ Interviews, hires, trains/develops, supervise and evaluates certified nurse midwives.

+ Oversees development and maintenance of CNM service schedule, maintains CNM standards, policies and procedures, and develops goals and performance improvement opportunities.

+ Calls and conducts meetings of CNM staff as needed to implement the above duties and responsibilities.

+ Establ...