Certified Nurse Midwife - Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology

Discover Vanderbilt University Medical Center: Located in Nashville, Tennessee, and operating at a global crossroads of teaching, discovery, and patient care, VUMC is a community of individuals who come to work each day with the simple aim of changing the world. It is a place where your expertise will be valued, your knowledge expanded, and your abilities challenged. Vanderbilt Health is committed to an environment where everyone has the chance to thrive and where your uniqueness is sought and celebrated.

About the Role

Vanderbilt University Medical Center is seeking talented faculty or staff certified nurse midwives (CNMs) to join the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology on the General OB/Gyn team in Nashville, Tennessee and the surrounding region. Positions include:

• Certified Nurse-Midwife, Hospitalist, Vanderbilt University Hospital – high-risk experience required
• Certified Nurse-Midwife Service Director/APP Assistant Director, full scope, Vanderbilt Clarksville Hospital – Clarksville/Pleasant View

Vanderbilt’s OB/Gyn Department is comprised of a multidisciplinary team of over 150 general and specialist physicians, NPs, and CNMs in six specialty divisions dedicated to excellence in clinical and population women’s health care and training the next generation of women’s health care providers. Our growing department provides comprehensive, state-of-the-art clinical care for a diverse patient population at two major inpatient centers, 10 ambulatory sites, a birthing center, and five outreach practices.

• Staff assignment or faculty appointment at the rank of instructor, assistant professor, or associate professor with the opportunity to teach fellows, residents, and other learners.
• Participate in clinical or translational research and/or QI projects during protected academic time.
• Enjoy an academically rich and collaborative community with strong leadership support to innovate and develop your career as an educator and leader within the organization and beyond.

Vanderbilt offers an open and inclusive culture that supports development, learning, diversity, and team-focused care.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality, evidence-based midwifery care to patients in both inpatient and outpatient settings.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team of physicians, nurses, and other healthcare providers.
• Participate in teaching fellows, residents, and other learners as part of an academic appointment.
• Engage in clinical or translational research and/or quality improvement projects during protected academic time.
• Support innovation and leadership within the organization.

Requirements

• Master's-prepared Certified Nurse Midwife (CNM) with a solid commitment to Vanderbilt’s values of innovation, collaboration, and quality.
• Academic rank is determined by qualifications, experience, and career goals.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience preferred, with at least 5 years of high-risk experience required for the hospitalist role.
• Willingness to obtain/retain circumcision privileges.
• Certification as a Nurse Midwife (APN - Certified Nurse Midwife).

Benefits

• Relocation allowance.
• Faculty salary supplement for some positions.
• Professional development allowance and CME time.
• Immediate access to PTO (Paid Time Off).
• Lucrative retirement match.
• No state income tax in Tennessee.
• High-quality, low-cost medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Eligibility for federal loan forgiveness programs as a non-profit organization.
• Wellbeing programs that include mental, physical, and financial health support.
• Affordable, high-quality health plan options.
• Dental and/or vision plan.
• 403(b) retirement plan.
• Paid Time Off (flex PTO).
• Tuition reimbursement and adoption assistance (maximums applied).
• Short- and long-term disability coverage.
• Subsidized backup childcare.
• Inpatient nursing supplemental pay program.

About the Location

Vanderbilt Health is one of the most prominent academic medical centers in the Southeast, with 7 hospitals, 180+ outpatient clinics, over 100 residency and fellowship programs, and NIH funding over $500M. The VUMC OB/Gyn training programs remain among the most highly regarded and sought-after training opportunities in the U.S.

Nashville, known as Music City, USA, is rich in cultural, sporting, recreational, and historical attractions. One of the fastest-growing areas in the U.S., Nashville boasts a lower-than-average cost of living, no state income tax, and higher-than-average per-capita income. The city offers a diverse population, over 20 colleges and universities, an international airport, a vibrant arts and music scene, and abundant outdoor activities.