CNM Clinical Director- Birth Center

About the role

Join a mission-driven birth center committed to compassionate, physiologic care. Charleston Birth Place is seeking a Certified Nurse Midwife (CNM) to join our growing team as Clinical Director. This is a full-scope midwifery role with both direct patient care and clinical leadership responsibilities at a modern, freestanding, AABC-accredited birth center in beautiful Charleston, South Carolina.

Responsibilities

• Practice the Midwifery Model of Care in an inclusive, client-centered setting
• Be part of a collaborative team of experienced CNMs and Birth Assistants
• Support natural, physiologic birth in a safe, comfortable, community-based environment
• Provide full-scope midwifery care including prenatal, intrapartum, postpartum, newborn care, and well-woman services
• Attend births in a freestanding birth center
• Participate in the on-call rotation and cover ~2 clinic days/week
• Build trust-based relationships to support continuity of care
• Deliver clinical leadership and contribute to quality improvement initiatives
• Oversee day-to-day clinical operations of the Birth Center
• Supervise and support a multidisciplinary team including CNMs, Birth Assistants, FNPs, nurses, lactation consultants, sonographers, and educators
• Ensure compliance with CABC standards, regulations, and internal policies
• Lead hiring, onboarding, training, and performance oversight of clinical staff
• Foster relationships with community health partners, including hospitals, physicians, and referral networks

Requirements

• Certified Nurse Midwife eligible to practice in South Carolina
• Minimum 3 years of midwifery experience (preferred)
• Proven ability to lead teams, supervise staff, and manage clinical operations
• Current CPR and NRP certifications
• Deep commitment to client-centered, inclusive, and evidence-based care
• Birth center or out-of-hospital experience strongly preferred
• Experience with CABC/AABC standards is a plus

Benefits

• Four weeks paid vacation
• CEU reimbursement, licensing fees, and professional memberships covered
• Health insurance with family coverage options
• Relocation assistance available for out-of-state hires