The only positions we are currently hiring for are listed below, if any. However, if you are a health professional or work in a birth-adjacent industry, we would be happy to know about your interest. You can send resumes and introduction letters to [email protected].

Birth Center of Chicago (BCC) has an exciting opportunity for a Midwife Director. BCC is a beautiful birth center located in Chicago’s Northside. This position is ideal for a midwife who desires to provide high-touch care with 30-60 minute appointments, evidence-based policies that support physiological birth, and a framework emphasizing trauma informed care. You will lead a team of incredible midwives and nurses who are equally committed to exceptional care, with incredible safety outcomes and strong community partnerships with our transfer hospital and EMS teams. The ideal candidate has 5 years of midwifery practice including in the community birth setting along with previous leadership experience.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Graduate from approved and accredited Nurse Midwifery program

• Certified as a nurse midwife by the American Midwifery Certifying Board (AMCB)

• Active RN and APRN Licensure in State of Illinois.

• Experienced in the clinical practice of nurse midwifery and administration

• Active member of the ACNM

• Meets continuing competency criteria of the State of Illinois and AMCB.

• Current NRP and BLS certification

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: The Birth Center/ Director of Midwifery (CNM) is responsible for the 24-hour operation of the Birth Center. The Director of Midwifery is responsible for clinical staff. The Director of Midwifery will assist the Administrator as needed.

The Director of Midwifery (CNM) is also responsible for the management of care of Birth Center and midwifery practice clients during the antepartum, intrapartum, postpartum phase, as well as neonates until 28 days of age; as well as providing women’s health and gynecological care.

• Plans, organizes, directs, and evaluates all aspects of Birth Center functioning.

• Supervises daily operation

• Establishes and revises policies, practice agreements, procedures, and quality assurance program.

• Hires, evaluates, and terminates staff.

• Coordinates schedules for office staff, clinical office staff and on-call hours.

• Meets with the Board of Directors, professionals, and office staff on a regularly scheduled basis.

• Assist in the development of the annual budget and reviews profit/loss statements.

• Plans and evaluates client care programs.

• Develops and works toward achieving long term plans for the birth center.

• Participates in direct client care activities in rotation with other CNM(s).

• Participates in professional and community activities.

• Represents the Birth Center in a professional manner to the community.

• Continues professional development.

• Participates in the clinical and / or didactic education of midwifery, nursing and medical students by providing in-services and new educational material periodically.

• Serves as laboratory director

Benefits

• 401(k)

• Dental insurance

• Employee discount

• Health insurance

• Paid time off

• Vision insurance

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $115,000.00 - $125,000.00 per year

Interested Candidates please send Cover Letter and Resume to:
[email protected]

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Graduate from approved and accredited Nurse Midwifery program

• Certified as a Nurse Midwife by the American Midwifery Certification Board (AMCB)

• Active RN and APRN licenses in the state of birth center

• Meets continuing competency criteria of Illinois and AMCB

• Current NRP and BLS certifications

PERSONALITY TRAITS AND SKILLS 

• Empathetic and compassionate 

• Prioritizes safety and client/family experience 

• Ability to maintain professionalism and compassion in high-stress situations 

• Ability to manage multiple conflicting priorities

• Creative and capable of finding effective and efficient solutions to problems

• Desire to impact a small organization in a positive way

• Waterbirth 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:   The certified nurse midwife (CNM) is an advanced practice nurse who is responsible for the assessment, plan, implementation and evaluation of nurse midwifery care delivered to antepartum, intrapartum and postpartum, and newborn clients, as well as providing preventive care, reproductive care, and gynecological care.  The CNM performs physical exams; collects and documents data;  facilitates physiological labor, birth and emergency management;  conducts diagnostic and therapeutic procedures; orders and schedules laboratory studies and professional consultations; and prescribes appropriate interventions and medications.

• Participates in direct client care activities in rotation with other CNM(s)

• Adheres to the birth center model of care and philosophy of physiological birth, trauma-informed care, and informed consent

• Adheres to birth center eligibility criteria for clients throughout antepartum, intrapartum, and postpartum care. 

• Provides comprehensive midwifery care and appropriate referrals

• Provides competent and respectful care to all families regardless of race, ethnicity, gender identity, sexual orientation, religious beliefs, or disabilities

• Participates in once-monthly drills/ in-service

• Participates in professional and community awareness activities 

• Supervises the orientation and functioning of birth assistants

• Responsible for delegated aspects of daily operation, including acting in absence of Director of Midwifery 

• Participates in a quality assurance program

• All staff are responsible for the maintenance and care of the birth center which includes cleaning, sanitation, laundry, and equipment maintenance

POSITION REPORTS TO:  Midwife Director

WAGE RANGE: $85-95,000 DOE
Benefits

• 401(k)

• Dental insurance

• Employee discount

• Health insurance

• Paid time off

• Vision insurance
  

If you are interested in this position, please email your resume and cover letter to [email protected]

The Birth Center of Chicago is seeking compassionate, dedicated professional to join our team in delivering personalized, holistic maternity care as the office manager. As a freestanding birth center, we offer a supportive environment for families seeking natural birth options. We value collaboration, respect, and community-centered care. If you’re passionate about empowering birthing individuals and working in a welcoming, midwife-led setting, we’d love to hear from you.

DESIRED PERSONALITY TRAITS AND SKILLS:

• A high achiever, goal-oriented, and organized

• Ability to set and enforce expectation levels, and motivate staff for success

• A problem-solver who looks for solutions that will benefit the entire organization

• Ability to set priorities and delegate responsibility

• Ability to formulate, extrapolate or interpret policies and practices in new or unique situations

• Ability to logically solve problems and understand when to escalate appropriately

• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions

• Ability to recognize matters of sensitivity or vulnerability, as well as opportunities for the Business

• Must be a team player who is capable of working independently with limited direction

• The desire to make a real difference in a small company, and to have some fun along the way

• A friendly/kind demeanor

• Ability to manage multiple conflicting priorities and meet assigned deadlines

• Ability to perform well and maintain professionalism in stressful situations

• Strong verbal and written communication skills

• Creative and capable of finding effective and efficient solutions to problems

QUALIFICATIONS :

• 1-3 years management experience

• A degree is preferred

• Proficient in computer programs such as excel, word, outlook and EMR. Must be familiar with medical terminology

• Experience in staff supervision and positive motivation is a must.

PARAMETERS/ REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS:

Responsible to the administrator for Administrative functions and the Director of Midwifery for clinical functions

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Plans, implements, supervises, and coordinates the conduct of practice operations

• Performs or delegates duties of receptionist in absence of receptionist

• Sets work schedules include vacations and special needs as requested

• Sets work tasks for employees

• Recognizes and corrects deficiencies associated with clinic flow

• Manages and coordinates the provision of client care in the clinic to assure high satisfaction and efficient service to all clients

• Continuously evaluates all processes and systems in accordance with company policies and procedures

• Promotes the birth center by interacting with clients, midwives, referring provider offices, payers, and vendors by providing information on services and programs in a positive and professional manner to maintain and improve the success of the birth center

• Facilitate orientation and training for all new employees

• Maintenance of employee personnel files and clinical credentialing files

• In conjunction with the Director of Midwifery, Administrator, and Outreach and Education Coordinator, facilitates orientation and training for all employees. Organizes and provides an ongoing program to assure staff competency, including drills, in-service programs, and staff attendance at outside continuing education programs

• In conjunction with the Director of Midwifery and Administrator, organizes and participates in regular staff meetings

• Conducts staff performance reviews and provides recommendations for promotions/demotions, disciplinary actions and pay rate changes

• Serve as liaison with the business office, clinical staff and the providers to accomplish practice goals

• Purchase equipment, track office supplies, and reorder when necessary

• Assist in documentation and monitoring of internal controls, policies and procedural changes as directed. Update the internal documentation system with office procedures, new employee profiles

• Coordinate meetings as directed (including ordering meals and reserving meeting space)

• Onboard support for new employees and Offboard support for departing employees

• Implement rewards and recognition program (i.e. posting announcements and ordering gifts/rewards for birthdays, anniversaries, significant employee life events)

• Track, monitor, and protect: Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable / online banking / deposits / reconciliation

• Assure timely and accurate input and processing of payroll and related deductions and expense payroll processing

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $55,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance

• Health insurance

• Paid time off

• Parental leave

• Professional development assistance

• Vision insurance

Schedule: 10 hour shift

Work Location: In person

Email [email protected] or visit our Indeed listing to apply.