Certified Nurse Midwife (CNM)

Oula delivers maternity care built around our patients—offering comprehensive support before, during, and after pregnancy. With fewer C-sections and higher VBAC success rates, our research-backed approach is delivering better outcomes. Our team of trusted midwives, OBGYNs, and dedicated care navigators ensure our patients get the type of care they need in the moments that matter most. Since launching in 2021, we’ve expanded our care options to include Preconception and Miscarriage Care, Pregnancy Care, Postpartum Support, and Gynecology. Today, we serve patients across six clinics in three states, with continued expansion planned for 2027 and beyond. Join our team of clinicians, innovators, operators, and technologists who are passionate about setting a new standard in maternity care. The Role We are looking for a Certified Nurse-Midwife (CNM) to join our growing maternity care practice. We’re searching for someone who is thoughtful and passionate about delivering patient-centric, judgment-free care, and is excited to join a dynamic and innovative team. This is the perfect opportunity for a CNM who is excited to expand their skill set and help define and build a new best-in-class maternity care experience. You will be responsible for delivering full-spectrum perinatal care, as well as helping to shape and refine Oula’s clinical care model. At Oula, midwives lead their own panels within a truly collaborative model — OB-GYNs are integrated members of the same team, not a separate referral tier — and our patients deliver at our partner hospital. With fewer C-sections and higher VBAC success rates, our research-backed approach delivers better outcomes for the communities we serve. This is the autonomy-with-backup practice many midwives are looking for and rarely find. This is a full-time position with a flexible schedule that varies based on market and operational needs. At steady-state staffing, a typical schedule includes approximately two office days per week, an average of 24 hours of on-call coverage per week (with a protected post-call day off where applicable), and dedicated administrative and didactic time. During the launch of new markets or other ramp-up periods, scheduling needs—including on-call responsibilities—may temporarily be greater as the practice grows. All Oula patients deliver at Novant Health Presbyterian Medical Center. Schedule: Full-time, flexible schedule based on market and operational needs. Approximately two office days per week and an average of 24 hours of on-call coverage per week at steady-state staffing. Employment type: Full-time. What You'll Do Full-Scope Midwifery Care Provides full-scope midwifery care during pregnancy, labor, birth, and postpartum across a variety of settings: our clinics, our partner hospital, and virtually. Attends births as the primary delivering clinician for low-risk patients, supporting physiologic labor and birth while recognizing when escalation or consultation is indicated. Collaborates with other team members (e.g., obstetricians, nurses, MAs, doulas, coordinators, therapists, etc.) to provide whole-person care. Patient Communication & Education Communicates effectively with patients during and between appointments to ensure questions are answered and concerns are addressed by leveraging Oula’s technology. Able and excited to educate about and promote the midwifery model of care to current and prospective patients, with a focus on growing Oula’s patient population. Clinical Model & Product Collaboration Works collaboratively with Oula’s product & engineering team to give feedback on the patient portal to create a more personalized, inclusive, and consistent approach to care. Qualifications Required Must hold active state licensure as required to practice midwifery in the clinic’s state (or be eligible to obtain it before start), and current certification by the AMCB as a Certified Nurse-Midwife or Certified Midwife. Experience caring for diverse communities with a wide variety of needs. Great professional references and a reputation for providing exceptional patient care valued by your patients and colleagues. Preferred Two or more years of full-scope clinical midwifery experience preferred; we also welcome strong earlier-career candidates who are approaching that mark. Experience with telemedicine or elements of virtual care. Any extra “bonus” skills or passions that will help us serve our patients (i.e. the ability to communicate with patients in their preferred language, passion for birth equity work, lactation certification, nutrition/diabetes training, etc.). Preferred Skills Early pregnancy loss options counseling and medical management. Familiarity with Perinatal Mental Health. Basic bedside sonography skills (1st Trimester Viability and positioning confirmation). You Are the Perfect Candidate If You Are passionate about improving maternity care through a combination of clinical care, technology, patient empowerment, and education. Are enthusiastic about collaborative care models leveraging diverse teams with a wide variety of skill-sets. Exude empathy and compassion for patients and team members alike and can rally your team to provide exceptional patient experience regardless of the situation. Uphold the core principles of reproductive justice to support principles of body autonomy, self-determination and cultural respect. Are comfortable with ambiguity and change, and energized by building processes from the ground up. Are excited about realizing the Oula mission, and building the kind of collaborative practice that midwives and patients dream about. How We Work Our values are Excellence, Candor, Humanity, Ownership, Evidence, and Service . In practice, that means we care about our patients and each other, have honest conversations with respect, make decisions based on evidence, and keep the patient at the center of everything we do. Oula offers a competitive total rewards package which includes base salary, and comprehensive benefits. Exact compensation inclusive of salary and any bonuses is determined based on a number of factors including experience and skill level, location, and qualifications which are assessed during the interview process. Oula is committed to fostering an inclusive workplace where everyone's contributions are valued. Salary Range $118,000 — $150,000 USD Oula's Commitment as an Equal Opportunity Employer : We're committed to an inclusive workplace that reflects the communities we serve. You can be a great candidate even if you don't meet every qualification listed. If that's you, tell us about yourself in your cover letter. We especially encourage applicants from historically underrepresented communities, including women, people of color, LGBTQ+ people, veterans, and people with disabilities. Oula Health participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm you are authorized to work in the U.S.