Certified Nurse Midwife- Obstetrics/Gyn
Company: Kaiser Permanente
Location: Modesto
Posted on: February 27, 2026
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Job Description:
Description: Job Summary: 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: ANTEPARTUM Evaluates patients general
and obstetrical health status Determines pregnancy status, duration
of gestation, presentation, and position of fetus, fetal heart
rate, and determines whether all statistics are within normal
limits. Obtains an accurate medical, obstetrical, gynecological and
social history and an account of the course of the present
pregnancy. Observes signs of the members general and obstetrical
health status. Performs all appropriate physical examinations
appropriate to CNM care needed, including the pap smear, breast
examination, and pelvic examination. Records all findings of
examinations, histories and significant observations on patients
chart. Consults with appropriate MD regarding any abnormal
findings. Orders appropriate lab and medical imaging studies as
needed. Institutes preventative measures and detects abnormal
conditions. Obtains consultation and assistance from ancillary
services as needed. Teaches, counsels, and guides individual
members regarding their individual health care. Teaches antepartum
classes as needed in individual facilities. Evaluates maternal
general health status and well being. INTRAPARTUM Performs medical
screening exam to diagnose labor. Independently manages the care of
low risk women during labor and delivery, under the supervision of
a physician. Co-manages higher risk patients when determined
appropriate by CNM and MD. Performs facility specific standardized
procedures. Evaluates patient for appropriate pain management.
Includes requesting epidural for women in labor. POSTPARTUM
Provides health supervision, care, teaches family planning, and
prescribes contraception to women during the postpartum period.
Kaiser Permanente conducts compensation reviews of positions on a
routine basis. At any time, Kaiser Permanente reserves the right to
reevaluate and change job descriptions, or to change such positions
from salaried to hourly pay status. Such changes are generally
implemented only after notice is given to affected employees. Basic
Qualifications: Experience N/A Education Graduate of an accredited
school of nursing. License, Certification, Registration Certified
Nurse Midwife (California) required at hire Registered Nurse
License (California) required at hire National Provider Identifier
required at hire Basic Life Support required at hire Drug
Enforcement Administration Registration within 12 months of hire
Nurse Midwife National Certification required at hire from American
Midwifery Certification Board Additional Requirements: Must be able
to work in a Labor/Management Partnership environment. Preferred
Qualifications: Three (3) years of experience as a C.N.M. with in
the last three (3) years preferred. Current and valid California
Nurse-Midwife furnishing certification (including any needed
education in pharmacy) and didactic education and supervised
clinical experience in third trimester limited obstetric ultrasound
preferred OR to be obtained at midwifes expense within one year of
hire.
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