Birth Center Certified Nurse Midwife Our Community Birth Center Springfield, OR Job Details Full-time From $91,520 a year 13 hours ago Benefits Paid holidays Loan repayment program Relocation assistance Health insurance Paid time off Parental leave Professional development assistance Flexible schedule Qualifications Spanish Labor & delivery NRP Certification Electronic health records (EHR) management BLS Certification Zoom Ob/Gyn Master's degree Driver's License Medical records Productivity software

Certified Nurse-Midwife Full Job Description Job Posting:

Full Time, Certified Nurse Midwife, Our Community Birth Center Updated September 2026 Are you committed to building relationships with your clients, providing personalized care, and supporting physiologic birth? Would you like to put your skills and expertise to use in an organization committed to equity, inclusion, and social justice? Are you excited by the chance to help grow a nonprofit community-based midwifery birth center and health clinic? If you said "Yes" to any of these questions, we may have the perfect job for you! Our Community Birth Center is a community-focused organization in Springfield/Eugene, Oregon. We provide full scope nurse midwifery care in a birth center and clinic setting. Our services include pregnancy, birth, postpartum, ultrasound, newborn care, fertility, contraception, primary care, and gynecology. Our Community Birth Center has been open and providing services for over two years and during that time has established a robust and experienced team to support our midwifery work. We are looking forward to welcoming and supporting you whether you are a new graduate or experienced midwife. Black, Indigenous, Latine, Asian, and other people who identify as people of color and/or LGBTQIA+ individuals are encouraged to apply, as are people holding other diverse identities. We welcome applicants who bring a diversity of identity, culture, experience, perspective, and thought. You are also encouraged to address how your professional and lived experience, scholarship, mentorship and/or service will contribute to Our Community Birth Center's mission of providing equitable access to midwifery birth center services. Our Community Birth Center is located in the heart of the Eugene-Springfield area in Lane County, Oregon. It's just a short drive to the ocean, mountains, desert, and many lakes and rivers. It's also family friendly and has amazing food, farmers markets, and gardening. Oregon law grants full autonomous practice authority to Certified Nurse Midwives. The birth center is located next to a beautiful public park and river allowing for fresh air and peaceful walks. In the opposite direction just a few blocks away is a sweet downtown with cafes, restaurants, and shops. Learn more about Our Community Birth Center at . Position type : Full-time, salaried staff position (exempt).

Start Date :

We are ready for a midwife to start as early as December 2026 and interested candidates are encouraged to apply regardless of their preferred start timeline.

Summary of Initial Pay & Benefits:

$91,520 salary (pay is monthly and evenly divided each month of the year) $5,250 student loan repayment benefit (this is only available if you have unpaid student loans, benefit guaranteed for the first year) $3,000 starting bonus $4,000 retention bonus after 12 months of full time employment $7,200 employee health insurance

TOTAL PACKAGE

= $110,970

Hours :

This position requires working days, nights, and weekends and includes a mix of on-call time, clinic days, and home-visits. This position also comes with Paid Time Off and holidays.

Expectations:

We accept up to 12 due dates per month if we have 4 midwives on staff and up to 15 due dates per month if we have 5 midwives on staff. Each full time midwife works 20 shifts every 4 week period. One shift is either 24 hours on call or a full clinic day. A full time midwife should anticipate providing care to 3-5 labors/births each 4 week period. The on call midwife must remain within 30 minutes of the birth center if labor may be imminent and within 60 minutes if no labors are anticipated.

Birth Center Midwife Fellowship Program :

Paid six month Midwifery Fellowship available for new graduates and midwives without adequate prior community-birth experience. The Midwifery Fellowship provides extra mentorship and support opportunities. At the end of the Fellowship, the midwife may continue in a long-term position if all fellowship training expectations are met. Required Education and/or Experience;

Certifications/Licenses:

Master's degree or greater in nursing/midwifery. Certification as a Certified Nurse Midwife by the American Midwifery Certification Board. Unencumbered licensure in the State of Oregon as a Certified Nurse Midwife Eligibility to work in the United States. Ability to read, write, and speak Spanish is preferred. Current Neonatal Resuscitation Program and Basic Life Support certification. Must qualify for malpractice insurance policy provided by Our Community Birth Center. Training in management/care of obstetric emergencies such as Advanced Life Support in Obstetrics (ALSO) or another similar course or program. Proficiency with Electronic Health Records, Microsoft Office products, Google Suite, Zoom, and a willingness to learn other computer databases and tools as needed. Must possess and maintain a current, valid Driver License, and reliable transportation. Must complete background check and driving record check successfully meeting our criteria. How to

Apply:

Apply by submitting the following by email to . Resume Written responses to the following questions. Please answer with one succinct paragraph for each of the three prompts (three paragraphs total). Tell us about your midwifery practice philosophy and style. What do you love about being a midwife? What are you really good at? Share more specifically why you want to work at Our Community Birth Center. Why is this position at this organization a good fit for you? How would you contribute to our work in equity, inclusion, and social justice? Name, email address, and phone number for 3 professional references (references will not be contacted without prior notification to the applicant). The position will remain open until filled. Applications will only be considered if all of the documents specified above are received.

Equal opportunity employer:

It is the policy of Our Community Birth Center not to discriminate on the basis of ability/disability, race, color, national origin, housing situation, age, sex, religion, language, ethnicity, indigeneity, socio-economic status, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, veteran's status, pregnancy, childbirth, pregnancy-related conditions, or any other protected identity. This policy applies to all our programs and operations, including but not limited to, hiring and firing of staff, selection of volunteers and vendors, and provision of services. We are committed to providing equal opportunity and fair hiring practices, and an inclusive and welcoming environment for all of our board, staff, clients, volunteers, subcontractors, and vendors. Any applicant or employee who requires an accommodation in order to perform the essential functions of the job should contact the Executive Director to request an accommodation.

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

From $91,520.00 per year

Benefits:

Flexible schedule Health insurance Paid time off Parental leave Professional development assistance Relocation assistance

Shift:

Day shift Night shift Ability to

Relocate:

Springfield, OR 97477: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location:

In person