Lead Certified Nurse Midwife, Founding Member - Bay Area Peninsula / Northern California

Ready to help build something new?

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Millie is reimagining midwifery-led care in the U.S. — and we're looking for a Lead Midwife to join us as a founding member of our new Peninsula clinic in the Bay Area. This is a rare opportunity to shape a care model, lead a team, and raise the bar for maternal health in a community that needs it. If you're passionate about reproductive justice, health equity, and the future of midwifery, read on.

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About Millie

Millie is reimagining the hospital-based midwifery model. We aim to provide more complete, inclusive, and empowering care with better maternal health outcomes by centering midwifery care with OB collaboration when needed as a standard in the U.S. 

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Our in-person clinic provides a warm and welcoming environment for holistic care. At Millie, prenatal support extends beyond the clinic through app-based education, remote monitoring, and virtual care spanning specialties. We partner with hospitals for our labor and delivery services — and all services are covered by major insurance plans and Medi-Cal. Our patient population is diverse, and we hope to build a clinical team that reflects the patients we serve.

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At Millie, we are committed to health equity and culturally responsive care — as well as prioritizing, affirming, and celebrating diversity within our team, clinicians, and patients. We strongly encourage BIPOC and LGBTQ+ individuals, veterans, and people with disabilities to apply. 

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Our clinic and care team are successful when all birthing parents, regardless of background:

1. Feel valued, respected, and heard.
2. Feel confident and supported in their decisions.
3. Can easily access trusted and skilled support.
4. Experience a healthier pregnancy, birth, and postpartum journey. 

This includes (but is not limited to) reduced rates of preterm births, NICU stays, C-sections, earlier detection of complications, and a better experience.

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This is an opportunity to raise the bar for maternity care, shape a growing midwifery practice, and work with a team of inspiring and committed people. If you are passionate about improving reproductive health, come join us!

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About You

We are looking for a compassionate and driven midwife who: 

• Practices strong clinical judgment, critical thinking skills, and decision-making abilities.
• Communicates empathically, clearly and effectively both in person and in writing
• Is deeply committed to health equity and racial justice providing unbiased, patient-centered care in every interaction. 
• Practices reproductive justice and supports principles of bodily autonomy, self-determination, and cultural respect.
• Is eager to join a team that is collaborative and supportive of one another’s needs as we navigate a growing practice and flexible schedules. 
• Has 4+ years of experience in full-scope midwifery practice (obstetrics and gynecology).
• Has proven success as a leader and manager, preferably managing other midwives.
• Has an active Certified Nurse-Midwife license in the state of CA and certification by the AMCB, and a current NRP and BLS certification.

Additional skills and training in the following areas are not required but  could be utilized in this role: medical proficiency in two or more languages, motivational interviewing, lactation certifications, nutrition/diabetes training, cesarean first assist, and/or teaching movement or meditation practices.

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In this role, you will:

Lead & manage all aspects of the team, including:

• Interviewing, hiring, and onboarding new midwives.
• Providing ongoing mentorship and conducting performance reviews.
• Supporting team growth and performance through regular, constructive feedback.
• Developing and maintaining clinical partnerships and referral networks.

Drive operational development by:

• Partnering with the Medical Director, Clinical Director, and Operations Leadership to build strong relationships with local leadership and clinical teams.
• Building referral relationships with local specialists and clinics to advance patient care.
• Contributing to the growth and success of the Millie care model.

Provide patient-first, high-caliber clinical care by:

• Delivering full-scope midwifery care at our clinic, hospital partner, and virtually.
• Providing outpatient gynecology services including contraception, STIs, vaginitis, and annual well-person exams.
• Providing medication abortion services and miscarriage management.
• Collaborating with obstetricians, nurses, doulas, nutritionists, therapists, and others to deliver exceptional patient experiences.

What We Offer:

• Competitive salary
• Annual professional development stipend
• Reimbursement for professional licenses and fees
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance reimbursement
• 401K retirement plan
• Paid time off 
• Protected administrative time
• Malpractice insurance with tail coverage
• Work-life balance 
• A collaborative and diverse team of colleagues
• Diverse patient population
• A high-tech environment that includes AI tools, video visits, a comprehensive app and educational tools for patients
• Leadership and teaching opportunities
• The opportunity to shape a new standard for maternity care 

Click here to apply.

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