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How to hire a nurse midwife

Nurse midwife hiring summary. Here are some key points about hiring nurse midwives in the United States:

  • In the United States, the median cost per hire a nurse midwife is $1,633.
  • It takes between 36 and 42 days to fill the average role in the US.
  • Human Resources use 15% of their expenses on recruitment on average.
  • On average, it takes around 12 weeks for a new nurse midwife to become settled and show total productivity levels at work.

How to hire a nurse midwife, step by step

To hire a nurse midwife, you should create an ideal candidate profile, determine a budget, and post and promote your job. Here's a step-by-step guide on how to hire a nurse midwife:

Here's a step-by-step nurse midwife hiring guide:

  • Step 1: Identify your hiring needs
  • Step 2: Create an ideal candidate profile
  • Step 3: Make a budget
  • Step 4: Write a nurse midwife job description
  • Step 5: Post your job
  • Step 6: Interview candidates
  • Step 7: Send a job offer and onboard your new nurse midwife
  • Step 8: Go through the hiring process checklist
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  1. Identify your hiring needs

    Before you start hiring a nurse midwife, identify what type of worker you actually need. Certain positions might call for a full-time employee, while others can be done by a part-time worker or contractor.

    Determine employee vs contractor status
    Is the person you're thinking of hiring a US citizen or green card holder?

    A nurse midwife's background is also an important factor in determining whether they'll be a good fit for the position. For example, nurse midwives from different industries or fields will have radically different experiences and will bring different viewpoints to the role. You also need to consider the candidate's previous level of experience to make sure they'll be comfortable with the job's level of seniority.

    Here's a comparison of nurse midwife salaries for various roles:

    Type of Nurse MidwifeDescriptionHourly rate
    Nurse MidwifeRegistered nurses (RNs) provide and coordinate patient care, educate patients and the public about various health conditions, and provide advice and emotional support to patients and their family members.$23-53
    Emergency Department Registered NurseAn emergency registered nurse is first in line for patients who need a response. These nurses are first to respond to emergency cases such as trauma, allergic reactions, and injuries... Show more$23-64
    Psychiatric Registered NurseA registered psychiatric nurse works alongside mental health experts to develop and administer psychiatric treatment plans according to the patients' needs. Among their responsibilities include gathering and organizing patient information, studying the patients' medical histories, conducting interviews and assessments, providing counseling, administering medicine, and restraining unsettled patients... Show more$21-56
  2. Create an ideal candidate profile

    Common skills:
    • Patients
    • OB
    • CNM
    • Patient Care
    • CPR
    • Midwifery
    • Resuscitation
    • Patient Education
    • Diagnostic Tests
    • Postpartum Care
    • Physical Assessments
    • Medical History
    • Public Health
    • Laboratory Tests
    Check all skills
    Responsibilities:
    • Full scope CNM care for busy manage healthcare facility and hospital.
    • Manage patient pain relief and sedation by providing pharmacological and non-pharmacological intervention, monitor patient response and record care plans accordingly.
    • Provide tracheostomy care, trauma, burns, diabetic care.
    • Participate in the clinical education of ob residents, medical and nursing students.
    • Assist in bedside surgery, all types of ventilation, arterial and venous lines.
    • Diagnose, monitor and examine women and foetus during pregnancy, labour and delivery.
  3. Make a budget

    Including a salary range in your nurse midwife job description is a great way to entice the best and brightest candidates. A nurse midwife salary can vary based on several factors:
    • Location. For example, nurse midwives' average salary in iowa is 52% less than in alaska.
    • Seniority. Entry-level nurse midwives earn 56% less than senior-level nurse midwives.
    • Certifications. A nurse midwife with a few certifications under their belt will likely demand a higher salary.
    • Company. Working for a prestigious company or an exciting start-up can make a huge difference in a nurse midwife's salary.

    Average nurse midwife salary

    $74,490yearly

    $35.81 hourly rate

    Entry-level nurse midwife salary
    $49,000 yearly salary
    Updated January 19, 2026
  4. Writing a nurse midwife job description

    A nurse midwife job description should include a summary of the role, required skills, and a list of responsibilities. It's also good to include a salary range and the first name of the hiring manager. To help get you started, here's an example of a nurse midwife job description:

    Nurse midwife job description example

    OneWorld Community Health Centers is a growing Omaha-based organization that employs over 500 people while still retaining a true family feel. Out of 1,400+ Community Health Centers nationwide, OneWorld ranks within the top 2% in terms of clinical outcomes. It takes all of us, with our various talents and positions, to achieve results like this. Our employees are united by a desire to help the community, and it shows.


    Are you interested in an incredible work-life balance with 1:9 call?

    We are looking for a Certified Nurse Midwife to join our robust team of 6 midwives and 2 Family Practice physicians.

    At our Women’s Health Center in South Omaha, we care for a mostly Spanish-speaking Latina population that is low-risk and family-oriented. We provide patient-centered, full-scope midwifery and women’s health care across the lifecycle. As a midwife at OneWorld, you will work with an integrated Behavioral Health and Social Work team. We offer programs to assist with newborn items, car seats, and pack-and-plays, and incentives for patients to attend prenatal and postpartum appointments. We deliver at Creighton University/Bergan Mercy Medical Center with a back- up of collaborating and supportive physicians and OB/GYN residents. Hospital Nursing and administration are supportive and respectful of the midwifery model of care. Typically 25+ deliveries a month. Inpatient services include OB ED triage, Labor and Delivery, and Postpartum care. 1.0 FTE weekly schedule will be 3 days in clinic, one 24 hour call without clinic duties, and one guaranteed post call day. Evening clinic options available. Rotating weekend, holiday, and PTO call coverage.

    We deliver at Creighton University/Bergan Mercy Medical Center with a back- up of collaborating and supportive physicians and OB/GYN residents. Hospital Nursing and administration are supportive and respectful of the midwifery model of care.

    OneWorld is a collaborative group of midwives, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, pediatricians and family practice physicians who work together to promote breastfeeding, positive parenting, and healthy living.

    To ensure the safety of our patients, employees, and communities, OneWorld Community Health Centers is requiring all employees to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 effective November 15th, 2021. Exemptions may be granted for religious or medical accommodations.

    QUALIFICATIONS:

    - 20 deliveries in the last 24 months required (to be eligible for privileges at Bergan Mercy Medical Center.)

    - Master’s degree in Nursing (MN/MSN) from an accredited Midwifery program required.

    - License to practice as an APRN-Certified Nurse Midwife in the state of Nebraska required. (Or license eligible.)

    - Current certification by the American Midwifery Certification Board (AMCB) required.

    - BLS certification required.

    - Proficiency in both English and Spanish required. (Our midwives must be able to communicate with patients in Spanish, at an intermediate level at least, without the use of an interpreter.)


    Our providers are eligible for student loan repayment through the National Health Service Corps. OneWorld has HPSA scores of 16 for primary care, 25 for dental, and 14 for mental health.


    OneWorld Community Health Centers, Inc. provides a competitive benefits package that includes Medical, Dental, and Life Insurance; Tuition Reimbursement; 401(k); free fitness center and more. If you want to apply your unique skillset to a diverse, caring, growing nonprofit that serves 50,000+ patients, please apply.

    You can make a difference – in your life and the lives of others.


    OneWorld Community Health Centers, Inc. is committed to ensuring equal opportunity and non-discrimination in all hiring and employment practices. We are committed to equal treatment for all applicants and employees and will not discriminate based on age, race, color, ancestry, national origin, disability, sex/gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, pregnancy, genetic information, veteran status, or any other basis protected by law.


    Equal Opportunity Employer

  5. Post your job

    There are various strategies that you can use to find the right nurse midwife for your business:

    • Consider promoting from within or recruiting from your existing workforce.
    • Ask for referrals from friends, family members, and current employees.
    • Attend job fairs at local colleges to find candidates who meet your education requirements.
    • Use social media platforms like LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter to reach potential job candidates.
    Post your job online:
    • Post your nurse midwife job on Zippia to find and recruit nurse midwife candidates who meet your exact specifications.
    • Use field-specific websites such as healthcarejobsite, health jobs nationwide, hospitalcareers, medreps.com.
    • Post a job on free websites.
  6. Interview candidates

    Your first interview with nurse midwife candidates should focus on their interest in the role and background experience. As the hiring process goes on, you can learn more about how they'd fit into the company culture in later rounds of interviews.

    It's also good to ask about candidates' unique skills and talents. You can move on to the technical interview if a candidate is good enough for the next step.

    The right interview questions can help you assess a candidate's hard skills, behavioral intelligence, and soft skills.

  7. Send a job offer and onboard your new nurse midwife

    Once you've found the nurse midwife candidate you'd like to hire, it's time to write an offer letter. This should include an explicit job offer that includes the salary and the details of any other perks. Qualified candidates might be looking at multiple positions, so your offer must be competitive if you like the candidate. Also, be prepared for a negotiation stage, as candidates may way want to tweak the details of your initial offer. Once you've settled on these details, you can draft a contract to formalize your agreement.

    It's equally important to follow up with applicants who don't get the job with an email letting them know that the position has been filled.

    To prepare for the new nurse midwife first day, you should share an onboarding schedule with them that covers their first period on the job. You should also quickly complete any necessary paperwork, such as employee action forms and onboarding documents like I-9, benefits enrollment, and federal and state tax forms. Finally, Human Resources must ensure a new employee file is created for internal record keeping.

  8. Go through the hiring process checklist

    • Determine employee type (full-time, part-time, contractor, etc.)
    • Submit a job requisition form to the HR department
    • Define job responsibilities and requirements
    • Establish budget and timeline
    • Determine hiring decision makers for the role
    • Write job description
    • Post job on job boards, company website, etc.
    • Promote the job internally
    • Process applications through applicant tracking system
    • Review resumes and cover letters
    • Shortlist candidates for screening
    • Hold phone/virtual interview screening with first round of candidates
    • Conduct in-person interviews with top candidates from first round
    • Score candidates based on weighted criteria (e.g., experience, education, background, cultural fit, skill set, etc.)
    • Conduct background checks on top candidates
    • Check references of top candidates
    • Consult with HR and hiring decision makers on job offer specifics
    • Extend offer to top candidate(s)
    • Receive formal job offer acceptance and signed employment contract
    • Inform other candidates that the position has been filled
    • Set and communicate onboarding schedule to new hire(s)
    • Complete new hire paperwork (i9, benefits enrollment, tax forms, etc.)
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How much does it cost to hire a nurse midwife?

Hiring a nurse midwife comes with both the one-time cost per hire and ongoing costs. The cost of recruiting nurse midwives involves promoting the job and spending time conducting interviews. Ongoing costs include employee salary, training, benefits, insurance, and equipment. It is essential to consider the cost of nurse midwife recruiting as well the ongoing costs of maintaining the new employee.

Nurse midwives earn a median yearly salary is $74,490 a year in the US. However, if you're looking to find nurse midwives for hire on a contract or per-project basis, hourly rates typically range between $23 and $53.

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