Certified Nurse Midwife (CNM) + New Graduate CNM Fellowship
Beginnings Birth Center | Colorado Springs, CO
*REO Consulting is the recruitment partner of the hiring organization.
If you're passionate about relationship-based, physiologic birth and want to practice full-scope midwifery in a supportive birth center where your clinical judgment is valued, Beginnings Birth Center offers a rare opportunity to build a meaningful, long-term career.
Position Type: Full-time | Long-term Career Opportunity
Compensation & Benefits Package
Starting Compensation:
· Experienced CNMs: starting at $104,000+ depending on experience
· New Graduate Fellowship (one year): $94,000
Plus:
· $5,000 Relocation Reimbursement for eligible candidates
· CEU Allowance to support your ongoing professional development
· Annual Bonus Opportunity after 3 years of employment
· Health, Dental, Vision & Disability Insurance
· 401(k)
· Paid Time Off
About Beginnings Birth Center
Beginnings Birth Center is a freestanding birth center in beautiful Colorado Springs, Colorado, where we are passionate about preserving the heart of midwifery through high-touch, low-intervention, evidence-based care. Our midwives build lasting relationships with families while practicing with autonomy, clinical excellence, and deep respect for the physiologic birth process.
We are seeking a full-time Certified Nurse-Midwife (CNM) to join our experienced and collaborative team. Whether you are an experienced community birth midwife or a new graduate eager to learn, you'll find a practice that values mentorship, professional growth, and long-term career development.
Community birth experience is preferred but not required for candidates with strong clinical skills and a passion for growing into birth center practice.
Scope of Practice
Midwives at Beginnings provide full-scope care, including:
· Antepartum, intrapartum, and postpartum care
· Newborn care
· Family planning and routine well-woman care
The Practice Environment
At Beginnings, midwives are trusted to practice to the full extent of their education, training, and licensure. We prioritize thoughtful clinical decision-making, informed consent, and individualized care over rigid protocols or productivity-driven medicine.
Our philosophy centers on relationship-based, high-touch care, allowing midwives the time, autonomy, and support to truly know the families they serve while practicing to the full extent of their education and clinical expertise.
You will have:
· Time to know clients and provide continuity of care throughout pregnancy, birth, and postpartum.
· The ability to educate thoroughly and partner with families in real decision-making.
· A practice culture that respects midwifery expertise and professional responsibility.
· Collaborative relationships with consulting physicians when appropriate — not supervision.
Our goal is to deliver excellent care to families while building a sustainable, long-term professional home for midwives.
Why Midwives Chose Beginnings
· Practice authentic, full-scope midwifery in a freestanding birth center.
· Provide high-touch, low-intervention care that reflects the true midwifery model.
· Build meaningful, lasting relationships with families through continuity of care.
· Practice with autonomy while collaborating with experienced colleagues when needed.
· Join a close-knit, mission-driven team committed to mentorship, lifelong learning, and professional excellence.
· Build a long-term career in a practice where your voice, judgment, and passion for midwifery truly matter.
New Graduate CNMs are encouraged to apply.
New Graduate Fellowship & Long-Term Career Path
Our one-year CNM Fellowship is a full-time, structured mentorship program designed to help new graduate midwives confidently transition into independent, full-scope birth center practice. Fellows receive extensive guidance, hands-on experience, and ongoing support from experienced CNMs while developing the skills needed for long-term success at Beginnings Birth Center.
Our goal is to invest in exceptional new graduate midwives who are excited to build a lasting career as part of our team.
The fellowship includes approximately:
· 8–10 clinic days per 4-week period
· 8–12 twenty-four-hour call shifts per 4-week period
· Participation in team and practitioner meetings
· Required emergency training days and drill days
· Weekend call every 2–3 weekends
· Holiday coverage in rotation with staff CNMs
Transition to Staff Midwife Role
· The fellowship is designed to transition into a full-time Staff Certified Nurse-Midwife role after 12 months, contingent on the fellow remaining in good standing.
· Orientation during the fellowship lasts no longer than four months.
· Following orientation:
o Independent call is expected
o Independent clinic functioning is expected.
o Ongoing consultation and support are provided as appropriate.
If transitioned into the Staff CNM role, no additional orientation period is provided. All fellowship hours count toward Colorado RXN prescriptive authority requirements, as applicable.
Our Commitment To You & Yours To Us
Beginnings is deeply committed to mentoring new graduate midwives through the transition into independent practice. Because we make a significant investment in training, education, and support, we are looking for candidates who are excited about growing with our practice and building a long-term career following successful completion of the fellowship.
CNM Education & Qualifications
· Master’s degree (required)
· Master’s or Doctorate degree in Nursing
· Certified Nurse-Midwife certification through the American Midwifery Certification Board (AMCB)
· Active RN and APRN licenses in the State of Colorado (or pending)
· Meets continuing competency requirements of Colorado and AMCB
· Current NRP and BLS certifications
· Commitment to trauma-informed care
· Ability to be added to the practice’s malpractice insurance policy
Preferred Experience, Skills & Qualities
· Previous experience in a community birth setting
· Strong focus on safety and client/family experience
· Ability to remain professional and compassionate in high-stress situations
· Desire to positively impact a small organization
· Knowledge of complementary therapies and holistic health
CNM Responsibilities
· Participate in direct patient care and on-call rotation.
· Manage care across maternity, newborn, and well-woman services in accordance with ACNM, AABC, and Beginnings Birth Center standards.
· Perform clinical skills as outlined in the CNM Skills Checklist.
· Practice evidence-based care consistent with national standards.
· Maintain a working cell phone with hotspot capability during on-call and patient admissions.
· Supervise orientation and functioning of birth assistants.
· Assume delegated operational responsibilities, including acting in the Director’s absence.
· Participate in administrative duties such as staff meetings and chart reviews.
· Engage in continuous quality improvement, emergency drills, and in-service programs.
· Maintain certifications and required CEUs.
· Serve as an advocate for nurse-midwifery and community birth.
· Participate annually in:
o At least one professional organization
o One community outreach activity
o One liaison role with a local organization
o One peer review forum
Commute / Relocation Requirement
· Ability to reliably commute or relocate to Colorado Springs, CO 80920
· Must live within 20 minutes of the birth center (required)
How To Apply
Please submit your CV and cover letter to our recruitment partner, Ellie Karre.
Email: [email protected]
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $94,000.00 - $104,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Relocation assistance
- Vision insurance
Application Question(s):
- Are you certified as a nurse midwife by the American Midwifery Certification Board (AMCB)? (yes or no)
- Do you have active RN and APRN licenses in the State of Colorado or a state within the Nurse Licensure Compact? (yes or no)
Education:
Experience:
- previous community birth setting : 1 year (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- NRP and BLS certifications (Preferred)
Ability to Commute:
- Colorado Springs, CO 80920 (Required)
Work Location: In person
