Certified Nurse Midwife, Inpatient, Newark, DE

Job Details

Christiana Care Health System is currently seeking a Certified Nurse Midwife to work full-time inpatient in a Day/Evening/Night position on the Newark Campus. The Certified Nurse Midwife will provide care to low risk women seeking obstetrical care primarily on labor and delivery as well as a supporting role in OBGYN Triage. You will be responsible for the management of the low‑risk woman and fetus with consultation/collaborative care as appropriate.

This position works closely with our OB/GYN physicians and ancillary staff in the hospital and OBGYN Triage. Christiana Care provides a range of medical services for women at all stages of life, focusing on both physical and emotional well‑being of our patients.

The Certified Nurse Midwife will provide care to adolescent and adult women seeking OB/GYN services within the scope of their education, training and credentialing, evaluate, diagnose and treat obstetrical and GYN patients. The provider will perform deliveries, assist physicians/training physicians with deliveries and manage the care of women during labor and delivery within established protocols, guidelines, and procedures.

• Graduate of an approved school of nursing and maintenance of state licensure as a Registered Nurse.
• At least two years of experience working as a Certified Nurse Midwife.
• Completion of a Certified Nurse Midwife degree (CNM).
• National certification by either the American Nurse Credentialing Center (ANCC) or the American College of Certified Nurse Midwives.
• State licensure as a CNM.

• Women’s Health brings together a full range of integrated, high‑quality health services in one place to help women get the care they need at every stage of their life.
• President/CEO Dr. Janice Nevin has been recognized among influential clinical executives.
• Strong emphasis on diversity & inclusion.

• Competitive Base Salary plus Annual Quality Incentive Bonus.
• Generous CME Paid Time and Allowance.
• Six weeks of Paid Time Off.
• 12 weeks Paid Protected Parental Leave.
• Opportunities for Career Growth.
• 403(b) and Defined Contribution Plan Retirement Options with Employer Match.

• Completion of a CNM program and board certification as a CNM.
• License or license‑eligible as a CNM in the State of Delaware and Maryland.
• Minimum of two years’ experience, required.
• Prescriptive Authority, DEA registration, BLS Required.

Headquartered in Wilmington, Delaware, Christiana Care includes an extensive network of primary care and outpatient services, home health care, urgent care centers, three hospitals, a freestanding emergency department, a Level I trauma center, a Level III neonatal intensive care unit, a comprehensive stroke center, and regional centers of excellence in heart and vascular care, cancer care and women’s health.

Annual Compensation Range: $ - $.

Christiana Care Health System is an equal opportunity employer, firmly committed to prohibiting discrimination, whose staff is reflective of its community, and considers qualified applicants for open positions without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity or expression, age, veteran status, disability, pregnancy, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.

Aug 28, 2026

Christiana Care offers a competitive suite of employee benefits to maximize the wellness of you and your family, including health insurance, paid time off, retirement, an employee assistance program. To learn more about our benefits for eligible positions visit (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..