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New Birth Midwifery

Birth Assistant

Chaska, MN · On-site

$20 - $25/hr

Follow all birth center policies, safety guidelines, and infection-control standards * Respond calmly and effectively during urgent or emergent situations, following established protocols On-Call ...

New Birth Midwifery

Birth Assistant

Chaska, MN · On-site

$5 - $20/hr

Follow all birth center policies, safety guidelines, and infection-control standards * Respond calmly and effectively during urgent or emergent situations, following established protocols On-Call ...

CentraCare

Registered Nurse | Birth Center

Saint Cloud, MN · On-site

$42.86 - $71.51/hr

The Birth Center is a 44-bed unit at the St. Cloud Hospital and is the largest birthing center in Central Minnesota! We perform approximately 2,900 deliveries a year and are equipped to deliver ...

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To thrive as a Birth Center Nurse, you need a solid background in maternal-child health, labor and delivery, and neonatal care, typically gained through a nursing degree and experience in obstetrics. Certification in Basic Life Support (BLS), Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP), and proficiency with electronic medical records (EMR) systems are often required. Exceptional interpersonal skills, calmness under pressure, and cultural sensitivity enable effective support for birthing families and collaboration with multidisciplinary teams. These competencies are critical for ensuring safe, positive birth experiences and the highest standard of care for mothers and newborns.

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At a birth center, you'll work in a warm, family-focused setting that emphasizes natural childbirth while maintaining high safety standards. The care team typically includes midwives, nurses, and support staff who collaborate closely to provide holistic, patient-centered care before, during, and after delivery. Daily tasks may involve assisting with births, providing prenatal education, monitoring mothers and infants, and supporting postpartum recovery. The environment is often more homelike than a hospital, allowing for strong connections with families and personalized care. This setting supports continuous learning and growth in maternal-newborn health while fostering teamwork and compassionate service.

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Birth Assistant (Full-Time) - Birth Center

Lilac Health

Mount Pleasant, SC • On-site

Full-time

Medical, PTO

Re-posted 10 days ago

Job description

Located within minutes of historic Charleston, South Carolina, and its many beaches, Charleston Birth Place is the only CABC-accredited CNM freestanding birth center in South Carolina.  
We serve a diverse population with roots serving the military and the uninsured. Established in 2008, we are a CNM practice that has assisted over 3,500 families who seek a low-intervention out-of-hospital birth. We attend births at our beautiful new 9,000 sq. ft birth center and the new state-of-the-art Pearl Tourville Women's Pavilion at the Medical University of South Carolina.  
Our maternity services include extended prenatal care appointments, labor support, water birth, and frequent postpartum follow-up. Through our Nest program, we offer in-house chiropractic care, pelvic floor PT, mental health counseling, IBCLC consulting, and a variety of classes and support groups. Our wellness services include annual exams, contraception, IUD placement, gynecological problem visits, and preconception planning.  
If you are interested in joining a practice that values midwife autonomy, shared decision-making, and physiologic birth please join us in sunny Charleston, SC. 
We are looking for a Full-Time Birth Assistant for Charleston Birth Center.  
Minimum Qualifications:  
  • Currently licensed as an RN or CPM in the state of South Carolina. 
  • Minimum of one year of experience in maternal/child health, labor and delivery, and neonatal care. Previous experience in a birth center setting desirable.  
  • Current neonatal and adult CPR certification. 
Job Expectations:  
  • Dedicated to serving Charleston Birth Place patients with a helpful, friendly and respectful attitude and with a "patient first" commitment. The Birth Assistant promotes the vision and mission of Charleston Birth Place, especially by providing an atmosphere that honors the momentous event of childbirth, the right of the birthing person to make health care decisions for themselves and their baby, and the primacy of their family’s love and support.  
  • The Birth Assistant must be able to assist the midwife when unplanned events occur and urgent response is required. Must assist in communicating with hospital or other providers for escalation of care, assuring smooth transition of care from birth center to tertiary care (SBAR).    
  • Willing to work on tasks outside of this job description or department in order to accomplish goals of the practice.  
  • Respects fellow employees by treating them with courtesy.  
Job Requirements  
  • Knowledgeable about maternal/child health, pregnancy, labor and delivery, postpartum care and newborn care.  
  • Ability to communicate well both orally and verbally with staff and patients.  
  • Able to work well in stressful situations with all types of patients.  
  • Able to anticipate needs of CNM, patient and family.  
  • Provides direct patient care according to approved policy and procedures.   
  • Provides educational, emotional, and physical support to patients and families.  
  • Maintains an effective communication link with patients, families, and staff.  
  • Works collaboratively with outside agencies to provide care to patients. Is familiar with referral agencies and their services.  
  • Shares ideas with supervisor to improve the efficiency and care provided in the birth center.  
  • Shares in the duties to maintain cleanliness and orderliness of the birth center.   
  • Administers medication and treatment as requested by CNMs.  
  • Performs needed laboratory duties.  
  • Must be within 30 min of birth center when on- call.  
  • Attends and participates in meetings as needed or requested by supervisor.  
  • Attend a minimum of 3 of the quarterly emergency drills annually and 2 fire/disaster drills annually.   
  • Participates in continuous quality improvement activities.    
  • Assist with clinic duties during office hours as patient needs allow. This may include assisting with office flow, answering phones and scheduling clients.    
  • Performs other tasks as directed by the supervisor.  
Benefits
  • Professional Development: Continuing education reimbursement, licensing, and dues.
  • Work-Life Balance: Enjoy 4 weeks of paid vacation.
  • Comprehensive Health Insurance: Health insurance benefits for full-time employees with an option to add family coverage.
We look forward to reviewing your application!!!  Please reach out to paige@lilac.health if you have any questions. 

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