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Rochester Regional Health
Potsdam, New York

Certified Nurse Midwife - St. Lawrence Region

Nurse PractitionerIncludes callFull-Time Physician-Supervised State

Listed compensation

$100k-$200k

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Posted 1mo ago

Job Description

Certified Nurse Midwife Opportunity

Join Rochester Regional Health – St. Lawrence Region

Practice Medicine Where Your Work Truly Matters – Care for Generations of Women and Families in a Truly Connected Community

At Rochester Regional Health, we believe exceptional care starts with exceptional people. Our providers are empowered to build meaningful patient relationships, collaborate with supportive colleagues, and thrive both professionally and personally in one of the most scenic and welcoming regions of New York State.

The St. Lawrence Region offers the perfect balance of purpose-driven medicine and quality of life — where you can make a lasting impact in a close-knit community while enjoying the natural beauty, affordability, and lifestyle flexibility that are increasingly hard to find elsewhere.

Why Join Rochester Regional Health – St. Lawrence Region?

  • Practice With Purpose
  • Serve a diverse patient population with strong community ties
  • Enjoy a collaborative environment with experienced clinical teams
  • Opportunity for autonomy while remaining connected to a large, integrated health system
  • Access to advanced technology, specialty support, and system-wide resources

Exceptional Quality of Life

  • Located in Northern New York along the St. Lawrence River, our communities offer:
  • Easy access to the Adirondack Mountains
  • Proximity to Canada, including quick trips to Ottawa and Montreal
  • Four-season outdoor recreation including boating, hiking, skiing, fishing, and camping
  • Affordable housing and short commute times
  • Family-friendly communities with excellent schools and welcoming neighborhoods
  • A slower pace of life without sacrificing access to modern amenities

Position Highlights

Specialty: Midwifery

Open to Experienced Providers or New Graduates

  • Position Location: Canton-Potsdam Hospital – Potsdam OB/GYN Practice (Potsdam, NY) and/or Massena Women’s Health Clinic (Massena, NY)
  • Schedule: 40 hours per week based on current staffing and practice hours
  • Call Requirement: Typical call includes two 12-hour days of call coverage per week at Canton-Potsdam Hospital; may also be one 24-hour day of call depending on departmental needs
  • Practice Setting: Outpatient patient care with inpatient responsibilities and hospital rounding
  • EMR: Epic
  • Team Structure: Collaboration with St. Lawrence Region Physicians, Certified Nurse Midwives, APPs, and clinical support staff as well as other RRH System Physicians and providers
  • Opportunities for mentorship available

Compensation & Benefits

We offer a highly competitive compensation and benefits package designed to support your career and well-being:

  • Base salary range of $100,000-150,000*
  • Productivity incentive opportunity
  • Sign-on bonus and relocation assistance
  • Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
  • Retirement savings plan with employer contribution
  • Malpractice insurance with tail coverage
  • Visa sponsorship opportunities available
  • Pay Summary

The listed base pay range is a good faith representation of current potential base pay for a successful full-time applicant. It may be modified in the future and may be eligible for additional pay components. Pay is determined by factors including experience, relevant qualifications, specialty, internal equity, location, and contracts. In addition to the base pay range, certain provider positions may be eligible for variable compensation in accordance with health system pay practices. This may include productivity and/or value-based clinical incentives, bonus compensation, or other forms of variable pay.

About Rochester Regional Health

Rochester Regional Health is an integrated health services organization serving communities across Western and Northern New York. With a commitment to compassionate care, clinical excellence, and innovation, we are dedicated to uplifting humanity through the care of our patients and one another.

  • The St. Lawrence Region includes:
  • Canton-Potsdam Hospital
  • Massena Hospital
  • Gouverneur Hospital
  • Multiple outpatient practices and specialty services throughout the region
  • Discover a Career — and a Lifestyle — You’ll Love

If you are seeking a rewarding opportunity where your expertise is valued, your voice matters, and your life outside of work is just as important as your life inside it, we invite you to explore a future with Rochester Regional Health – St. Lawrence Region.

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Education

LICENSES / CERTIFICATIONS:

CNM - Certified Nurse-Midwife - American Midwifery Certification Board (AMCB), LMW - Licensed Midwife NYS - NYS Office of Professions

Physical Requirements

Moderate - Clinical - Moderate clinical roles are patient facing roles that require continual movement, including standing, walking, and lifting 20–50 lbs., along with pushing and pulling medical equipment and assisting with patient positioning.

Employees perform frequent bending, twisting, and reaching while completing fine motor tasks in busy or confined clinical environments. High sensory acuity is essential for monitoring patient status and responding to alarms or safety concerns.

Emotional and cognitive demands are substantial, involving decision-making under pressure, responding to emergencies, and maintaining sustained focus. Environmental exposures include infectious agents, bodily fluids, chemicals, and radiation. TB testing, mask-fit testing, and physical exams are common requirements.

For disease specific care programs refer to the program specific requirements of the department for further specifications on experience and educational expectations, including continuing education requirements.

Any physical requirements reported by a prospective employee and/or employee’s physician or delegate will be considered for accommodations.

Pay Range

$100,000.00 - $200,000.00

City

Potsdam

Postal CODE

13676

The listed base pay range is a good faith representation of current potential base pay for a successful full time applicant. It may be modified in the future and eligible for additional pay components. Pay is determined by factors including experience, relevant qualifications, specialty, internal equity, location, and contracts.

Rochester Regional Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, predisposing genetic characteristics, marital or familial status, military or veteran status, citizenship or immigration status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

Key Responsibilities

The Certified Nurse Midwife will provide outpatient and inpatient care, including hospital rounding and call coverage at Canton-Potsdam Hospital. They will collaborate with a multidisciplinary team of physicians and clinical staff to deliver high-quality care to women and families.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a valid Certified Nurse-Midwife (CNM) certification from the AMCB and a New York State Licensed Midwife (LMW) license. The role requires the ability to perform physical clinical tasks such as standing, walking, and lifting medical equipment.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Key Skills

Clinical roundingEpic EMRObstetricsGynecologyPatient assessmentEmergency responseClinical documentationPatient educationHealth monitoring

Nurse Midwifery — Nurse Practitioner Career Context

Rochester Regional Health ranks #11 of 12 employers hiring Nurse Practitioner on WeekdayDoc by average advertised pay.

Of the 50 active Nurse Midwifery listings this role was benchmarked against, 28% are remote, 66% have no call, 82% require no weekends.

Nurse Midwifery by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed pay$100k–$200kNurse Midwifery median $144k (middle half $138k–$165k)40 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$139k in purchasing powerNew York index 107.9 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Nurse Midwifery listings in New York34 active359 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 28% remote · 66% no call · 82% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedNew York Nurse Practitioner listings: 11% state a sign-on bonus (median $10k) · 9% offer loan repayment1,000 active listings, Nov 2026
Nurse Midwifery hiring demand#3 of 19 specialtiespostings stay open a median 47 days · 15% state a sign-on bonusWeekdayDoc Hiring Index, October 2026 · 131 postings, 106 closed
New Nurse Midwifery listings106 in the last 30 days96 the 30 days before (+10%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Nurse Midwifery pay trend+3.9% vs prior quarter—through Oct 2026
Rochester Regional Health#11 of 12 for payTop Employers work-life index
Implied production pay~$250k$50/wRVU × 5,000 wRVUsCMS CPT frequencies; WeekdayDoc listing median $/wRVU
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, Top Employers work-life index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024), CMS Physician Fee Schedule, WeekdayDoc Hiring Index; as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Top Nurse Practitioner Jobs

50 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

50 jobs · 39 employers
24
<$175k
17
$175k-215k
3
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2
$255k-295k
4
$295k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

40 jobs · 39 employers
401k / retirement match
95% this job
CME allowance
43%
Sign-on bonus
33% this job
Loan repayment
23%
Relocation assistance
3% this job

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Work-life snapshot

median 3.0this job 2.4
Better work-life than 30% of Nurse Midwife listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 352 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • Includes call
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About Rochester Regional Health

Hospitals and Health Care
Rochester, New York
10,000+ employees

Benefits & Perks

Sign-On Bonus
Relocation Assistance
Productivity Incentive Opportunity
Comprehensive Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
Retirement Savings Plan with Employer Contribution
Malpractice Insurance with Tail Coverage
Visa Sponsorship Opportunities
Mentorship Available

Living in Potsdam

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$200k≈ 2.0× annual pay
Typical market rent
$1,187/mo≈ 14% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
16 min
State income tax
Up to 10.9%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Sep 2026), Zillow market rents (Sep 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.