Certified Nurse Midwife (CNM) - Chicago, IL

Nurse PractitionerFull-Time Physician-Supervised State

Listed compensation

$100k-$115k

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Job Description

Certified Nurse-Midwife (CNM) – St. Mary of Nazareth Hospital | Chicago, ILOverview: Prime Healthcare is actively seeking a dedicated full-time Certified Nurse Midwife (CNM) to join our growing women’s health team at St. Mary of Nazareth Hospital in Chicago, IL.

Our supportive, multidisciplinary team—including board-certified OB/GYNs, neonatologists, and lactation consultants—fosters a culture of respect, innovation, and work-life balance.

You'll have the autonomy to deliver compassionate, patient-centered care in our renowned Family Birthplace - a cornerstone of our women's health program that has honored exceptional staff for outstanding dedication to mothers and newborns.

Responsibilities

  • Provide full-scope midwifery care to low-risk obstetric and gynecologic patients
  • Manage prenatal, intrapartum, postpartum, and newborn care
  • Participate in hospital deliveries and rounds
  • Educate and counsel patients on family planning, wellness, and preventative care
  • Collaborate with physicians and other healthcare providers to ensure comprehensive care

Why Join Prime Healthcare?

  • Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package
  • Supportive team environment
  • Opportunities for professional growth and continuing education
  • Mission-driven organization focused on quality and compassionate careApply Now: St. Mary of Nazareth is proud to be part of Prime Healthcare, a leading national provider with a mission to deliver high-quality, cost-effective care to underserved communities. Recently acquired by Prime, we're enhancing our services with innovative resources, expanded access to specialized care, and a commitment to clinical excellence across our network of 45+ hospitals. Join us as we build on this legacy to elevate women's health in Chicago.

Qualifications

  • Current Certified Nurse-Midwife (CNM) license in the State of Illinois
  • Master’s degree from an ACME-accredited nurse-midwifery program
  • Minimum 1 year of midwifery experience preferred, but strong new graduates encouraged to apply
  • BLS and NRP certification required

Pay Transparency

Prime Healthcare Illinois Medical Group offers competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package that provides employees the flexibility to tailor benefits according to their individual needs. Our Total Rewards package includes, but is not limited to, paid time off, a 401K retirement plan, medical, dental, and vision coverage, tuition reimbursement, and many more voluntary benefit options. A reasonable compensation estimate for this role, which includes estimated wages, benefits, and other forms of compensation, is $100,000-$115,000 on an annualized basis. The exact starting compensation to be offered will be determined at the time of selecting an applicant for hire, in which a wide range of factors will be considered, including but not limited to, skillset, years of applicable experience, education, credentials and licensure.

Employment Status: Full Time

Shift: Days

Equal Employment Opportunity

Company is an equal employment opportunity employer. Company prohibits discrimination against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (subject to applicable law), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. Know Your Rights: eeoc.gov

Qualifications

Education
Master's degree (postgraduate degree)

Certifications

BLS (preferred)NRP (preferred)Board Certification

Key Skills

Obstetric CareGynecologic CarePrenatal CareIntrapartum CarePostpartum CarePatient EducationPreventive CarePatient CounselingInterdisciplinary Collaboration

Nurse Midwifery — Nurse Practitioner Career Context

Prime Healthcare Illinois Medical Group ranks #18 of 23 employers hiring Nurse Practitioner on WeekdayDoc by average advertised pay.

Of the 50 active Nurse Midwifery listings this role was benchmarked against, 24% are remote, 58% have no call, 58% require no weekends.

Nurse Midwifery pay on WeekdayDoc is down 4.4% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

The cost-of-living index for Illinois is 100.0 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$108k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $108k in an average-cost state. 62.6% of Illinois clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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401k / retirement match
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CME allowance
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Sign-on bonus
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Loan repayment
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Relocation assistance
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Work-life snapshot

median 3.0this job 1.5
Better work-life than 10% of Nurse Midwife listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 351 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in Chicago

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$356k≈ 3.6× annual pay
Typical market rent
$2,342/mo≈ 28% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
33 min
State income tax
Up to 5%
Sources & methodology

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

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

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About Prime Healthcare Illinois Medical Group

Hospitals and Health Care
Ontario, California
5,001-10,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Paid Time Off
401K Retirement Plan
Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Tuition Reimbursement