Certified Nurse Midwife

Certified Nurse Midwife

Franciscan Physician Network is seeking a Certified Nurse Midwife to join our group located in Crown Point, IN. Provider will work with a collaborative team of nurse midwives and physicians.

Ideal candidate will have current midwife background, strong focus on clinical excellence, and patient satisfaction. Candidate will display exceptional interpersonal skills and desire to develop strong ties with the community and existing medical staff. Provider will need to work collaboratively with physician to coordinate and deliver the highest quality of patient care.

For all health care services at Franciscan Physician Network, we follow the Ethical and Religious Directives, while caring for our patient population.

Flexible full-time schedule

• Time will be split between clinic and hospital
• Daily rounding on post-delivery patients
• Common Diagnoses and Procedures
• Antepartum and Postpartum care
• Pap smears
• Breast exams
• Annual Wellness Exams
• Deliveries
• Collegial team
• Strong referral base
• Support from onsite specialists

Franciscan Health is a non-profit health care system with primary and specialty care physician groups located throughout Indiana. Franciscan is known for our mission of caring. Our values of Respect for Life; Fidelity to Our Mission; Compassionate Concern; Joyful Service; and Christian Stewardship extend to our employees and patients.

With 12 hospitals, Franciscan Health is one of the largest Catholic health care organizations in the Midwest. Franciscan Health includes over 1,000 employed physicians and advanced practice providers. Franciscan providers enjoy a team approach to care. Of our 260+ locations, many are nationally recognized Centers of Health Care Excellence.

At Franciscan Physician Network we strive to create a flexible and realistic work-life balance for our providers. Full- and part-time opportunities are offered with benefits, which could include:

• Competitive compensation
• Paid malpractice
• 27 days of Permitted Time Off plus five additional paid days for CME with annual stipend
• Full benefits package, including health, life, dental, vision and legal insurance
• Retirement options, including 403(b), 457(b), 401(a)
• Short- and Long-Term Own Occupation Disability
• Customized marketing support

Crown Point in Lake County, Indiana is a desirable community in which to live and work. Northwest Indiana has a reasonable cost of living, is family-friendly with award-winning schools. Crown Point has a hometown atmosphere, with its historic downtown square, numerous unique shops, parks, golf courses, and other scenic locales. Crown Point is in close proximity to Chicago, Lake Michigan beaches, area waterparks, and much more.

Qualifications:

• Required Master's Degree
• 5 years Staff RN in Labor and Delivery - Required
• 2 years Clinical physician office - Preferred
• Nurse Midwife (NMW) Required
• Registered Nurse (RN) Required
• Basic Life Support Program (BLS) - American Heart Association

Travel is required: Never or Rarely

Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of Franciscan Alliance to provide equal employment to its employees and qualified applicants for employment as otherwise required by an applicable local, state or Federal law. Franciscan Alliance reserves a Right of Conscience objection in the event local, state or Federal ordinances that violate its values and the free exercise of its religious rights.