APRN - Certified Nurse Midwife

Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) Certified Nurse Midwife

The University of Illinois Hospital & Health Sciences System (UI Health) provides comprehensive care, education, and research to the people of Illinois and beyond. A part of the University of Illinois Chicago (UIC), UI Health comprises a clinical enterprise that includes a Joint Commission-accredited tertiary care hospital and outpatient clinics, and the Mile Square Health Center network of federally qualified health centers. It also includes the seven UIC health science colleges: the College of Applied Health Sciences; the College of Dentistry; the School of Public Health; the Jane Addams College of Social Work; and the Colleges of Medicine, Pharmacy, and Nursing, including regional campuses in Peoria, Quad Cities, Rockford, Springfield, and Urbana. UI Health is dedicated to the pursuit of health equity.

This position is intended to be eligible for benefits. This includes Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, a Retirement Plan, Paid time Off, and Tuition waivers for employees and dependents.

The Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) Certified Nurse Midwife provides comprehensive health care for women from puberty through menopause in medical areas including prenatal, labor and delivery care, health care assessment, diagnosis and management for preventive health, normal gynecologic care, and minor medical problems as determined by scope of practice guidelines. Implement, interpret and manage laboratory, radiology or other diagnostic screenings and prescribe therapeutic agents, medications and devices. Educate patients on health status improvement and prevention techniques.

Direct and manage members of the health care team in campus and off-campus clinical sites. Supervise and teach graduate students and resident physicians in clinical settings, lectures and skills assessment labs. Initiate or participate in research.

This is a full-time (100% FTE) position with responsibilities distributed as follows: 80% will be spent within the UI Health Hospital Ob/Gyn department 20% will be spent within the Mile Square Health Center - Main Location.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Perform initial infant evaluation and initiate emergency measures when indicated. Interpret diagnostic tests and prescribe medications including controlled substances. Administer local anesthesia, perform routine deliveries and episiotomies.
• Work collaboratively with other staff members of the OB care team.
• Provide 24-hour 7 days per week in-house coverage for the midwifery practice including back up call.
• Assist with scheduling of patients for upcoming procedures including coordinating with other services and completion of necessary documentation, scheduling forms, insurance forms and clearance.
• Perform other related duties and projects as the clinical practice evolves.

Professional:

• Integrate evidence-based knowledge and clinical expertise in decision-making. Participate in Departmental/hospital QI peer review and peer review processes.
• Identify and participate in quality improvement initiatives within the practice setting and initiating change as appropriate.
• Obtain formal and/or independent learning activities to maintain and develop clinical and professional skills and knowledge.
• Participate in obstetrical, gynecological and midwifery research activities.

Teaching / Outreach:

• Participate in the educational experiences of nursing students, medical students, residents and other healthcare staff, disciplines through supervising, teaching and mentoring
• Participate in lectures and skills laboratories, case conferences, and assist with curriculum development and instruction.
• Responsible for assessment and performance evaluations of Advanced Practice nursing students, medical students and residents
• Participate in community activities to help educate patients, their families and community members
• Required to have and maintain a faculty appointment in order to receive clinical privileges to practice at the University of Illinois health System
• Plan, assign and review work of staff to ensure that group objectives are met. Hire, train, develop and manage staff to ensure that a qualified staff exists to meet group objectives.
• Act as liaison between school leadership, Chicago Public Schools and health care providers.
• Oversee local clinics including manages staff, vacations and other day-to-day operations.
• Perform other related duties and participate in special projects as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Masters of Science, Masters of Science in Nursing or Doctorate in Nursing Practice degree required. Advanced
• Practice Nursing, Registered Professional Nurse and Certified Nurse Midwife licenses required.
• Currently licensed or eligible for Controlled Substance and Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) licenses required
• Sound knowledge of physiology, pathology and principles of safe patient management.
• Strong interpersonal, communication and problem-solving skills.
• Current Valid American Heart Association BLS/CPR certification.

The University of Illinois System is an equal opportunity employer, including but not limited to disability and/or veteran status, and complies with all applicable state and federal employment mandates.