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Job Description:

• Performs physical exams, collects and documents data, manages labor and spontaneous delivery, conducts diagnostic and therapeutic procedures, orders and schedules laboratory studies and professional consultations, and prescribes appropriate interventions and medications.

• Collaborate with and act as a liaison among the nurse, patient, family, physician, and community resources for coordination of patient care.

• Selects appropriate communications approach to achieve desired outcomes of patient care.

• Actively pursues required knowledge and skills for professional development.

• Identifies and participates in quality assurance issues on the unit.

• May participate in health education in the community.

• May participate in basic science and clinical research projects conducted by supervising physician.

• May prepare statistical reports and analyses setting forth progress, adverse trends and appropriate recommendations or conclusions.

• Acts as a resource for clinical skills to staff on or off the unit.

• Participates in teaching students and residents in techniques and procedures which are unique to specific clinical setting.

• Acts as a leader for our midwifery program by supervising clinical schedules, finding appropriate coverage, and assisting with learning opportunities, and increasing efficiency with clinical documentation.

• Collaborate with labor & delivery team to create an integrated atmosphere for our patients across UChicago.

• Provides expertise to patient/family-centered care by communicating with the family regarding the changing health care needs of their family member. Update patient and families and hold family care conferences as appropriate.

• Recommends process improvements to promote and practice economical and effective health care.

• Consults attending physician when patientâ™s care exceeds the Scope of Practice or if complex patient management is beyond the knowledge base and/or comfort level of the Nurse Practitioner. Provides expertise to patients about drug regimens and possible side effects or interactions with other substances such as food supplements, over-the-counter (OTC) medications, or herbal remedies.

• Performs other related work as needed.

Preferred Qualifications

Education:

• Graduate of a midwifery educational program approved by the American College of Nurse Midwives.

Experience:

• 5+ years of full-scope CNM experience.

• Experience with advanced knowledge of prenatal case, outpatient clinics, labor and delivery, postpartum care and obstetrical ultrasound.

• Experience as an RN/APN or CNM in higher acuity Labor & Delivery settings.

• Experience leading a team of Advanced Practice Providers.

Licenses and Certifications:

• Current and/or eligible for State of Illinois licensure/registration. Eligibility to be privileged and credentialed through the Medical Staff Office (MSO). - State of Illinois.

Preferred Competencies

• Organization.

• Problem-solving.

• Collaboration.

• Attention to detail.

• Project management skills.

• Patient Care.

• Leadership.

Working Conditions

• Clinical/Hospital Setting.

Application Documents

• Resume (required)

• Cover Letter (preferred)

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