The University of Chicago Hiring for Certified Nurse Midwife – JR23577-3800 at Chicago, Illinois Full Time

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BSD OBG – Midwifery Services

About the Department

The Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology has 136 clinical providers,
providing care at the main hospital in Hyde Park and seven off site
locations. We have more than 68,000 outpatient visits, 28,000 ultrasound
visits, 2,800 deliveries, and 3,300 surgeries per year. Teaching,
research, and the highest quality clinical care are top priorities for
the Department. The residency and fellowship programs are highly ranked
and have a history of training leaders in healthcare. The Department
also has a significant research enterprise, engaging in population
health studies, as well as research conducted in wet laboratories on
tumor biology, fibroid research, and hypertensive diseases in pregnancy.
Additionally, the Section of Family Planning has established a unique
research center, CI3, which focuses on reproductive policy and
innovations in sexual and reproductive health. The department was ranked
#16 on the 2022-2023 U.S. News & World Report.

Job Summary

The job uses best practices and knowledge of patients and exercises
autonomous decision making in the assessment, diagnosis and initiation
of delegated medical treatments. The scope of practice includes family
support, discharge planning, staff education, consultation and research.

Responsibilities

• Will be responsible for the assessment, plan, implementation and
  evaluation of nurse midwifery care delivered to antepartum,
  intrapartum and postpartum, and newborn patients.
• The CNM 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.
• Oversight of many quality and safety projects on Labor and Delivery.
• Responsible for all phases of assigned projects including assigning
  individual responsibilities, coordinating activities of project
  team, identifying appropriate resources needed, and developing
  schedules to ensure timely completion of project Conducts project
  meetings and is responsible for project tracking and analysis.
  Ensures adherence to quality standards and reviews project
  deliverables.
• Collaborates with and acts as 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.
• Designs patient education programs that include information required
  to make informed health care and treatment decisions.
• Evaluates goals and outcomes taking into account the
  benefit-versus-burden, safety, quality, and cost-effectiveness for
  the patient, family and the organization.
• Develops diagnostic strategies and therapeutic interventions needed
  to achieve the goals and outcomes of the patient’s plan of care.
• Has a deep understanding and response to adverse drug reactions,
  with spe ial attention to vulnerable populations such as infants,
  children, pregnant and lactating women, or older adults. Develops
  and coordinates APP training and professional development
  activities.
• Performs other related work as needed.

Minimum Qualifications

Education:

Minimum requirements include a college or university degree from an
accredited school/college.

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Work Experience:

Minimum requirements include knowledge and skills developed through a
combination of education and a minimum of 2 years of relevant work
experience in a related job discipline.

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Certifications:

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

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Preferred Qualifications

Education:

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

Experience:

2+ years of full-scope CNM experience strongly preferred.

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