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APRN Certified Nurse Midwife

University of Illinois Chicago
life insurance, paid time off, retirement plan
United States, Illinois, Chicago
Feb 18, 2026
APRN Certified Nurse Midwife APRN - Certified Nurse Midwife Hiring Department: Obstetrics and Gynecology Location: Chicago, IL Requisition ID: 1039190 Posting Close Date: March 3, 2026 Salary: The budgeted salary range for the position is $128,000 to $138,000. Salary is competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience, while also considering internal equity. About the University of Illinois Chicago UIC is among the nation's preeminent urban public research universities, a Carnegie RU/VH research institution, and the largest university in Chicago. UIC serves over 34,000 students, comprising one of the most diverse student bodies in the nation and is designated as a Minority Serving Institution (MSI), an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institution (AANAPSI) and a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI). Through its 16 colleges, UIC produces nationally and internationally recognized multidisciplinary academic programs in concert with civic, corporate and community partners worldwide, including a full complement of health sciences colleges. By emphasizing cutting-edge and transformational research along with a commitment to the success of all students, UIC embodies the dynamic, vibrant and engaged urban university. Recent "Best Colleges" rankings published by U.S. News & World Report, found UIC climbed up in its rankings among top public schools in the nation and among all national universities. UIC has over 300,000 alumni, and is one of the largest employers in the city of Chicago. 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. Position Summary 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. Duties & Responsibilities CLINICAL Perform physical exams, collect and document data, manage labor, and conduct diagnostic and therapeutic procedures and laboratory studies. Assess patients for admission and admit when required. Independently manage and deliver low risk women in labor who are greater or equal to 37 weeks. Perform and record initial prenatal history and physical on patients in OB ER and labor and delivery (L&D). Provide routine prenatal and intrapartum care and document admission, antepartum, intrapartum, and postpartum orders for low-risk women. Provide out-patient prenatal, gynecologic and women's health care services for low-risk women. Evaluation and examination of complicated patients in the high-risk obstetric clinic, reproductive health clinic, OBER and labor and delivery and present to OB/GYN for management plan, and document orders/implementation. Provide care according to the collaborative practice agreements at UI Health. Provide sexually transmitted infection treatment to partners of patients. 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 Perform other related duties and participate in special projects as assigned. Perform other related duties as assigned Minimum Qualifications Master's Degree in Nursing or Doctorate of Nursing Practice required. Graduation from accredited APRN program. Current license as a Professional Registered Nurse and Advanced Practice Registered Nurse and Certified Nurse Midwife in the State of Illinois required. Minimum of one year previous clinical experience required. Review of candidates will begin immediately. For fullest consideration, submit CV, cover letter, and names of three references directly on our site at: 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. Please visit Required Employment Notices and Posters to view our non-discrimination statement and find additional information about required background checks, sexual harassment/misconduct disclosures, and employment eligibility review through E-Verify. The university provides accommodations to applicants and employees. Request an Accommodation Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools may be used in some portions of the candidate review process for this position, however, all employment decisions will be made by a person. To apply, visit https://uic.csod.com/ux/ats/careersite/1/home/requisition/18979?c=uic Copyright 2025 Jobelephant.com Inc. All rights reserved. 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