Certified Nurse Midwife | Wilmette, IL
About The Position
North Shore Associates in Gynecology and Obstetrics is seeking an additional full-time Certified Nurse Midwife to join its growing group of six certified nurse midwives. The position is ideally 1.0 FTE, with office visits at locations in Wilmette and Glenview and births attended at North Shore Hospital in Evanston. The hospital has a supportive environment and a long-standing midwifery presence. The practice advocates for physiological birth for low-risk and high-risk patients, with particular focus on VBAC and unmedicated birth, and maintains collaborative relationships with physician colleagues. The ideal candidate is passionate about patient advocacy and provides empathy, compassion, and physical labor support in both the office and labor-and-delivery settings. The full-time schedule includes 17–21 hours of office visits weekly, a rotating four-hour Saturday office shift every sixth week, approximately five to six 24-hour call shifts per month (7 a.m.–7 a.m.), with the overall share based on FTE, and monthly team meetings. The role provides full-scope midwifery care, including gynecological, contraceptive, prenatal, intrapartum, postpartum, and primary healthcare.
Requirements
- Illinois Professional Registered Nurse License and Advanced Practice Nurse License.
- Certification by the American College of Nurse-Midwives (AMCB).
- Maintenance of certification through the American Midwifery Certification Board (AMCB) Certificate Maintenance Program.
- DEA License.
- Controlled Substance License.
- Current CPR and NRP certification.
Nice To Haves
- Prior experience in obstetrical, reproductive, and sexual health.
- Prior experience in full-scope certified nurse-midwifery; preferred but not required.
Responsibilities
- Provide full-scope midwifery care, including gynecological, contraceptive, prenatal, intrapartum, postpartum, and primary healthcare.
- Conduct comprehensive patient health assessments, including taking health histories and performing advanced physical examinations in the specialty area.
- Perform testing, refer patients to physicians as needed, write prescriptions, and perform medical procedures within expertise, protocols, available equipment, and clinical privileges.
- Order and interpret laboratory and diagnostic tests to establish diagnoses and develop comprehensive treatment plans.
- Conduct admitting assessments and provide inpatient care; coordinate discharge planning with patients, families, and the multidisciplinary team.
- Schedule return appointments for follow-up care according to best-practice standards.
- Reassess patients and modify care plans as needed to achieve goals.
- Consult with other specialties and disciplines as appropriate to meet patients’ healthcare needs.
- Participate in approximately 17–21 weekly office-visit hours, a rotating four-hour Saturday office shift every sixth week, approximately five to six 24-hour call shifts per month according to FTE, and monthly team meetings.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
- 401(k) with a 3% company match.
- Hospital credentialing and malpractice insurance coverage.
- Generous paid time off.
- CME reimbursement.
- Additional compensation when exceeding call-shift requirements.
- Competitive compensation dependent on experience.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
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