Certified Nurse Midwife - West Clinic, 20 S Park Clinic, UnityPoint Health-Meriter, and Union Corners at University of Wisconsin Medical Foundation in Madison, Wisconsin

Job Description:

As an Advanced Practice Provider, you'll play an integral role in our inpatient and ambulatory care teams by providing high-quality, cost-effective care to patients.

We are seeking a Certified Nurse Widwife to:

• Demonstrate knowledge of etiologies, risk factors, pathophysiology, presentation and epidemiology of medical conditions.


• Provide care that is patient and family centered, compassionate, appropriate and effective.


• Demonstrate insight into own strengths, limitations and knowledge deficits.


• Communicate and collaborate effectively with physicians, other health professionals and health related agencies.


• Follow ethical principles regarding patient confidentiality, informed consent and unanticipated adverse outcomes.


• Consider cost effectiveness and risk/benefit analysis when making decisions about patient care.

Education:
Minimum – Master’s degree in Nurse Midwifery

Work Experience:
Preferred – 1-2 years of midwifery experience

Licenses and Certifications:
Minimum:

• Minimum Active RN and APNP license in State of Wisconsin


• Active Nurse Midwife license in State of Wisconsin


• Active national board certification in nurse midwifery

Required Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities:

• Midwifery care and Knowledge


• Excellent verbal and written communication skills


• Ability to work effectively with colleagues in a team environment and to collaborate with professionals across a variety of disciplines


• Flexibility in responding to day to day clinical service demands and responsiveness to needs/inquiries of colleagues


• Ability to prioritize tasks


• Ability to review patient medical charts for relevant history


• Ability to document clinical services efficiently and effectively


• Commitment to remain up to date with clinical standards of care and related advances in the field


• Ability to consistently maintain and convey appositive attitude and excellent customer service skills in service delivery

Physical Requirements:
Light: Ability to lift up to 20 pounds maximum with frequent lifting and/or carrying of objects weighing up to 10 pounds. 

Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

UW Health is committed to being a diverse, equitable, inclusive and anti-racist workplace and is an Equal Employment Opportunity, Affirmative Action employer. Our integrity shines through in patient care interactions and our daily work practices as we work to embrace the knowledge, unique perspectives and qualities each employee and faculty member brings to work each day.​  Applications from Black, Indigenous and People of Color (BIPOC) individuals, women, and LGBTQ+ and non-binary identities are strongly encouraged. EOE, including disability/vets.

Work Schedule:
This is a full-time, 100% FTE position scheduled to work 40 hours per week. The scheduled shifts will be varying 8 and 12-hour shifts with required on-call and weekend shifts. Hours may vary based on the needs of the department.

UW Health Clinics - our physicians and staff are dedicated to providing an exceptional patient and family experience by delivering the highest quality of care in a compassionate environment. With more than 80 primary and specialty care clinics located throughout Dane County and the surrounding areas, we are proud to have the opportunity to impact the communities we serve.

UnityPoint Health – Meriter - This position is located at our partner organization, UnityPoint Health - Meriter, a 448-bed community hospital located at 202 S. Park Street, Madison, just two miles from University Hospital. UW Health partnered with UnityPoint Health – Meriter in 2017 as a way to better serve our community by leveraging the complex, tertiary capabilities of the UW Health system and the community-based hospital and primary care capabilities of UnityPoint Health - Meriter.

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