University of Illinois Chicago
Advanced Practice Registered Nurse – Certified Nurse Midwife (APRN-CNM)
University of Illinois Chicago, Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60290
Advanced Practice Registered Nurse – Certified Nurse Midwife (APRN-CNM)
Hiring Department:
Mile Square Health Center
Location:
Chicago, IL, USA
Requisition ID:
1038664
Posting Close Date:
Jan 2nd, 2026
Salary:
$116,366 to $140,499
Employment type:
Full‑time (100% FTE)
Seniority level:
Mid‑Senior level
Job function:
Health Care Provider
Industries:
Higher Education
Position Summary:
The Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) – Certified Nurse Midwife provides comprehensive health care for women from puberty through menopause. Key areas include 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. The role implements, interprets, and manages laboratory, radiology, or other diagnostic screenings and prescribes therapeutic agents, medications and devices. It also educates patients on health status improvement and prevention techniques, directs and manages members of the health care team in campus and off‑campus clinical sites, and supervises and teaches graduate students and resident physicians in clinical settings, lectures, and skills assessment labs. The position supports research initiatives and academic program participation.
Duties Distribution:
60% within Mile Square Health Center – Auburn Gresham Clinic, 25% within the College of Medicine Obstetrics & Gynecology department, and 15% within the UI Hospital OB/Gyn department.
Clinical Responsibilities
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 37 weeks or greater.
Perform and record initial prenatal history and physical on patients in OB ER and labor and delivery.
Provide routine prenatal and intrapartum care, documenting admission, antepartum, intrapartum, and postpartum orders for low‑risk women.
Provide outpatient prenatal, gynecologic, and women’s health care services for low‑risk women.
Evaluate and examine complicated patients in the high‑risk obstetric clinic, reproductive health clinic, OB ER, and labor and delivery; 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‑day in‑house coverage for the midwifery practice, including backup call.
Assist with scheduling of patients for upcoming procedures, coordinating with other services and completing necessary documentation, scheduling forms, insurance forms, and clearance.
Perform other related duties and projects as the clinical practice evolves.
Professional Responsibilities
Integrate evidence‑based knowledge and clinical expertise in decision‑making; participate in departmental/hospital QI peer review and competency assessment activities.
Identify and participate in quality‑improvement initiatives within the practice setting; contribute data to ACNM benchmarking.
Obtain formal and/or independent learning activities to maintain and develop clinical and professional skills and knowledge.
Establish an effective relationship with collaborating physicians; participate in obstetrical, gynecological, and midwifery research activities.
Participate in the educational experiences of nursing students, medical students, residents, and other healthcare staff; supervise, teach, and mentor across disciplines.
Participate in lectures, skills laboratories, case conferences, and assist with curriculum development and instruction; assess and evaluate performance of Advanced Practice nursing students, medical students, and residents.
Engage in community activities to educate patients, families, and community members.
Maintain a faculty appointment to receive clinical privileges at the University of Illinois Health System.
Plan, assign, and review staff work to ensure group objectives are met; hire, train, develop, and manage staff.
Act as liaison between school leadership, Chicago Public Schools, and health care providers.
Oversee local clinics, managing staff, vacations, and day‑to‑day operations.
Perform other related duties and participate in special projects as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
Master of Science, Master of Science in Nursing, or Doctorate in Nursing Practice degree required.
Advanced Practice Nursing, Registered Professional Nurse, and Certified Nurse Midwife licenses required.
Currently licensed or eligible for Controlled Substance and DEA licenses required.
Minimum of one (1) year previous clinical experience required.
Sound knowledge of physiology, pathology, and principles of safe patient management.
Strong interpersonal, communication, and problem‑solving skills.
Current valid American Heart Association BLS/CPR certification required.
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 review our non‑discrimination statement and additional information about required background checks, sexual harassment/misconduct disclosures, COVID‑19 vaccination requirement, and employment eligibility review through E‑Verify.
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.
The University of Illinois System conducts background checks on all job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent offer of employment. Convictions are not a bar to employment. Background checks will be performed in compliance with state and federal law.
The University of Illinois System requires candidates selected for hire to disclose any documented finding of sexual misconduct or sexual harassment and to authorize inquiries to current and former employers regarding findings of sexual misconduct or sexual harassment. For more information, visit Policy on Consideration of Sexual Misconduct in Prior Employment.
This is not a comprehensive list but does contain the university‑wide adopted notices and statements. Additional important State and Federal mandates can be found at: Required Employment Notices and Posters.
The university provides accommodations to applicants and employees. Request an Accommodation.
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Mile Square Health Center
Location:
Chicago, IL, USA
Requisition ID:
1038664
Posting Close Date:
Jan 2nd, 2026
Salary:
$116,366 to $140,499
Employment type:
Full‑time (100% FTE)
Seniority level:
Mid‑Senior level
Job function:
Health Care Provider
Industries:
Higher Education
Position Summary:
The Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) – Certified Nurse Midwife provides comprehensive health care for women from puberty through menopause. Key areas include 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. The role implements, interprets, and manages laboratory, radiology, or other diagnostic screenings and prescribes therapeutic agents, medications and devices. It also educates patients on health status improvement and prevention techniques, directs and manages members of the health care team in campus and off‑campus clinical sites, and supervises and teaches graduate students and resident physicians in clinical settings, lectures, and skills assessment labs. The position supports research initiatives and academic program participation.
Duties Distribution:
60% within Mile Square Health Center – Auburn Gresham Clinic, 25% within the College of Medicine Obstetrics & Gynecology department, and 15% within the UI Hospital OB/Gyn department.
Clinical Responsibilities
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 37 weeks or greater.
Perform and record initial prenatal history and physical on patients in OB ER and labor and delivery.
Provide routine prenatal and intrapartum care, documenting admission, antepartum, intrapartum, and postpartum orders for low‑risk women.
Provide outpatient prenatal, gynecologic, and women’s health care services for low‑risk women.
Evaluate and examine complicated patients in the high‑risk obstetric clinic, reproductive health clinic, OB ER, and labor and delivery; 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‑day in‑house coverage for the midwifery practice, including backup call.
Assist with scheduling of patients for upcoming procedures, coordinating with other services and completing necessary documentation, scheduling forms, insurance forms, and clearance.
Perform other related duties and projects as the clinical practice evolves.
Professional Responsibilities
Integrate evidence‑based knowledge and clinical expertise in decision‑making; participate in departmental/hospital QI peer review and competency assessment activities.
Identify and participate in quality‑improvement initiatives within the practice setting; contribute data to ACNM benchmarking.
Obtain formal and/or independent learning activities to maintain and develop clinical and professional skills and knowledge.
Establish an effective relationship with collaborating physicians; participate in obstetrical, gynecological, and midwifery research activities.
Participate in the educational experiences of nursing students, medical students, residents, and other healthcare staff; supervise, teach, and mentor across disciplines.
Participate in lectures, skills laboratories, case conferences, and assist with curriculum development and instruction; assess and evaluate performance of Advanced Practice nursing students, medical students, and residents.
Engage in community activities to educate patients, families, and community members.
Maintain a faculty appointment to receive clinical privileges at the University of Illinois Health System.
Plan, assign, and review staff work to ensure group objectives are met; hire, train, develop, and manage staff.
Act as liaison between school leadership, Chicago Public Schools, and health care providers.
Oversee local clinics, managing staff, vacations, and day‑to‑day operations.
Perform other related duties and participate in special projects as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
Master of Science, Master of Science in Nursing, or Doctorate in Nursing Practice degree required.
Advanced Practice Nursing, Registered Professional Nurse, and Certified Nurse Midwife licenses required.
Currently licensed or eligible for Controlled Substance and DEA licenses required.
Minimum of one (1) year previous clinical experience required.
Sound knowledge of physiology, pathology, and principles of safe patient management.
Strong interpersonal, communication, and problem‑solving skills.
Current valid American Heart Association BLS/CPR certification required.
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 review our non‑discrimination statement and additional information about required background checks, sexual harassment/misconduct disclosures, COVID‑19 vaccination requirement, and employment eligibility review through E‑Verify.
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.
The University of Illinois System conducts background checks on all job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent offer of employment. Convictions are not a bar to employment. Background checks will be performed in compliance with state and federal law.
The University of Illinois System requires candidates selected for hire to disclose any documented finding of sexual misconduct or sexual harassment and to authorize inquiries to current and former employers regarding findings of sexual misconduct or sexual harassment. For more information, visit Policy on Consideration of Sexual Misconduct in Prior Employment.
This is not a comprehensive list but does contain the university‑wide adopted notices and statements. Additional important State and Federal mandates can be found at: Required Employment Notices and Posters.
The university provides accommodations to applicants and employees. Request an Accommodation.
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