Certified Nurse Midwife - Full Time

Aurora Health Care; Elkhorn (WI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Aurora Health Care in Wisconsin is seeking an experienced Advanced Practice Nurse (APRN/Certified Nurse Midwife) to join our clinical team. You will provide patient care across the life span, order and interpret diagnostics, and collaborate with physicians to develop evidence-based treatment plans.

The role emphasizes health promotion, disease prevention, and team-based care within a hospital or clinic setting. Strong EMR skills and excellent communication are essential.

Qualifications

• Active RN and APRN license as required.
• WI Certified Nurse Midwife license (Wisconsin practice).
• Active national CNM board certification.
• Active DEA registration prior to hire.
• Illinois license for controlled substances if practicing in IL.
• BLS and/or ACLS, PALS, NRP as required prior to or within 6 months.
• Master's Degree in Nursing is required.
• Experience: No experience required.

Responsibilities

• Assesses, diagnoses, and determines treatment plans appropriate for age and condition.
• Orders, performs, and interprets diagnostic studies and prescriptions.
• Promotes health, disease prevention and management education.
• Works within an interdisciplinary team and refers as needed.
• Maintains accurate documentation in the EMR and compliant coding/billing.
• Facilitates coordinated care and clear team communication.
• Performs procedures within scope and privileges where applicable.
• Participates in quality, safety, and education activities.
• Engages in onboarding and ongoing development of team members.

Skills

Clinical proficiency

Independent work

EMR proficiency

Communication

Organizational skills

Education

Master's Degree in Nursing

Job description

Major Responsibilities

• Assesses, diagnoses, and determines/alters treatment and management plans appropriate for age, acuity and clinical condition. This includes ordering, performing, and interpreting appropriate diagnostic studies and prescription of pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic interventions and therapies.
• Manages conditions based on clinical indication, evidence-based care, cost effectiveness, and assessment of risks/benefits and alternatives.
• Provides health promotion, disease prevention and disease management counseling and education of patients and families.
• Manages patients as part of an interdisciplinary team and within scope of practice. Seeks physician or other healthcare team member consultation or referrals as appropriate. Escalates need for more emergent or specialized care when necessary.
• Maintains accurate, complete, concise, and timely documentation in the electronic medical record. Substantiates and submits professional services consistent with compliant coding and billing practices.
• Facilitates consistent, coordinated care and clear communication among all members of the healthcare team and/or health or community agencies.
• Performs office or hospital procedures in accordance with specialty practice, competency and granted privileges (where applicable).

Other Responsibilities

• Participates in quality, safety, and peer review initiatives/performance activities, organizational and/or departmental meetings and committees, peer review, and workgroups as necessary.
• Participates in education and/or onboarding of new team members, students, and other health care professionals.
• Seeks experiences to maintain and develop clinical and professional skills and advance the profession within and outside of the organization.
• Maintains standards of productivity, access, face-to-face time, and quality metrics to ensure optimal, safe and timely patient care delivery.
• Must be able to demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served. Must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to his/her age-specific needs, and to provide the care needed as described in the department's policies and procedures. Age-specific information is developed further in the departmental job standards.

MINIMUM EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

• Active RN, and APRN/APRN-FPA/APNP or other APRN license(s) as required in state(s) of practice, AND
• If Wisconsin practice: WI Certified Nurse Midwife license, AND
• Active national board certification as Certified Nurse Midwife, AND
• Active DEA registration prior to hire
• If Illinois practice: active Illinois Controlled Substance License prior to hire, AND
• Active BLS and/or ACLS, PALS, NRP as required by clinical practice prior to or within 6 months of hire
• Education Required: Master's Degree in Nursing
• Experience Required: No experience required

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities Required

• Demonstrated high level of clinical proficiency, and excellent decision-making skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and as an effective member of a health care team.
• Demonstrated ability to adapt to evolving technology and proficiency with the electronic medical record.
• Excellent communication skills. Ability to effectively collaborate with and establish/build relationships with others.
• Proven organizational skills and ability to prioritize effectively.

Physical Requirements And Working Conditions

• Must be able to stand, walk, bend, stoop, and twist continuously throughout the workday.
• Must have functional speech, vision, touch, and hearing.

Must Be Able To

• Lift up to 50 lbs from floor to waist.
• Lift up to 20 lbs over the head.
• Carry up to 40 lbs a reasonable distance.
• Operate all equipment necessary to perform the job.

This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected of the incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the incumbent. Incumbent may be required to perform other related duties.