Nurse midwife hospital of medicine

Current UC employees must apply internally via SuccessFactors

Founded in 1819, the University of Cincinnati ranks among the nation’s best urban public research universities. Home to 53,235 students, more than 11,000 faculty and staff and 350,000+ living alumni, UC combines a Top 35 public research university with a physical setting The New York Times calls “the most ambitious campus design program in the country.”

With the launch of Next Lives Here, the Cincinnati Innovation District, a $100 million JobsOhio investment, three straight years of record enrollment, worldwide leadership in cooperative education, a dynamic academic health center and entry into the Big 12 Conference, UC’s momentum has never been stronger. UC’s annual budget stands at $1.85 billion, and its endowment totals nearly $1.8 billion.

Job Overview

As one of the oldest medical schools in the country, the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine (COM) has a reputation for training best-in-class health care professionals and developing cutting-edge procedures and research that improves the health and clinical care of patients. In partnership with the UC Health academic healthcare system and Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center, College of Medicine’s faculty and providers are transforming the world of medicine every day. The Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology is a top-tier department with world-renowned faculty and staff. With world-class research, teaching and medical practice opportunities, why not choose the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine?

The Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology at the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine is seeking a Certified Nurse Midwife for its Generalist Division. Candidates should have an interest in midwifery care and academic medicine. Those with previous experience in providing prenatal care and attending births in an academic medical center are especially encouraged to apply. This position will be 100% clinical with teaching responsibilities and located at the West Chester Medical campus.

Primary responsibilities include obstetrical and gynecological care in a clinical practice that provides 24/7 labor and delivery coverage and in-hospital deliveries. CNM will work collaboratively with OB/GYN Generalist Physicians to provide evidence-based comprehensive, and personalized care to patients.

Essential Functions

• Prenatal and post-partum care of pregnant patients.
• Well gynecologic care.
• Triage, assessment, diagnosis and management of patients on labor and delivery.
• Collaborate with other providers and members of the health care team in delivery of care and make appropriate referrals when needed.
• Order and interpret diagnostic and therapeutic tests.
• Monitor the effectiveness of interventions.
• Educate patients and families about medical conditions and treatment plans.
• Facilitate staff, patient, and family decision making using evidence-based practice.
• Participate in education of nurse practitioners, nurse practitioner students, residents, and medical students.
• Perform history and physical examinations in the outpatient setting; write progress notes and procedure notes.
• Perform office-based procedures within the scope of practice.
• Prescribe necessary treatment and services for quality patient care.
• Maintain accurate medical records, and complete in a timely fashion per department standards.
• Seek the consult of supervising physicians when needed and participate in case/chart review.
• Participate in quality and safety initiatives.
• Complete all trainings in a timely fashion.
• Perform related duties based on departmental need. This job description can be changed at any time.

Required Education

Master’s Degree in Nursing with specialization in Nursing Midwifery and graduation from an ANA approved Nurse Practitioner Program.

Required Trainings/Certifications

• Active Ohio APRN/CNM license with prescriptive authority.
• Active Certified Nurse Midwife Board Certification.

Required Experience

• Three (3) years of nursing experience.
• Additional related work experience may be required depending on specialty/sub-specialty.

Additional Qualifications Considered

Physical Requirements/Work Environment

• Sitting - Continuously
• Hearing, listening - Often
• Talking - Often
• Standing - Often
• Walking - Often
• Bending - Often
• Stooping - Often
• Lifting - up to 20 pounds - Often
• Repetitive hand motion (such as typing) - Seldom
• Kneeling, squatting - Seldom
• Crouching - Seldom
• Reaching overhead - Seldom
• Pulling, pushing - Seldom

Compensation and Benefits

UC offers a wide array of complementary and affordable benefit options, to meet the financial, educational, health, and wellness needs of you and your family. Eligibility varies by position and FTE.

• Competitive salary range dependent on the candidate's experience.
• Comprehensive insurance plans including medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage.
• Flexible spending accounts and an award-winning employee wellness program, plus an employee assistance program.
• Financial security via our life and long-term disability insurance, accident and illness insurance, and retirement savings plans.
• Generous paid time off work options including vacation, sick leave, annual holidays, and winter season days in addition to paid parental leave.
• Tuition remission is available for employees and their eligible dependents.
• Enjoy discounts for on and off-campus activities and services.

As a UC employee, and an employee of an Ohio public institution, if hired you will not contribute to the federal Social Security system, other than contributions to Medicare. Instead, UC employees have the option to contribute to a state retirement plan (OPERS, STRS) or an alternative retirement plan (ARP).

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The University of Cincinnati is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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