Certified Nurse Midwife

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JOB INFORMATION

Effective Date:

9/1/2026

Entity:

Wisconsin

Job Code:

820009

Job Title:

Certified Nurse Midwife

FLSA Exemption Status:

Exempt

Management Level:

Individual Contributor

JOB SUMMARY

The Certified Nurse Midwife (CNM)  functions within the nurse midwife scope of practice, working collaboratively within a multidisciplinary care team to independently manage patient care across various settings with a focus on preconception care, pregnancy, childbirth, the postpartum period, care of the newborn, family planning and the gynecological services of well women.  They are responsible for assessment, diagnosis, treatment, management, education, health promotion and care coordination for patients and families. The Certified Nurse Midwife demonstrates an advanced level of midwifery clinical knowledge, communication and interdisciplinary collaboration, professionalism and systems-based practice. They work with administrative, nursing, physician, and other staff to assure safe, effective, quality patient care and to promote UW Health's educational and research missions.

The Certified Nurse Midwife provides care within their scope of practice as outlined by applicable state law, licensing, regulations, institutional policy, privileges and written agreements between the collaborating physician(s) and nurse midwife.

For practices located at UW Hospital and Clinics, the Certified Nurse Midwife is eligible to begin practice after they are credentialed and privileged by the University of Wisconsin Hospital and Clinics Medical Staff.  Active hospital privileges will be required and reviewed on a bi-annual basis to maintain employment within their Department.

For all other non-UWMF and non-UWHC locations, the Certified Nurse Midwife will need to be credentialed and obtain and maintain professional privileges required for employment within their Department.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

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

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Performs history and physical assessments of patients that are accurate, complete, concise, relevant and appropriate for age, gender and clinical problem.

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Orders appropriate diagnostic studies and correctly interprets the results.

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Utilizes critical thinking to synthesize and analyze collected data.

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Develops, implements, evaluates and alters the plan of care as needed.

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Counsels and educates patients and families.

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Demonstrates proficiency in procedural skills pertinent to practice area.

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Maintains accurate, complete, concise and timely documentation in the electronic medical record.

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

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Facilitates consistent, coordinated care and clear communication among all members of the healthcare team.

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Incorporates the patient and family in care planning and treatment across settings.

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Serves as an advocate for patients and families in navigating the health care system.

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Demonstrates insight into own strengths, limitations and knowledge deficits.

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Demonstrates initiative to meet identified learning needs using multiple resources.

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Actively participates in self-evaluation by seeking and utilizing guidance and constructive feedback in a professional manner.

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Continuously seeks opportunities for clinical advancement and knowledge and skill attainment.

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Communicates and collaborates effectively with physicians, other health professionals and health related agencies.

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Works effectively with multidisciplinary team members.

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Promotes mutual respect and trust working within a team model.

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Communicates effectively with patients and families, incorporating gender, age, culture, race, religion, disabilities and sexual orientation.

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

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Demonstrates the highest level of accountability for professional practice.

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Participates in education of students and other health care professionals.

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Maintains effectiveness where circumstances and priorities are changing. Is flexible, resilient and change oriented.

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Welcomes and participates in opportunities to advance the mission of UW Health through service, scholarship, science and social responsibility.

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Participates in organizational and departmental meetings, educational opportunities, committees and workgroups as necessary.

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

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Uses evidenced-based medicine to systematically analyze and improve patient care practices.

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Participates in quality initiative/performance activities.

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Participates in development, evaluates and implements standards of care within area of specialization (policies, protocols, etc).

As needed, additional responsibilities reasonably within the scope of duties and physical requirements may be assigned.  ALL DUTIES AND REQUIREMENTS MUST BE PERFORMED CONSISTENT WITH THE UW HEALTH PERFORMANCE STANDARDS AND RESPECT FOR PEOPLE COMMITTMENTS.

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Clinical

Will provide all patients age and culturally appropriate assessment/screening and interpretation of clinical and laboratory data. Develops and implements age appropriate interventional plans of care including education within the parameters of their position responsibilities and licensure

JOB REQUIREMENTS

Master's Degree

in Nurse Midwifery

Required

One to two (1-2) years of midwifery experience

Preferred

Active RN and APRN certifications and licenses in State of Wisconsin

Required

Active Nurse Midwife license in State of Wisconsin

Required

Active national board certification in nurse midwifery

Required

Active DEA license or ability to apply for license prior to or upon hire

Required

LICENSE, CERTIFICATIONS, AND REGISTRATIONS MUST BE MAINTAINED PER UW HEALTH POLICY. 

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/WORKING CONDITIONS

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Sedentary: Sedentary work involves lifting no more than 10 pounds at a time and occasionally lifting or carrying articles like docket files, ledgers, and small tools. Although a sedentary job is defined as one which involves sitting, a certain amount of walking and standing is often necessary in carrying out job duties. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required occasionally and other sedentary criteria are met.

Up to 10#

Negligible

Negligible

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Light: Light work involves lifting no more than 20 pounds at a time with frequent lifting or carrying of objects weighing up to 10 pounds. Even though the weight lifted may be very little, a job is in this category when it requires a good deal of walking or standing, or when it involves sitting most of the time with some pushing and pulling of arm or leg controls. To be considered capable of performing a full or wide range of light work, you must have the ability to do substantially all of these activities. If someone can do light work, we determine that they can also do sedentary work, unless there are additional limiting factors such as loss of fine dexterity or inability to sit for long periods of time.

up to 20#

Up to 10# or requires significant walking or standing or requires pushing/pulling of arm/leg controls.

Negligible or constant push/pull of items of negligible weight

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Medium: Medium work involves lifting no more than 50 pounds at a time with frequent lifting or carrying of objects weighing up to 25 pounds. If someone can do medium work, we determine that they can also do sedentary and light work.

20-50#

10-25#

Negligible-10#

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Heavy: Heavy work involves lifting no more than 100 pounds at a time with frequent lifting or carrying of objects weighing up to 50 pounds. If someone can do heavy work, we determine that they can also do medium, light, and sedentary work.

50-100#

25-50#

10-20#

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Very Heavy: Very heavy work involves lifting objects weighing more than 100 pounds at a time with frequent lifting or carrying of objects weighing 50 pounds or more. If someone can do very heavy work, we determine that they can also do heavy, medium, light, and sedentary work.

Over 100#

Over 50#

Over 20#

Other - list any other physical requirements or bona fide occupational qualifications not indicated above:

Over 50 lbs.

UW Health does not require, nor does it expect that its employees lift more than 50 lbs unassisted. Objects in excess of 50 lbs should be lifted or moved with mechanical means or through a team lift. Employees in patient care areas are expected to utilize mechanical lifts and adhere to the "Use of Mechanical Lifts (Liko)" policy in the Patient Services Policy and Procedure Manual.

Note: The purpose of this document is to describe the general nature and level of work performed by personnel so classified; it is not intended to serve as an inclusive list of all responsibilities associated with this position.

THE EMPLOYEE MUST BE ABLE TO COMPLETE ALL PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS OF THE JOB WITH OR WITHOUT AN APPROVED ACCOMODATION. Note: The purpose of this document is to describe the general nature and level of work performed by personnel so classified; it is not intended to serve as an inclusive list of all responsibilities associated with this position.