UW HEALTH JOB DESCRIPTION
Certified Nurse Midwife / Certified Nurse Midwife - Triage
Job Code: 820009, 820026
FLSA Status: Exempt
Mgt. Approval: R. Hoyer
Date: November 2020
Department: Midwife Services / OB-GYN
HR Approval: N. Lazaro
Date: November 2020
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.
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES
Clinical Knowledge
1. Demonstrates knowledge of etiologies, risk factors, pathophysiology, presentation and epidemiology of medical conditions.
2. Performs history and physical assessments of patients that are accurate, complete, concise, relevant and appropriate for age, gender
and clinical problem.
3. Orders appropriate diagnostic studies and correctly interprets the results.
4. Utilizes critical thinking to synthesize and analyze collected data.
5. Develops, implements, evaluates and alters the plan of care as needed.
6. Counsels and educates patients and families.
7. Demonstrates proficiency in procedural skills pertinent to practice area.
8. Maintains accurate, complete, concise and timely documentation in the electronic medical record.
Patient Care
1. Provides care that is patient and family centered, compassionate, appropriate and effective.
2. Facilitates consistent, coordinated care and clear communication among all members of the healthcare team.
3. Incorporates the patient and family in care planning and treatment across settings.
4. Serves as an advocate for patients and families in navigating the health care system.
Practice Based Learning and Clinical Improvement
1. Demonstrates insight into own strengths, limitations and knowledge deficits.
2. Demonstrates initiative to meet identified learning needs using multiple resources.
3. Actively participates in self-evaluation by seeking and utilizing guidance and constructive feedback in a professional manner.
4. Continuously seeks opportunities for clinical advancement and knowledge and skill attainment.
Communication and Interdisciplinary Collaboration
1. Communicates and collaborates effectively with physicians, other health professionals and health related agencies.
2. Works effectively with multidisciplinary team members.
3. Promotes mutual respect and trust working within a team model.
4. Communicates effectively with patients and families, incorporating gender, age, culture, race, religion, disabilities and sexual
orientation.
Professionalism
1. Follows ethical principles regarding patient confidentiality, informed consent and unanticipated adverse outcomes.
2. Demonstrates the highest level of accountability for professional practice.
3. Participates in education of students and other health care professionals.
4. Maintains effectiveness where circumstances and priorities are changing. Is flexible, resilient and change oriented.
5. Welcomes and participates in opportunities to advance the mission of UW Health through service, scholarship, science and social
responsibility.
6. Participates in organizational and departmental meetings, educational opportunities, committees and workgroups as necessary.
