Certified Nurse Midwife
Listed compensation
$116k-$162k
The week · per this posting · Monday – Friday
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Job Description
Join our large team of 17 Certified Nurse Midwives providing obstetric and gynecologic care in 5 outpatient clinic locations in Madison. Our midwives see patients and families throughout pregnancy and the postpartum period, and also provide full-scope GYN care including contraceptive care, STI treatment, abnormal uterine bleeding, and preventative GYN care.
Learn More About the Team
Work Schedule: Work schedule varies with mix of outpatient clinic Monday through Friday from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm, and inpatient coverage of OB triage from 7a-7p Monday- Friday, daily postpartum rounding and supporting primary labor CNM 7a-7p, and daily staffing labor & delivery from 7a-7p or 7p-7a. Hours may vary based on the operational needs of the department.
Be Part of Something Remarkable
As an Advanced Practice Provider, you'll play an integral role in our ambulatory care teams by providing high-quality, cost-effective care to patients.
We Are Seeking a Certified Nurse Midwife To
- Provide care for a diverse community of women at several different clinics in our area, including a federally funded health care center.
- Provide inpatient care to obstetrical patients in triage, labor, birth, and postpartum
- Be part of a team who strives to provide outstanding patient- and family- centered care.
- Provide clinic coverage on an as needed basis.
Education
- Minimum - Master’s degree in Nurse Midwifery
Licenses and Certifications
- RN licenses in State of Wisconsin
- Nurse Midwife license in State of Wisconsin
- Advanced Practice Prescriber license in State of Wisconsin
- Certification from the American College of Nurse Midwifery
Our Commitment to Social Impact and Belonging
UW Health is committed to fostering a workplace that creates belonging for everyone and is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer.
Our respect for people shines through patient care interactions and our daily work practices as we work to embrace the knowledge, unique perspectives and qualities each employee and faculty member brings to work each day.
It is the policy of UW Health to provide equal opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.
UW Health Clinics - our physicians and staff are dedicated to providing an exceptional patient and family experience by delivering the highest quality of care in a compassionate environment. With more than 80 primary and specialty care clinics located throughout Dane County and the surrounding areas, we are proud to have the opportunity to impact the communities we serve.
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UW Medical Foundation benefits
Key Responsibilities
The Certified Nurse Midwife will provide comprehensive obstetric and gynecologic care across multiple outpatient clinics and inpatient settings. Responsibilities include managing labor and delivery, postpartum rounding, and providing full-scope reproductive health services.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a Master’s degree in Nurse Midwifery and possess active RN, Nurse Midwife, and Advanced Practice Prescriber licenses in Wisconsin. Certification from the American College of Nurse Midwifery is also required.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
OB/GYN — Nurse Practitioner Career Context
UW Health ranks #7 of 12 employers hiring Nurse Practitioner on WeekdayDoc by average advertised pay.
Of the 50 active Nurse Practitioner listings this role was benchmarked against, 30% are remote, 62% have no call, 70% require no weekends.
The cost-of-living index for Wisconsin is 94.1 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$139k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $148k in an average-cost state. 60.7% of Wisconsin clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
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