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ERIE Family Health Center
Chicago, Illinois

Certified Nurse Midwife

Nurse PractitionerFull-Time Physician-Supervised State

Listed compensation

$110k-$125k

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Job Description

Job Details: Job Location: Erie Foster Avenue Health and Dental Center - 5215 N. Calif - Chicago, IL, Salary Range: $110000.00 - $125000.00Salary, Join the Erie team! Motivated by the belief that healthcare is a human right, we provide high quality affordable care to support healthier people, families, and communities.

Erie delivers holistic care to help every member of the family stay healthy and active from infancy through adulthood. Since 1957, we have provided high-quality care to diverse patients most in need, regardless of their insurance status, immigration status, or ability to pay.

Erie Family Health Centers, a top workplace in Chicago and suburbs, is looking for a valuable addition to our Reproductive Health team! Certified Nurse Midwives will provide primary health care service to patients in the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of disease and surveillance of pregnancy.

Acts as primary health care provider with the scope of his/her primary care specialty. Performs physical examinations on new and return clients. Refers patients to specialists as necessary. Documents all patient care activities. Maintain a productivity level necessary to reach mandated annual level of encounters.

At Erie, we are proud to provide competitive salaries, high-quality health care plans, generous time off benefits, retirement benefits, and more! Erie employees are eligible for Erie’s Full

Benefits

Package that includes Medical, Dental, Vision, Life and Disability Insurance and Flexible Spending (FSA) for Health Care or Childcare. Retirement Programs: 401(k) program with Erie matching $0.50 for every $1.00 up to the first 5% of the employee’s biweekly salary.

Annual Paid Time Off: starting at 20 days of PTO, and 8 paid holidays. Competitive salary, annual merit increases, plus room for growth and career advancement.

Main Duties & Responsibilities Provides full scope nurse-midwifery services including antepartum, intrapartum, and postpartum care, as well as well woman care and family planning according to established protocols and per agreement with collaborating physician.

Maintains active hospital delivery privileges as requested. Performs history and physical exam on new and return clients. Manages acute and chronic illness according to established protocols and/or in collaboration with physician. Provides follow-up health care providers or community agencies as necessary.

Performs procedures such as colposcopy, contraceptive implant insertion/removal, IUD insertion/removal, cryotherapy etc. with appropriate training, proctoring and privileging. Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Qualifications Education Master of Science in Nursing or Doctor of Nursing Practice Certification as a nurse midwife Basic rescuer CPR Certification Skills and Knowledge Advance Practice Registered Nurse – Certified Nurse Midwife license in Illinois Certification as a nurse midwife At least 3 years of ambulatory CNM experience preferred Comfortable covering a busy L&D The Erie Advantage Pledge WORKING TOGETHER FOR WHAT MATTERS MOST Erie makes a pledge that all current and future employees can feel confident that: Our mission, vision, and values unite us.

Our voices matter. We do things well. Our inclusive culture promotes balance and belonging. We find our career sweet spot at Erie.

Key Responsibilities

The Certified Nurse Midwife provides full-scope midwifery services, including antepartum, intrapartum, and postpartum care, as well as family planning and well-woman services. They are responsible for managing acute and chronic illnesses, performing clinical procedures, and maintaining hospital delivery privileges.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Master of Science in Nursing or a Doctor of Nursing Practice, along with a valid Illinois Certified Nurse Midwife license. At least 3 years of ambulatory experience is preferred, and the role requires Basic Rescuer CPR certification.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
2+ years of experience

Certifications

CPR (preferred)

Key Skills

Antepartum careIntrapartum carePatient documentationAcute illness managementChronic illness managementClinical protocols

Obstetrics & Gynecology — Nurse Practitioner Career Context

Of the 50 active Nurse Practitioner listings this role was benchmarked against, 32% are remote, 52% have no call, 64% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Illinois is 100.0 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$118k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $118k in an average-cost state. 62.6% of Illinois clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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CME allowance
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Sign-on bonus
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Relocation assistance
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Loan repayment
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Work-life snapshot

median 3.9this job 2.6
Better work-life than 30% of Obstetrics & Gynecology (NP) listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 350 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in Chicago

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$356k≈ 3.2× annual pay
Typical market rent
$2,342/mo≈ 26% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
33 min
State income tax
Up to 5%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About ERIE Family Health Center

Hospitals and Health Care
Chicago, IL
501-1,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Medical Insurance
Dental
Vision
Life and Disability Insurance
Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
401(k) with 50% match up to 5%
20 days PTO
8 paid holidays