Nurse Practitioner or Certified Nurse Midwife - OBGYN (Ball Memorial Physicians)
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States

Job Summary

Occupation Midwife
Specialty Obstetrics
Location 2901 W Jackson St., Muncie, Indiana, 47303, United States
Visa Sponsorship No

Job Description

Last Update: 7/03/24

IU Health Ball Memorial Physicians has an opportunity for a Certified Nurse Midwife or Nurse Practitioner to join our OBGYN team in Muncie, IN!

We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate provider to join our growing team. We provide flexibility in setting your scheduled workdays and appointment templates. Our APPs work very closely with one another and our MDs, so that they feel supported at all times. For 2022-2023, U.S. News and World Report has ranked IU Health Ball Memorial Hospital as one of the Best Maternity Hospitals.

Details:

  • Full time, Day Shift
    • 4 10's per week
    • No weekends or call
  • 100% Outpatient, practicing at Ball Memorial Obstetrics and Gynecology clinic
  • Join a collaborative team of 5 physicians and 5 APPs

Responsibilities:

  • Conduct thorough assessments of patients' reproductive health, including medical history, physical examination, and diagnostic tests.
  • Provide preventive care, health education, and counseling on contraception, family planning, sexually transmitted infections (STIs), and other women's health issues.
  • Perform routine gynecological examinations, including Pap smears, breast exams, and pelvic exams.
  • Procedural requirements include IUD insertion and removal, Nexplanon insertion and removal, and pessaries.
  • Order and interpret diagnostic tests, such as ultrasound, blood tests, and genetic screenings.
  • Diagnose and treat common gynecological conditions, such as menstrual disorders, pelvic pain, and menopause-related symptoms.
  • Manage prenatal care for pregnant patients, including prenatal screenings, monitoring fetal development, and educating patients about pregnancy nutrition and self-care.
  • Provide postpartum care, including lactation support, newborn care education, and monitoring maternal recovery.
  • Collaborate with obstetricians, gynecologists, midwives, and other healthcare providers to develop and implement individualized care plans.

Qualifications:

  • Master's degree required
  • CNM, FNP or WHNP certification required
  • Must be BE/BC
  • At least 2 years of experience as an APP preferred
  • Strong L&D or OBGYN RN background required
  • Successful candidates will have critical thinking skills, strong communication, provide quality care and be a team player

IU Health offers a value-based compensation package that includes: group insurance (health, dental, life, disability), 401k with company match, generous PTO, CME allowance/time off, relocation assistance, and malpractice insurance coverage.

Community Overview

Enjoy an affordable cost of living in Muncie, Indiana, while taking advantage of the many world-class amenities this community has to offer. One visit to Muncie, rich with history, recreation and festivals, will win you over!

  • Home of Ball State University, offering exceptional education, collegiate sports and entertainment
  • Arts and culture for all ages at the Muncie Civic Theatre, Minnetrista cultural center, David Owsley Museum of Art and one of the largest planetariums in the Midwest
  • Some of Indiana's top-ranked schools, including the Indiana Academy for Science, Math and Humanities, the Burris Laboratory School, Muncie Community Schools and Yorktown Community Schools
  • Ranked by Niche in 2023 as one of the top 20 counties to live in Indiana
  • Outdoor recreation includes boating, fishing and camping at the Prairie Creek Reservoir, golfing, or hop on the state's longest span of recreational trails on the Cardinal Greenway
  • Wineries, unique shopping and local cuisine, and outdoor music and food festivals
  • Quick drive to Indianapolis and the suburbs of Fishers and Noblesville, as well as Chicago and Cincinnati

Client Overview

IU Health Ball Memorial Physicians represents more than 200 physicians in 49 medical specialties. The physicians & advanced practice providers are committed to providing patient-focused, quality care throughout east central Indiana.

IU Health Ball Memorial Physicians is a member of Indiana's most comprehensive healthcare system (ranked No. 1 in the state by U.S. News & World Report). Our unique partnership with the Indiana University School of Medicine, one of the nation's leading medical schools, gives our physicians & advanced practice providers access to innovative treatments and therapies.

IU Health Ball Memorial Hospital, the region’s main campus, is home to the largest teaching center outside of Indianapolis. Training for three residency programs and first and second year medical students is embedded within the hospital.

At IU Health, we are committed to advancing a culture where all people can come together while we work to equitably improve the health of all Hoosiers. Working together, our health system fosters an environment in which differences are respected and valued.

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We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity and inclusion at IU Health. IU Health does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, national origin, gender identity and/or expression, marital status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

Hospital Overview

IU Health Ball Memorial Hospital is a 379-bed hospital and is designated as a level 3 trauma center. It is both a teaching hospital and a regional tertiary referral center. Over the last decade, the hospital has undergone a $130 million remodel and currently serves over 82,700 patients daily.

Since the early 1980s, physicians and staff members have been actively involved in national and international medical research studies, particularly in the areas of oncology, cardiology and coagulation.