Assistant Professor of the Clinical Practice Track (Open Rank)

University of Colorado•Aurora, CO

13d•$107,241 - $122,115•Onsite

About The Position

The University of Colorado College of Nursing is seeking a Certified Nurse-Midwife (CNM)/Instructor in the Clinical Practice Track for a 0.75 FTE benefits-eligible position with its CU Center for Midwifery (CFM) faculty practice in Longmont, Colorado. This is a full scope position including antepartum, intrapartum, postpartum, well woman and gynecological care. This position is clinically based as a health care provider, and includes an instructor level, clinical practice track appointment within the College of Nursing. The University of Colorado, College of Nursing currently has four academic midwifery faculty practices, one faculty women’s health nurse practitioner practice and a midwifery education program. The University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus is a public education, clinical and research facility serving 4,500 students, and a world-class medical destination at the forefront of life-changing science, medicine, and healthcare. CU Anschutz offers more than 42 highly rated degree programs through 6 schools and colleges and receives over $500 million in research awards each year. We are the single largest health professions education provider in Colorado, awarding nearly 1,450 degrees annually. Powered by our award-winning faculty, renowned researchers and a reputation for academic excellence, the CU Anschutz Medical Campus drives innovation from the classroom to the laboratory to the delivery of unparalleled patient care.

Requirements

Master’s degree in midwifery from an accredited institution of higher education.
Current AMCB certification.
Current RN, APN and RxN licensures in good standing (Any State) or applicable certified midwife professional license.
Could be working toward CO clinical licenses during application process and registered with DORA-Department of Regulatory Agencies. Must have Colorado licensures by date of hire.
At least two years of experience as a Certified Nurse Midwife (Any State)
Demonstrated leadership in area of practice.
Demonstrated experience collaborating with academic colleagues and students in practice activities.
Doctoral degree in nursing, midwifery, an appropriate area of science, or a related area from an accredited institution of higher education. (Required for Assistant Professor level)
Must be willing and able to provide full scope contraceptive services and counseling on abortion services.
Must be willing and able to work in a normal patient care environment with some exposure to biological hazards and infectious diseases.

Nice To Haves

Current, active DEA licensure
Experience in alternative labor/birth options
Experience as Surgical First Assistant for C-sections
Limited Ultrasound certification

Responsibilities

Provide full scope care to the gynecologic, antepartum, intrapartum, and postpartum client
Provide care in the outpatient clinic, triage unit, and intrapartum unit
Utilize limited obstetric ultrasound skills in the outpatient and inpatient setting
Attend monthly practice meetings and participate in a minimum of 1 practice and/or College of Nursing committees.
Educate health care team students (APNs, medical students, residents) and actively participate in student evaluations.
Provide water birth option to low-risk women
Participate in practice development, promotion and community outreach.
Active participation in health plan contracts.
Remain credentialed by the health plans and ensure credentialing materials stay current.
Performs other duties as assigned.