Certified Nurse Midwife - 1.0 FTE

Denver Health • Denver, CO

5d

About The Position

We are recruiting for a motivated Certified Nurse Midwife - 1.0 FTE to join our team! We are here for life’s journey. Where is your life journey taking you? Being the heartbeat of Denver means our heart reflects something bigger than ourselves, something that connects us all: Humanity in action, Triumph in hardship, Transformation in health. Department OBGYN - CNM Job Summary Provides care to pregnant and birthing individuals throughout the childbearing cycle including antepartum, intrapartum, postpartum, and neonatal care. Provides primary health care services from adolescence through menopause including the provision of gynecologic and family planning services, diagnosis and treatment of illnesses, health promotion, disease prevention, and individualized wellness education and counseling. Supervises and teaches students and residents in the clinical setting. May perform administrative support functions as required.

Requirements

• Master's Degree Graduate of a nationally accredited midwife degree program
• 1-3 years Inpatient and outpatient midwifery care
• CNM-Certified Nurse Midwife - AMCB - American Midwifery Certification Board Required
• NRP-Neonatal Resuscitation Program - AHA - American Heart Association Required
• BLS-Basic Life Support (BLS/CPR) - AHA - American Heart Association Required
• DEAREG-DEA Registration - DEA - Drug Enforcement Agency Required
• CNM-Certified Nurse Midwife - DORA - Department of Regulatory Agencies Required
• CNMRXN-Nurse Midwife Prescriber - DORA - Department of Regulatory Agencies Required
• Knowledge base consistent with core competencies of basic midwifery practice.
• Prescribes medications including controlled substances, contraceptives, and hormone therapy
• Skill translating scientific evidence to clinical practice.
• Skill in diagnostic and treatment techniques
• Skill in empathic communication and trauma informed care
• Ability to educate other employees, midwifery students, nurse-practitioner students, medical students and residents in the clinical setting.
• Ability to exercise initiative and judgment in selecting proper treatment.
• Ability to respond appropriately in emergency situations.
• Knowledge of electronic health record systems preferred, specifically EPIC.

Responsibilities

• Evaluates and monitors health condition of patient in collaboration with the interdisciplinary team, according to standards of care and current clinical practice guidelines. Refers to specialty services as needed.
• Assesses the health status of patients by performance of medical record review, thorough health history, and physical examination
• Orders and interprets diagnostic tests and provides patient care accordingly
• Admits and discharges patients to and from hospital inpatient care
• Performs gynecologic and obstetrical procedures within scope of expertise including but not limited to provision of long-acting, reversible contraceptives and limited OB ultrasound
• Prescribes medications including controlled substances and contraceptives
• Completes required clinical documentation in an accurate, thorough, and timely manner
• Supports patient autonomy in decision making through education about health condition and treatment options
• Teaches and supervises midwifery, nurse-practitioner, and medical students, and residents in the clinical setting
• Participates in clinical education of healthcare students as seen fit by supervising medical staff.

Benefits

• Outstanding benefits including up to 27 paid days off per year, immediate retirement plan employer contribution up to 9.5%, and generous medical plans
• Free RTD EcoPass (public transportation)
• On-site employee fitness center and wellness classes
• Childcare discount programs & exclusive perks on large brands, travel, and more
• Tuition reimbursement & assistance
• Education & development opportunities including career pathways and coaching
• Professional clinical advancement program & shared governance
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible employer+ free student loan coaching and assistance navigating the PSLF program
• National Health Service Corps (NHCS) and Colorado Health Service Corps (CHSC) eligible employer

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level