University of Colorado
Midwifery Early Scholar for Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging (DEIB) an
University of Colorado, Aurora, Colorado, us, 80041
University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus
Department: University Nurse-Midwives (UNM) - Anschutz Medical Campus
Job Title: Midwifery Early Scholar for Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging (DEIB) and Certified Nurse Midwife/Certified Midwife in the Clinical Practice Faculty Track
Position #:00823794 - Requisition #:35343
Job Summary:
The University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus seeks individuals with demonstrated commitment to creating an inclusive learning and working environment. We value the ability to engage effectively with students, faculty, and staff of diverse backgrounds.
Nature of Work:
The University of Colorado College of Nursing is seeking a Certified Nurse-Midwife (CNM) or Certified Midwife (CM) for a year-long Midwifery Early Scholar for Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging (DEIB) position with its University Nurse-Midwives (UNM) faculty practice. All qualified CNM/CM applicants will be considered for the position without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age or protected veteran status.
This full-time position (1.0 FTE, benefits-eligible) will have primarily clinical responsibilities and will hold a faculty appointment in the IRC-Clinical Practice Faculty Track with dedicated time for a year to serve as the Midwifery Early Scholar for DEIB (faculty rank is dependent on experience and qualifications). The University of Colorado, College of Nursing currently has four academic midwifery faculty practices and a midwifery education program. The primary practice site will be UNM located on the Anschutz Medical Campus, in Aurora, CO. The Midwifery Early Scholar for DEIB's dedicated administrative time will support the individual's practice, teaching, and leadership development goals and is dedicated to honor and support the importance of professional diversity.
The Midwifery Early Scholar for DEIB is open to all CNM/CM applicants, with a focus on those who have an interest in working with and advocating for patients who have traditionally experienced barriers to accessing healthcare. This year-long opportunity provides mentorship in academic midwifery faculty practices. Mentorship is provided by faculty from diverse backgrounds who can speak to their own professional challenges and successes. The Early Scholar will co-design their curriculum to match their professional goals (e.g., education, research, leadership) and will be matched with identified mentors across the Anschutz Medical Campus. The position includes dedicated clinical practice and teaching workload.
Supervision Received:
Work is performed independently under the direct supervision of the University Nurse-Midwifery (UNM) Clinical Lead.
Supervision Exercised:
None
Examples of Work Performed:
Academic Engagement & Mentorship
* Engage in and receive mentorship in incorporating DEIB principles in the academic pillars: scholarship, service, research, clinical practice, and teaching. * Focus on teaching and mentorship priorities by using dedicated time; 0.15 FTE will be dedicated to assigned teaching workload and 0.05 will be dedicated to mentorship. * Work with two primary mentors, one who is a champion for DEIB. One mentor will primarily be responsible for midwifery clinical practice needs, and the other to support professional and intrapersonal goals with the identified focus. Both mentors' primary job is to help ensure the fellow's sense of belonging within the college and the clinical practice.
Clinical:
* Provide full scope care to the gynecologic, antepartum, intrapartum, and postpartum client. * Provide care in the outpatient setting, Obstetrics Emergency Department, and Labor & Delivery unit. * Utilize limited obstetric ultrasound skills in the outpatient and inpatient setting. * Attend monthly practice meetings. * Educate health care team learners (APPs, medical students, residents) and actively participate in student evaluations. * Collaborate with health care teams across all practice settings supporting research and quality improvement initiatives. * Perform work in a health care environment with some exposure to biological hazards and infectious disease. * Actively participate in health plan contracts. * Remain credentialed by the health plans and ensure credentialing materials stay current.
Faculty Practice Description:
UNM works collaboratively within the obstetrics and gynecology department and offers people many services including individualized care, group prenatal care, childbirth education, lactation services, behavioral health services, and referrals to specialty care with the University of Colorado and UCHealth systems. UNM provides full-scope midwifery care to individuals at the Anschutz Medical Campus and inpatient care to patients of STRIDE, a local Federally Qualified Health Center. UNM believes that people benefit from personalized and comprehensive care that focuses on the individual while including the support team in the plan. The practice provides care to families from many countries and strives to offer culturally appropriate care. This position is a faculty appointment and involvement in the College of Nursing is expected. The midwife will be part of a midwifery service that consists of 19 CNMs and has a long and successful history within the University of Colorado system.
CU Nursing recognizes that Boldly Transforming Health is inextricably linked to a fundamental and integral commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI). It is a pledge to critical consciousness in teaching, research, and scholarship, clinical care, operational practices, and service to the community. Toward that end, and in alignment with the Future of Nursing report, CU Nursing sees as its central aims: naming and addressing structural systems of oppression, striving to eliminate societal inequities, and working to advance health equity. As such, we seek individuals with demonstrated commitment to creating a justice driven and inclusive learning and working environment. Please provide a diversity statement (800 words or fewer) describing your experience with diversity, equity, inclusion, and anti-oppressive practice within your personal and/or professional communities, including past, current, and anticipated future contributions in these areas. Please provide a statement (800 words or fewer) describing the goals and benefits you'd envision as a result of the faculty mentorship provided to the Midwifery Early Scholar for DEIB.
Work Location:
Onsite - this role is expected to work onsite at Anschutz Medical Campus in Aurora, CO
Why Join Us:
CU Nursing is an amazing place to be. We have the distinct advantage of being a part of a huge medical campus with three incredible hospitals - the VA, the nationally ranked University of Colorado Hospital, and the Children's Hospital Colorado where our nursing students and faculty learn every day. From our beginning 125 years ago as part of the School of Medicine at CU Boulder to our current home at the Anschutz Medical Campus, the college has been a recognized leader in nursing education (ranked #10 in online MS graduate programs by U.S. News & World Report 2023). Our faculty, students and staff have been instrumental in shaping the profession of nursing and teaching the next generation of nurses while treating patients in our own nurse-led clinics. Be a part of an innovative, dynamic, diverse, and exciting workplace -- helping make great things happen. Join us in our quest to boldly transform health together.
Why work for the University?
We have AMAZING benefits and offer exceptional amounts of holiday, vacation and sick leave! The University of Colorado offers an excellent benefits package including:
* Medical: Multiple plan options * Dental: Multiple plan options * Additional Insurance: Disability, Life, Vision * Retirement 401(a) Plan: Employer contributes 10% of your gross pay * Paid Time Off: Accruals over the year * Vacation Days: 22/year (maximum accrual 352 hours) * Sick Days: 15/year (unlimited maximum accrual) * Holiday Days: 10/year * Tuition Benefit: Employees have access to this benefit on all CU campuses * ECO Pass: Reduced rate RTD Bus and light rail service
To see what benefits are available, please visit: https://nursing.cuanschutz.edu/about/careers/benefits
Diversity and Equity:
The University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus is committed to recruiting and supporting a diverse student body, faculty and administrative staff. The university strives to promote a culture of inclusiveness, respect, communication and understanding. We encourage applications from women, ethnically minoritized individuals, persons with disabilities, persons within the LGBTQ community and all veterans. In addition, the Anschutz Campus has also been recognized as an Age-Friendly University. The University of Colorado is committed to diversity and equality in education and employment.
How to Apply:
For full consideration, please submit the following document(s):
* A letter of interest describing relevant job experiences as they relate to listed job qualifications and interest in the position * Curriculum vitae / Resume * Three to five professional references, including name, address, phone number (mobile number if appropriate), and email address * A copy of all current licenses and certifications (LCSW, LPC, CPR/BLS, etc.) * Please provide a diversity statement (800 words or fewer) describing your experience with diversity, equity, inclusion, and anti-oppressive practice within your personal and/or professional communities, including past, current, and anticipated future contributions in these areas. * Please provide a statement (800 words or fewer) describing the goals and benefits you'd envision as a result of the faculty mentorship provided to the Midwifery Early Scholar for DEIB.
Applications are accepted electronically ONLY at www.cu.edu/cu-careers.
Questions should be directed to: College of Nursing Human Resources at CON.HR@ucdenver.edu
Screening of Applications Begins:
Applications will be accepted until finalists are identified, but preference will be given to complete applications received by November 13, 2024. Those who do not apply by this date may or may not be considered.
Anticipated Pay Range:
The starting salary range (or hiring range) for this position has been established as HIRING RANGE:
$95,683 - $105,252 annually at Instructor of Clinical Practice/CNM,
$96,639 - $106,304 annually at Sr. Instructor of Clinical Practice/CNM
$97,596 - $107,357 annually at Assistant Professor of Clinical Practic /CNM
The above salary range (or hiring range) represents the University's good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting. This position is not eligible for overtime compensation unless it is non-exempt.
Your total compensation goes beyond the number on your paycheck. The University of Colorado provides generous leave, health plans and retirement contributions that add to your bottom line.
Total Compensation Calculator: http://www.cu.edu/node/153125
ADA Statement:
The University will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities throughout the employment application process. To request an accommodation pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, please contact the Human Resources ADA Coordinator at hr.adacoordinator@cuanschutz.edu.
Background Check Statement:
The University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus is dedicated to ensuring a safe and secure environment for our faculty, staff, students and visitors. To assist in achieving that goal, we conduct background investigations for all prospective employees.
Vaccination Statement:
CU Anschutz strongly encourages vaccination against the COVID-19 virus and other vaccine preventable diseases. If you work, visit, or volunteer in healthcare facilities or clinics operated by our affiliated hospital or clinical partners or by CU Anschutz, you will be required to comply with the vaccination and medical surveillance policies of the facilities or clinics where you work, visit, or volunteer, respectively. In addition, if you work in certain research areas or perform certain safety sensitive job duties, you must enroll in the occupational health medical surveillance program.
Qualifications:
Minimum Qualifications:
Applicants must meet minimum qualifications at the time of hire.
Instructor of Clinical Practice:
* 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.
o 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.
* A record of demonstrated effectiveness in practice, collegial collaboration, and commitment to a program of scholarship to qualify for the rank of Instructor in the Clinical Series: Clinical Practice Track.
Senior Instructor of Clinical Practice:
* 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.
o 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.
* Demonstrated leadership in area of practice. * Demonstrated experience collaborating with academic colleagues and students in practice activities. * A record of demonstrated effectiveness in practice, collegial collaboration, and commitment to a program of scholarship to qualify for the rank of Senior Instructor in the Clinical Series: Clinical Practice Track.
Assistant Professor of Clinical Practice:
* Master's degree in midwifery from an accredited institution of higher education. * Doctoral degree in nursing, midwifery, an appropriate area of science, or a related area 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.
o 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.
* Demonstrated leadership in area of practice. * Demonstrated experience collaborating with academic colleagues and students in practice activities. * A record of demonstrated effectiveness in practice, collegial collaboration, and commitment to a program of scholarship to qualify for the rank of Assistant Professor in the Clinical Series: Clinical Practice Track.
Preferred Qualifications:
* Current, active DEA licensure. * Limited OB ultrasound experience. * Experience working in a high patient volume and/or high acuity setting. * Experience collaborating with interdisciplinary clinical care teams. * Experience utilizing bilingual skills at a conversation level in a clinical setting. * Experience working with and advocating for patients who have traditionally experienced barriers to accessing healthcare.
Conditions of Employment:
* Must be willing and able to work night and weekend shifts. * Must be willing and able to provide full scope contraceptive services and counseling on abortion services. * Must be willing and able to obtain Colorado RN, APN, RxN, and/or applicable certified midwife professional licenses by date of hire. * Must be willing and able to obtain current board certification as a CNM/CM by date of hire. * Must be willing and able to obtain current DEA license within 18 months of hire. * Must be willing and able to obtain valid NPI number by date of hire. * Must be willing and able to obtain a valid Colorado Medicaid Provider number by date of hire. * Must be willing and able to complete CAQH and all credentialing requirements prior to date of hire. * Must be willing and able to obtain current BLS/CPR certification by date of hire. * Must be willing and able to actively participate in health plan contracts. * Must be willing and able to remain credentialed by the health plans and ensure credentialing materials stay current. * Must be willing and able to work in a patient care environment with some exposure to biological hazards and infectious diseases.
Competencies:
* Exceptional independent judgment to monitor and respond to changes in a client's condition. * Interpersonal skills to work effectively with clients and other members of the health care team. * Skilled in the use of electronic medical health records. * Excellent knowledge of and ability to perform clinical teaching and/or precepting. * Ability to effectively develop and promote practice. * Strong collaborative nature. * Willingness and ability to actively participate in health plan contracts. * Ability to remain credentialed by the health plans and ensure credentialing materials stay current. * Demonstrated commitment to creating a justice driven culture of belonging evidenced by addressing structural systems of oppression, striving to eliminate society inequity, and/or advancing health equity in teaching, practice, scholarship, and/or research.
Department: University Nurse-Midwives (UNM) - Anschutz Medical Campus
Job Title: Midwifery Early Scholar for Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging (DEIB) and Certified Nurse Midwife/Certified Midwife in the Clinical Practice Faculty Track
Position #:00823794 - Requisition #:35343
Job Summary:
The University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus seeks individuals with demonstrated commitment to creating an inclusive learning and working environment. We value the ability to engage effectively with students, faculty, and staff of diverse backgrounds.
Nature of Work:
The University of Colorado College of Nursing is seeking a Certified Nurse-Midwife (CNM) or Certified Midwife (CM) for a year-long Midwifery Early Scholar for Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging (DEIB) position with its University Nurse-Midwives (UNM) faculty practice. All qualified CNM/CM applicants will be considered for the position without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age or protected veteran status.
This full-time position (1.0 FTE, benefits-eligible) will have primarily clinical responsibilities and will hold a faculty appointment in the IRC-Clinical Practice Faculty Track with dedicated time for a year to serve as the Midwifery Early Scholar for DEIB (faculty rank is dependent on experience and qualifications). The University of Colorado, College of Nursing currently has four academic midwifery faculty practices and a midwifery education program. The primary practice site will be UNM located on the Anschutz Medical Campus, in Aurora, CO. The Midwifery Early Scholar for DEIB's dedicated administrative time will support the individual's practice, teaching, and leadership development goals and is dedicated to honor and support the importance of professional diversity.
The Midwifery Early Scholar for DEIB is open to all CNM/CM applicants, with a focus on those who have an interest in working with and advocating for patients who have traditionally experienced barriers to accessing healthcare. This year-long opportunity provides mentorship in academic midwifery faculty practices. Mentorship is provided by faculty from diverse backgrounds who can speak to their own professional challenges and successes. The Early Scholar will co-design their curriculum to match their professional goals (e.g., education, research, leadership) and will be matched with identified mentors across the Anschutz Medical Campus. The position includes dedicated clinical practice and teaching workload.
Supervision Received:
Work is performed independently under the direct supervision of the University Nurse-Midwifery (UNM) Clinical Lead.
Supervision Exercised:
None
Examples of Work Performed:
Academic Engagement & Mentorship
* Engage in and receive mentorship in incorporating DEIB principles in the academic pillars: scholarship, service, research, clinical practice, and teaching. * Focus on teaching and mentorship priorities by using dedicated time; 0.15 FTE will be dedicated to assigned teaching workload and 0.05 will be dedicated to mentorship. * Work with two primary mentors, one who is a champion for DEIB. One mentor will primarily be responsible for midwifery clinical practice needs, and the other to support professional and intrapersonal goals with the identified focus. Both mentors' primary job is to help ensure the fellow's sense of belonging within the college and the clinical practice.
Clinical:
* Provide full scope care to the gynecologic, antepartum, intrapartum, and postpartum client. * Provide care in the outpatient setting, Obstetrics Emergency Department, and Labor & Delivery unit. * Utilize limited obstetric ultrasound skills in the outpatient and inpatient setting. * Attend monthly practice meetings. * Educate health care team learners (APPs, medical students, residents) and actively participate in student evaluations. * Collaborate with health care teams across all practice settings supporting research and quality improvement initiatives. * Perform work in a health care environment with some exposure to biological hazards and infectious disease. * Actively participate in health plan contracts. * Remain credentialed by the health plans and ensure credentialing materials stay current.
Faculty Practice Description:
UNM works collaboratively within the obstetrics and gynecology department and offers people many services including individualized care, group prenatal care, childbirth education, lactation services, behavioral health services, and referrals to specialty care with the University of Colorado and UCHealth systems. UNM provides full-scope midwifery care to individuals at the Anschutz Medical Campus and inpatient care to patients of STRIDE, a local Federally Qualified Health Center. UNM believes that people benefit from personalized and comprehensive care that focuses on the individual while including the support team in the plan. The practice provides care to families from many countries and strives to offer culturally appropriate care. This position is a faculty appointment and involvement in the College of Nursing is expected. The midwife will be part of a midwifery service that consists of 19 CNMs and has a long and successful history within the University of Colorado system.
CU Nursing recognizes that Boldly Transforming Health is inextricably linked to a fundamental and integral commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI). It is a pledge to critical consciousness in teaching, research, and scholarship, clinical care, operational practices, and service to the community. Toward that end, and in alignment with the Future of Nursing report, CU Nursing sees as its central aims: naming and addressing structural systems of oppression, striving to eliminate societal inequities, and working to advance health equity. As such, we seek individuals with demonstrated commitment to creating a justice driven and inclusive learning and working environment. Please provide a diversity statement (800 words or fewer) describing your experience with diversity, equity, inclusion, and anti-oppressive practice within your personal and/or professional communities, including past, current, and anticipated future contributions in these areas. Please provide a statement (800 words or fewer) describing the goals and benefits you'd envision as a result of the faculty mentorship provided to the Midwifery Early Scholar for DEIB.
Work Location:
Onsite - this role is expected to work onsite at Anschutz Medical Campus in Aurora, CO
Why Join Us:
CU Nursing is an amazing place to be. We have the distinct advantage of being a part of a huge medical campus with three incredible hospitals - the VA, the nationally ranked University of Colorado Hospital, and the Children's Hospital Colorado where our nursing students and faculty learn every day. From our beginning 125 years ago as part of the School of Medicine at CU Boulder to our current home at the Anschutz Medical Campus, the college has been a recognized leader in nursing education (ranked #10 in online MS graduate programs by U.S. News & World Report 2023). Our faculty, students and staff have been instrumental in shaping the profession of nursing and teaching the next generation of nurses while treating patients in our own nurse-led clinics. Be a part of an innovative, dynamic, diverse, and exciting workplace -- helping make great things happen. Join us in our quest to boldly transform health together.
Why work for the University?
We have AMAZING benefits and offer exceptional amounts of holiday, vacation and sick leave! The University of Colorado offers an excellent benefits package including:
* Medical: Multiple plan options * Dental: Multiple plan options * Additional Insurance: Disability, Life, Vision * Retirement 401(a) Plan: Employer contributes 10% of your gross pay * Paid Time Off: Accruals over the year * Vacation Days: 22/year (maximum accrual 352 hours) * Sick Days: 15/year (unlimited maximum accrual) * Holiday Days: 10/year * Tuition Benefit: Employees have access to this benefit on all CU campuses * ECO Pass: Reduced rate RTD Bus and light rail service
To see what benefits are available, please visit: https://nursing.cuanschutz.edu/about/careers/benefits
Diversity and Equity:
The University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus is committed to recruiting and supporting a diverse student body, faculty and administrative staff. The university strives to promote a culture of inclusiveness, respect, communication and understanding. We encourage applications from women, ethnically minoritized individuals, persons with disabilities, persons within the LGBTQ community and all veterans. In addition, the Anschutz Campus has also been recognized as an Age-Friendly University. The University of Colorado is committed to diversity and equality in education and employment.
How to Apply:
For full consideration, please submit the following document(s):
* A letter of interest describing relevant job experiences as they relate to listed job qualifications and interest in the position * Curriculum vitae / Resume * Three to five professional references, including name, address, phone number (mobile number if appropriate), and email address * A copy of all current licenses and certifications (LCSW, LPC, CPR/BLS, etc.) * Please provide a diversity statement (800 words or fewer) describing your experience with diversity, equity, inclusion, and anti-oppressive practice within your personal and/or professional communities, including past, current, and anticipated future contributions in these areas. * Please provide a statement (800 words or fewer) describing the goals and benefits you'd envision as a result of the faculty mentorship provided to the Midwifery Early Scholar for DEIB.
Applications are accepted electronically ONLY at www.cu.edu/cu-careers.
Questions should be directed to: College of Nursing Human Resources at CON.HR@ucdenver.edu
Screening of Applications Begins:
Applications will be accepted until finalists are identified, but preference will be given to complete applications received by November 13, 2024. Those who do not apply by this date may or may not be considered.
Anticipated Pay Range:
The starting salary range (or hiring range) for this position has been established as HIRING RANGE:
$95,683 - $105,252 annually at Instructor of Clinical Practice/CNM,
$96,639 - $106,304 annually at Sr. Instructor of Clinical Practice/CNM
$97,596 - $107,357 annually at Assistant Professor of Clinical Practic /CNM
The above salary range (or hiring range) represents the University's good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting. This position is not eligible for overtime compensation unless it is non-exempt.
Your total compensation goes beyond the number on your paycheck. The University of Colorado provides generous leave, health plans and retirement contributions that add to your bottom line.
Total Compensation Calculator: http://www.cu.edu/node/153125
ADA Statement:
The University will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities throughout the employment application process. To request an accommodation pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, please contact the Human Resources ADA Coordinator at hr.adacoordinator@cuanschutz.edu.
Background Check Statement:
The University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus is dedicated to ensuring a safe and secure environment for our faculty, staff, students and visitors. To assist in achieving that goal, we conduct background investigations for all prospective employees.
Vaccination Statement:
CU Anschutz strongly encourages vaccination against the COVID-19 virus and other vaccine preventable diseases. If you work, visit, or volunteer in healthcare facilities or clinics operated by our affiliated hospital or clinical partners or by CU Anschutz, you will be required to comply with the vaccination and medical surveillance policies of the facilities or clinics where you work, visit, or volunteer, respectively. In addition, if you work in certain research areas or perform certain safety sensitive job duties, you must enroll in the occupational health medical surveillance program.
Qualifications:
Minimum Qualifications:
Applicants must meet minimum qualifications at the time of hire.
Instructor of Clinical Practice:
* 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.
o 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.
* A record of demonstrated effectiveness in practice, collegial collaboration, and commitment to a program of scholarship to qualify for the rank of Instructor in the Clinical Series: Clinical Practice Track.
Senior Instructor of Clinical Practice:
* 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.
o 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.
* Demonstrated leadership in area of practice. * Demonstrated experience collaborating with academic colleagues and students in practice activities. * A record of demonstrated effectiveness in practice, collegial collaboration, and commitment to a program of scholarship to qualify for the rank of Senior Instructor in the Clinical Series: Clinical Practice Track.
Assistant Professor of Clinical Practice:
* Master's degree in midwifery from an accredited institution of higher education. * Doctoral degree in nursing, midwifery, an appropriate area of science, or a related area 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.
o 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.
* Demonstrated leadership in area of practice. * Demonstrated experience collaborating with academic colleagues and students in practice activities. * A record of demonstrated effectiveness in practice, collegial collaboration, and commitment to a program of scholarship to qualify for the rank of Assistant Professor in the Clinical Series: Clinical Practice Track.
Preferred Qualifications:
* Current, active DEA licensure. * Limited OB ultrasound experience. * Experience working in a high patient volume and/or high acuity setting. * Experience collaborating with interdisciplinary clinical care teams. * Experience utilizing bilingual skills at a conversation level in a clinical setting. * Experience working with and advocating for patients who have traditionally experienced barriers to accessing healthcare.
Conditions of Employment:
* Must be willing and able to work night and weekend shifts. * Must be willing and able to provide full scope contraceptive services and counseling on abortion services. * Must be willing and able to obtain Colorado RN, APN, RxN, and/or applicable certified midwife professional licenses by date of hire. * Must be willing and able to obtain current board certification as a CNM/CM by date of hire. * Must be willing and able to obtain current DEA license within 18 months of hire. * Must be willing and able to obtain valid NPI number by date of hire. * Must be willing and able to obtain a valid Colorado Medicaid Provider number by date of hire. * Must be willing and able to complete CAQH and all credentialing requirements prior to date of hire. * Must be willing and able to obtain current BLS/CPR certification by date of hire. * Must be willing and able to actively participate in health plan contracts. * Must be willing and able to remain credentialed by the health plans and ensure credentialing materials stay current. * Must be willing and able to work in a patient care environment with some exposure to biological hazards and infectious diseases.
Competencies:
* Exceptional independent judgment to monitor and respond to changes in a client's condition. * Interpersonal skills to work effectively with clients and other members of the health care team. * Skilled in the use of electronic medical health records. * Excellent knowledge of and ability to perform clinical teaching and/or precepting. * Ability to effectively develop and promote practice. * Strong collaborative nature. * Willingness and ability to actively participate in health plan contracts. * Ability to remain credentialed by the health plans and ensure credentialing materials stay current. * Demonstrated commitment to creating a justice driven culture of belonging evidenced by addressing structural systems of oppression, striving to eliminate society inequity, and/or advancing health equity in teaching, practice, scholarship, and/or research.