OHSU
School of Nursing Nurse-Midwifery Faculty
OHSU, Portland, Oregon, us, 97228
Department Overview
To be considered for this position, please submit the following documents:
* Your cover letter that includes:* How you meet the minimum qualifications for this position.* How you meet any of the preferred qualifications for this position.* A general statement describing your teaching and research interests, and how they match with OHSU.
* A statement that addresses your understanding, contributions, and aspirations regarding Justice, Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging, and how you would support OHSU's diverse students and surrounding community populations. This statement should also address your perspective on learning about and building trauma-informed relationships with faculty, staff, and students. What would help you feel that you belong and are supported?
OHSU has three missions: healing, teaching, and discovery. In the School of Nursing, these focus to optimize health, prepare nurse leaders, and transform health care. Infusing these is a fourth: to become a trauma-informed and truly anti-racist institution. The School of Nursing has made the same commitment. We, along with all of OHSU, are striving to become a place where every member can be safe, be at their best, and do their best work. With support from OHSU leadership and the Center for Diversity and Inclusion and using a trauma-informed approach, we are transforming our culture, policies, admissions, hiring, and more.
SON faculty members who have advanced practice specialization (nurse practitioner, nurse-midwife, clinical nurse specialist or nurse anesthetist) may function in all of the missions of the School. Scholarly teaching is an expectation for all. Clinical teaching of other OHSU advanced practice students may be required. The faculty member must be nationally certified by the AMCB, nationally certified by the appropriate certifying body for certification outside of nurse-midwifery, and licensed by the state of Oregon. The faculty member will provide services as determined by the Midwifery Clinical Director or School of Nursing Senior Associate Dean for Practice in furtherance of the university's missions and goals of teaching, research, patient care, outreach and public service. Faculty members with a clinical FTE are also expected to participate in service appropriate to rank and FTE. The advanced practice faculty member is expected to comply with scope of practice, other laws, regulations, OHSU and SON policy, and other applicable professional standards of practice.
If practice is a part of the FTE assignment, the faculty member must be credentialed and privileged as a member of the OHSU Professional Staff and may be required to be credentialed and privileged as a member of Hillsboro Medical Center Medical Staff if working at Hillsboro Medical Center, in accordance with the specialty bylaws. The faculty member will provide clinical services at Hillsboro Medical Center, an OHSU Partner community hospital, as determined by the Clinical Director of Nurse-Midwifery in furtherance of the university's missions and goals of teaching, research, patient care, outreach and public service.
This position reports to (supervisor): Cathy Emeis, Senior Associate Dean
$134,999-$180,758
Function/Duties of Position
* Clinical Activities: Practice that emanates from the School of Nursing is expected to support the teaching and research missions of the School. In the practice environment, teaching occurs concurrently with clinical activities.* This salaried position offers the opportunity for supplementary coverage of labor and delivery call when permanent faculty are unavailable due to illness, retreats, professional travel, vacations, or leave.
* Scholarly Activities: None for Per Diem Faculty.* Education Activities: Clinical education and supervision of graduate nurse-midwifery students and other OHSU learners in the provision of the services to patients in faculty practices. Midwifery students are with on call with clinical faculty 90% of the time.* Service Activities: For faculty with FTE, these activities may include faculty meetings, committee membership, professional activities and other responsibilities as assigned by the Program Director.* Administrative Activities: None* Other Activities: The appointee shall provide services as assigned by the supervisor in furtherance of the university's missions and goals of teaching, research, patient care, outreach and public service.
Required Qualifications
Education: Master's or Doctoral Degree in nursing required, Doctoral Degree preferred.
Registrations, Certifications and/or Licenses: AMCB certification as a nurse-midwife required. Oregon RN license, nurse-midwifery license and current CPR card and NRP certification required.
Experience: Practice in full scope-midwifery for at minimum two years, three years is preferred.
Job Related Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
* Demonstrated ability to satisfy standards of performance delineated by law and associated professional practice standards, the latter set forth as an addendum to the position description.* Ability to manage heavy workload with multiple priorities and inflexible deadlines.* Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.* Proficient in the use of computing hardware and software, including personal computing equipment, electronic medical record, word processing and spreadsheet software.* Regular and consistent attendance at work
Additional Details
Working Conditions:
* Frequent interruptions in an environment of frequent change and fluctuations.* May be exposed to excessive auditory and visual stimulation.* May be required to attend out of town conferences according to School of Nursing travel and reimbursement policies.* May be exposed to body fluids, tissue, possible radiation exposure, and infectious processes.* Subject to computer work for several hours, as needed.* Able to use all appropriate patient care equipment and office equipment within work area.
Physical Requirements/Demands of the Position:
* Standing: On concrete, vinyl, or carpeting up to 4 hours per day and intermittently.* Sitting: Chair or stool continuous up to 8 hours per day and intermittently.* Changing Position: Intermittently, as needed.* Walking: Intermittently up to 4 hours per day on concrete, vinyl, and carpeting.* Carrying: Up to 50 pounds (supplies, equipment, books, papers, etc.) for intermittent periods and distances.* Lifting: Up to 50 pounds (patients, equipment, supplies, books, etc.) Intermittent throughout the day.* Pushing/Pulling: Up to 100 pounds, intermittent, throughout the day.* Bending: From the waist and knees, frequently throughout the day.* Reaching/Handling: Fine manipulation, repetitive, gross motor requiring full ROM in upper extremities, including overhead reaching.* Twisting: All ROM required, intermittent periods, throughout the day.* Climbing: Staircase, intermittently throughout the day.
Benefits
As one of Portland's largest and premier employers, OHSU is committed to providing comprehensive, affordable, and customizable benefits for our employees. OHSU's medical plans offer comprehensive coverage with access to the best physicians and hospitals, including the award-winning care we provide at OHSU. Most full-time employees do not pay any amount for employee-only coverage for medical, dental, and vision coverage. Our total rewards package includes 26 days of PTO*, 9 paid holidays*, employee discount programs, and options for tuition reimbursement, student loan repayment, and retirement plans in addition to many other benefits. Most faculty positions are eligible for relocation assistance.
* Prorated based on FTE.
Creating an inclusive community doesn't just happen, and cannot be achieved by a single department or individual. It is a transformation that occurs only when each of us embraces diversity and leads by example. Candidates that value OHSU's commitment to building an anti-racist workplace are strongly encouraged to apply.
We are seeking the best candidate for the position, and we understand that qualified candidates come from a range of diverse backgrounds, experiences, and pathways to competency. We encourage you to apply if you feel you can perform the essential responsibilities of the position even if you are unsure whether you meet the minimum qualifications described or are unsure if your experience could be considered related experience.
All are welcome
Oregon Health & Science University values a diverse and culturally competent workforce. We are proud of our commitment to being an equal opportunity, affirmative action organization that does not discriminate against applicants on the basis of any protected class status, including disability status and protected veteran status. Individuals with diverse backgrounds and those who promote diversity and a culture of inclusion are encouraged to apply. To request reasonable accommodation contact the Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Department at 503-494-5148 or aaeo@ohsu.edu.
To be considered for this position, please submit the following documents:
* Your cover letter that includes:* How you meet the minimum qualifications for this position.* How you meet any of the preferred qualifications for this position.* A general statement describing your teaching and research interests, and how they match with OHSU.
* A statement that addresses your understanding, contributions, and aspirations regarding Justice, Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging, and how you would support OHSU's diverse students and surrounding community populations. This statement should also address your perspective on learning about and building trauma-informed relationships with faculty, staff, and students. What would help you feel that you belong and are supported?
OHSU has three missions: healing, teaching, and discovery. In the School of Nursing, these focus to optimize health, prepare nurse leaders, and transform health care. Infusing these is a fourth: to become a trauma-informed and truly anti-racist institution. The School of Nursing has made the same commitment. We, along with all of OHSU, are striving to become a place where every member can be safe, be at their best, and do their best work. With support from OHSU leadership and the Center for Diversity and Inclusion and using a trauma-informed approach, we are transforming our culture, policies, admissions, hiring, and more.
SON faculty members who have advanced practice specialization (nurse practitioner, nurse-midwife, clinical nurse specialist or nurse anesthetist) may function in all of the missions of the School. Scholarly teaching is an expectation for all. Clinical teaching of other OHSU advanced practice students may be required. The faculty member must be nationally certified by the AMCB, nationally certified by the appropriate certifying body for certification outside of nurse-midwifery, and licensed by the state of Oregon. The faculty member will provide services as determined by the Midwifery Clinical Director or School of Nursing Senior Associate Dean for Practice in furtherance of the university's missions and goals of teaching, research, patient care, outreach and public service. Faculty members with a clinical FTE are also expected to participate in service appropriate to rank and FTE. The advanced practice faculty member is expected to comply with scope of practice, other laws, regulations, OHSU and SON policy, and other applicable professional standards of practice.
If practice is a part of the FTE assignment, the faculty member must be credentialed and privileged as a member of the OHSU Professional Staff and may be required to be credentialed and privileged as a member of Hillsboro Medical Center Medical Staff if working at Hillsboro Medical Center, in accordance with the specialty bylaws. The faculty member will provide clinical services at Hillsboro Medical Center, an OHSU Partner community hospital, as determined by the Clinical Director of Nurse-Midwifery in furtherance of the university's missions and goals of teaching, research, patient care, outreach and public service.
This position reports to (supervisor): Cathy Emeis, Senior Associate Dean
$134,999-$180,758
Function/Duties of Position
* Clinical Activities: Practice that emanates from the School of Nursing is expected to support the teaching and research missions of the School. In the practice environment, teaching occurs concurrently with clinical activities.* This salaried position offers the opportunity for supplementary coverage of labor and delivery call when permanent faculty are unavailable due to illness, retreats, professional travel, vacations, or leave.
* Scholarly Activities: None for Per Diem Faculty.* Education Activities: Clinical education and supervision of graduate nurse-midwifery students and other OHSU learners in the provision of the services to patients in faculty practices. Midwifery students are with on call with clinical faculty 90% of the time.* Service Activities: For faculty with FTE, these activities may include faculty meetings, committee membership, professional activities and other responsibilities as assigned by the Program Director.* Administrative Activities: None* Other Activities: The appointee shall provide services as assigned by the supervisor in furtherance of the university's missions and goals of teaching, research, patient care, outreach and public service.
Required Qualifications
Education: Master's or Doctoral Degree in nursing required, Doctoral Degree preferred.
Registrations, Certifications and/or Licenses: AMCB certification as a nurse-midwife required. Oregon RN license, nurse-midwifery license and current CPR card and NRP certification required.
Experience: Practice in full scope-midwifery for at minimum two years, three years is preferred.
Job Related Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
* Demonstrated ability to satisfy standards of performance delineated by law and associated professional practice standards, the latter set forth as an addendum to the position description.* Ability to manage heavy workload with multiple priorities and inflexible deadlines.* Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.* Proficient in the use of computing hardware and software, including personal computing equipment, electronic medical record, word processing and spreadsheet software.* Regular and consistent attendance at work
Additional Details
Working Conditions:
* Frequent interruptions in an environment of frequent change and fluctuations.* May be exposed to excessive auditory and visual stimulation.* May be required to attend out of town conferences according to School of Nursing travel and reimbursement policies.* May be exposed to body fluids, tissue, possible radiation exposure, and infectious processes.* Subject to computer work for several hours, as needed.* Able to use all appropriate patient care equipment and office equipment within work area.
Physical Requirements/Demands of the Position:
* Standing: On concrete, vinyl, or carpeting up to 4 hours per day and intermittently.* Sitting: Chair or stool continuous up to 8 hours per day and intermittently.* Changing Position: Intermittently, as needed.* Walking: Intermittently up to 4 hours per day on concrete, vinyl, and carpeting.* Carrying: Up to 50 pounds (supplies, equipment, books, papers, etc.) for intermittent periods and distances.* Lifting: Up to 50 pounds (patients, equipment, supplies, books, etc.) Intermittent throughout the day.* Pushing/Pulling: Up to 100 pounds, intermittent, throughout the day.* Bending: From the waist and knees, frequently throughout the day.* Reaching/Handling: Fine manipulation, repetitive, gross motor requiring full ROM in upper extremities, including overhead reaching.* Twisting: All ROM required, intermittent periods, throughout the day.* Climbing: Staircase, intermittently throughout the day.
Benefits
As one of Portland's largest and premier employers, OHSU is committed to providing comprehensive, affordable, and customizable benefits for our employees. OHSU's medical plans offer comprehensive coverage with access to the best physicians and hospitals, including the award-winning care we provide at OHSU. Most full-time employees do not pay any amount for employee-only coverage for medical, dental, and vision coverage. Our total rewards package includes 26 days of PTO*, 9 paid holidays*, employee discount programs, and options for tuition reimbursement, student loan repayment, and retirement plans in addition to many other benefits. Most faculty positions are eligible for relocation assistance.
* Prorated based on FTE.
Creating an inclusive community doesn't just happen, and cannot be achieved by a single department or individual. It is a transformation that occurs only when each of us embraces diversity and leads by example. Candidates that value OHSU's commitment to building an anti-racist workplace are strongly encouraged to apply.
We are seeking the best candidate for the position, and we understand that qualified candidates come from a range of diverse backgrounds, experiences, and pathways to competency. We encourage you to apply if you feel you can perform the essential responsibilities of the position even if you are unsure whether you meet the minimum qualifications described or are unsure if your experience could be considered related experience.
All are welcome
Oregon Health & Science University values a diverse and culturally competent workforce. We are proud of our commitment to being an equal opportunity, affirmative action organization that does not discriminate against applicants on the basis of any protected class status, including disability status and protected veteran status. Individuals with diverse backgrounds and those who promote diversity and a culture of inclusion are encouraged to apply. To request reasonable accommodation contact the Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Department at 503-494-5148 or aaeo@ohsu.edu.