Certified Nurse Midwife Open Rank in the Non-Tenure Clinical Practice Track

University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus

College of Nursing

Position Title: Certified Nurse Midwife / Instructor / Senior Instructor / Assistant Professor (Open Rank) in the NonTenure Clinical Practice Track

Position location: CU Center for Midwifery at Longmont

Position #:Requisition #: 36463

Job Summary:

Nature of Work:

The University of Colorado College of Nursing is seeking a Certified NurseMidwife (CNM) / Instructor in the NonTenure Clinical Practice Track for a 1.0 FTE benefitseligible 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 clinicallybased as a health care provider and includes an instructor level nontenure clinical practice track appointment within the College of Nursing. The University of Colorado College of Nursing currently has four academic midwifery faculty practices and a midwifery education program.

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Clinic Description:

The CU Center for Midwifery at Longmont is a private practice model that provides holistic personcentered care. We offer people many services including individualized care alternative labor/birth options and water birth with referrals to childbirth education lactation services and provider groups within the system and community. The practice provides fullscope midwifery care to people at an outpatient clinic in Longmont with inpatient services at Longs Peak Hospital. CFM believes that people benefit from personalized and comprehensive care that focuses on the patient while including the family in the plan of care. We serve people who desire an alternative labor and birth experience with a water birth and nitrous oxide option. The CNM will be part of a midwifery service that has a long and successful history within the University of Colorado system. The Longmont practice opened in 2017 and CNMs will be expected to actively participate in practice development and promotion.

Examples of Work Performed:

• 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 lowrisk 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.

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 Childrens 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 nurseled 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 haveAMAZINGbenefits and offerexceptional 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

There are many additional perks & programs with the CU Advantage.

Equal Opportunity Statement:

The University of Colorado (CU) is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with all applicable federal state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. We are committed to creating a workplacewhere all individuals are treated with respect and dignity andwe encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply.

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:

Applicants must meet minimum qualifications at the time of hire.

This is an openrank position and could be categorized as Clinical Instructor Senior Clinical Instructor Assistant Professor Clinical based on experience and qualifications as indicated below:

Minimum Qualifications Instructor:

• Masters 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 DORADepartment of Regulatory Agencies. Must have Colorado licensures by date of hire.

Minimum Qualifications Senior Instructor:

• Masters 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 DORADepartment 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.

Minimum Qualifications Assistant Professor:

• Masters 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.
  • Could be working toward CO clinical licenses during application process and registered with DORADepartment 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.

Conditions of Employment:

• Must be willing and able to obtain current AMCB certification by date of hire.
• 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 licenses by date of hire.
• Must be willing and able to obtain current board certification as a CNM 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 valid Colorado Medicaid Provider number by date of hire
• Must be willing and able to complete CAQH and all credentialing requirements prior to by 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 normal patient care environment with some exposure to biological hazards and infectious diseases.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Current active DEA licensure
• Experience in alternative labor/birth options
• Experience as Surgical First Assistant for Csections

Competencies:

• Exceptional independent judgment to monitor and respond to changes in a clients condition
• Interpersonal skills to work effectively with clients and other members of the health care team
• Skilled in the use of the electronic medical health record
• Excellent knowledge of and ability to perform clinical teaching
• 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

How to Apply:

For full consideration please submit the following document(s):

1. A letter of interest describing relevant job experiences as they relate to listed job qualifications and interest in the position

2. Curriculum vitae / Resume

3. Five professional references including name address phone number (mobile number if appropriate) and email address

4. A copy of all current licenses and certifications (LCSW LPC CPR/BLS etc.

Applications are accepted electronically ONLY at

Questions should be directed to: College of Nursing Human Resources at

Screening of Applications Begins:

Applications will be accepted until finalists are identified but preference will be given to complete applications received by April 2 2025. 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:

$95683 $105252 annually at Instructor of Clinical Practice/CNM

$96639 $106304 annually at Sr. Instructor of Clinical Practice /CNM

$97596 $107357 annually at Assistant Professor of Clinical Practice /CNM

The above salary range or hiring range represents the Universitys 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 nonexempt.

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.

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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 COVID19 virus and othervaccine 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 theoccupational health medical surveillance program.