Triage Midwife

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 statement describing your teaching research and scholarship interests and how they align with the OHSU mission.

At OHSUs School of Nursing we are guided by a mission of healing teaching and discovery to optimize health prepare nurse leaders and transform health care. As a trauma-informed organization we are deeply committed to fostering a culture grounded in well-being diversity excellence integrity and collaboration. We value health safety and respect for all. We promote equity inclusion and social justice striving for innovation and sustainability in all we do.

The appointee shall provide services as assigned by the supervisor in furtherance of the universitys missions and goals of teaching research patient care outreach and public service.

This position reports to (supervisor): Michele Megregian CNM

The Nurse-Midwifery program seeks clinical faculty midwives who are committed to providing evidence-based patient-centered reproductive healthcare. Nurse-Midwives in our faculty practice provide full-scope reproductive care in the inpatient and ambulatory settings. In addition Clinical Nurse-Midwifery faculty participate in student clinical experiences student mentoring and simulation/skills events in close collaboration with the Nurse-Midwifery academic program faculty.

Clinical Activities: Triage nurse-midwives work closely with the other obstetric teams (primarily Generalist OB (OB) and Maternal Fetal Medicine (MFM) teams and Family Medicine (FM) and Marquam Hill Nurse-Midwives (CNM) teams as needed) to provide comprehensive timely and efficient assessment and care. The Triage Nurse-Midwife will independently assess and evaluate patients and will manage and discharge patients either independently or in collaboration with the OB teams. Patient care includes those individualspresenting for common pregnancy-related postpartum-related and primary care concerns including patients of all gestational weeks. The Triage Nurse-Midwife also participates in creating maintaining and updating guidelines policies and procedures for the Triage Unit.

Educational Activities: Provides effective clinical instruction as requested.

Service Activities: As assigned by the Practice Manager

Scholarly Activities: Not required

Administrative Activites: As assigned by the Practice Manager

Other Activities: As assigned by the Practice Manager

Education (Degree dependent on academic program type and rank of position.):

• Instructor: MSN or equivalent
• Assistant Professor: PhD/DNP or equivalent

Registrations Certifications and/or Licenses (Current licensure & certifications could be required depending on position and academic program.):

• Oregon RN license
• BLS certification from the American Heart Association (AHA)
• Other: ACNM/ACC/AMCB certification required NRP required; ACLS preferred
  
  

Experience (Experience dependent on academic program type and rank of position.):

• 2 years of clinical practice experience required;
• Teaching experience at the preceptor level is preferred.
• 3^rd trimester ultrasound and First-Assist skills required

Benefits

As one of Portlands largest and premier employers OHSU is committed to providing comprehensive affordable and customizable benefits for our employees. OHSUs 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 doesnt 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 OHSUs 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.