Clinical Nurse-Midwife Faculty/Assistant Professor

To be considered for this position please submit the following documents:

• A CV that contains the months and years listed for each employment and education experience
• 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.

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 universitys 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 universitys missions and goals of teaching research patient care outreach and public service.

This position reports to (supervisor): Cathy Emeis Senior Associate Dean for Practice

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.

Specific duties include:

Provide supplementary coverage of labor and delivery call when the permanent faculty are ill in retreat traveling professionally on vacation or on leave. The primary expectation is the provision of clinical midwifery services to patients in the faculty practice during both day and night shifts.

Scholarly Activities:

• Participates in scholarly activities based on faculty rank.
  • At the Assistant Professor rank or higher faculty in the practice mission demonstrates competence in an area of clinical expertise and engages in inquiry and scholarship that contributes to the practice of clinical practice.
  • At the Assistant Professor rank or higher faculty in the research mission advance a program of research prepares grants and seeks funding and engages with other missions to foster inquiry within the SON.
• 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 universitys missions and goals of teaching research patient care outreach and public service.

Education:

• Masters or Doctoral Degree in nursing required Doctoral Degree preferred

Registrations Certifications and/or Licenses:

• AMCB certification as a nurse-midwife
• Oregon RN license
• Nurse-midwifery license
• Current NRP certification
• BLS certification from the American Heart Association (AHA)

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

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 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.