School of Nursing Certified Nurse-Midwife at Oregon Health & Science University – Portland, Oregon

School of Nursing Certified Nurse-Midwife

US-OR-Portland

Requisition ID: 2021-10430
Position Category: Faculty/Provider
Job Type: Faculty
Position Type: Regular Part-Time
Posting Department: School of Nursing
Posting Salary Range: $78.09-$104.06/hr.
Posting FTE: 0.00
Posting Schedule: Varies
Posting Hours: Varies

Department Overview

SON faculty members who have advanced practice specialization (nurse practitioner, nurse­midwife, clinical nurse specialist or nurse anesthetist) may function in all of the missions of the School. Scholarly teaching is an expectation for all. The faculty member must be nationally certified and state licensed. If practice is a part of the FTE assignment, the faculty member must also be credentialed and privileged as a member of the OHSU Professional Staff in accordance with the specialty bylaws. The faculty member will provide services as determined by the Dean in furtherance of the university's missions and goals of teaching, research, patient care, outreach and public service. 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.

This position reports to (supervisor): Michele Megregian

Function/Duties of Position

Scholarly Activities:

• Development of a program of research is an expectation of this position.

Education Activities

• Teaching graduate nursing students in the Nurse Midwifery programs. This includes teaching and leadership in program and curriculum development and advising and mentoring of students.

Service Activities

• These activities could 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 Degree

Licensure

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

Compliance:

• Code of conduct
• HIPAA, Respect at the University & Integrity Booster
• Applicable law, policies, procedures, positions certifying agencies and agreements related to position, department, or OHSU as a whole.

Job-Related Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (Competencies)

• 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 a 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.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience

• A minimum of one year of full scope midwifery practice

• 3 years of clinical practice experience

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.
• Midwives are responsible for independently managing their breaks in coordination with patient care demands. Due to the unpredictable nature of labor and delivery, meal or rest periods may need to be delayed when one or more patients require immediate attention. The ability to prioritize patient care while managing personal needs in a dynamic clinical environment is essential.

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.

Weekend, holiday, evening, night, and call expectations:

• Nurse-midwives can be expected to be assigned to work in the ambulatory and inpatient setting. Inpatient midwifery practice is scheduled in shifts and includes nights, weekends, and holidays.

Bargaining Unit:

• Advanced Practice United (APU).