Instructor – CFM

Posting Description: The University of Colorado College of Nursing is seeking a Certified Nurse-Midwife (CNM) for a full-time Instructor position with the Center for Midwifery (CFM) in Aurora, CO at the Anschutz Medical Campus. This position includes a faculty role within the College of Nursing and is full scope including antepartum, intrapartum, postpartum, well woman and gynecological care to an educated population of women seeking midwifery care. CFM is a faculty midwifery practice consisting of 5 CNMs. The Center for Midwifery is private practice model which works collaboratively within the OB/GYN department. We offer women and families many services including individualized care, alternative labor/birth options, childbirth education, lactation services, mental health services, water birth and referrals to physician groups in other departments. The practice provides full-scope midwifery care to women at two locations with births occurring at the University of Colorado Hospital Birth Center. CFM believes that women benefit from personalized and comprehensive care that focuses on the patient while including the family in the plan of care. We serve women who desire an alternative labor and birth experience with water birth option. The nurse-midwife will be part of a midwifery service that has a long and successful history within the University of Colorado system. Applications are accepted electronically at www.jobsatcu.com, refer to job posting F00622 Applications will be accepted until the position is filled; start date negotiable. Salary is commensurate with skills and experience. The University of Colorado offers a full benefits package. Information on University benefits programs, including eligibility, is located at http://www.cu.edu/pbs/ The University of Colorado Denver 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 prior to their employment. The University of Colorado strongly supports the principle of diversity. We encourage applications from women, ethnic minorities, persons with disabilities and all veterans. The University of Colorado is committed to diversity and equality in education and employment.

Minimum Qualifications: * Graduate from an accredited school of nursing or midwifery * Current AMCB certification * State RN & APN Licensure * BLS and NRP Certification

Required Competencies/Knowledge, Skills and abilities: * Independent judgment is necessary to monitor and respond to changes in a client's condition * Interpersonal skills to work effectively with clients and other members of the health care team

Desired Qualifications: * Strong collaborative nature * Experienced in water birth and alternative labor/birth options * Clinical teaching * Proficient use of the electronic medical health record * Prescriptive Authority & DEA * A minimum of one year of full scope practice providing antepartum, intrapartum, postpartum, well woman and gynecological care

Campus: Anschutz Medical Campus

The University of Colorado is committed to diversity and equality in education and employment.

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