APP Certified Nurse Midwife: Senior Instructor – Assistant Professor

Job Summary

The Division of Academic Specialists in Obstetrics and Gynecology in the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology has an opening for a 1.0 full‑time faculty at the rank of Senior Instructor or Assistant Professor for a Certified Nurse‑Midwife (CNM) to provide outpatient clinical care in obstetrics and gynecology as a member of the University’s Women Care (UWC) practice. Outpatient duties include primarily obstetric care, annual visits, and benign gynecologic care including contraception.

This job involves the education of residents, advanced practice providers, and/or medical students. There is a potential for inpatient work although emphasis will initially be on ambulatory practice.

Successful candidates must demonstrate competency obtaining patient histories, physical examination, and the assessment and development of appropriate plans of care in the Ob‑Gyne clinical setting. Candidates must demonstrate effective communication, both orally and in writing, with primary care providers, specialists, and team members to meet the comprehensive needs of patients.

• Provide comprehensive prenatal and postpartum care to low and high‑risk patients as part of a collaborative team.
• Provide general gynecological care to women in the outpatient setting including well woman care, contraceptive/family planning, and problem focused gyn care.
• Provide gyn office procedures including IUD insertion/removal, Nexplanon insertion/removal, and endometrial and vulvar biopsies.
• Facilitate patient access to our outpatient network of care.
• Participate in departmental meetings and committees.
• Participate in research, as desired.

Onsite – this role is expected to work onsite and is located in the greater Aurora area, Colorado.

The Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology provides a full spectrum of clinical care for women of all ages, participate in research, and provide education to students and residents. The Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology is dedicated to serving the women of Colorado and the surrounding states; excelling in the education of medical students and residents, delivering comprehensive patient care; and participating in research into areas of women's health.

Our vision is to optimize the health and well‑being of women across their lifespan by utilizing our unique strength.

We have AMAZING benefits and offer exceptional 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.

Applicants must meet minimum qualifications at the time of hire.

• Graduate from an accredited school of nursing or midwifery
• Active AMCB certification
• Current Advanced Practice Registered Nurse licensure in the state of Colorado
• Current Registered Nurse licensure in the state of Colorado
• Prescriptive authority required.
• Must have Colorado licensures registered with DORA-Department of Regulatory Agencies by date of hire.
• Five (5) or more years clinical experience in full‑scope practice as an CNM in Obstetrical/Gynecological care
• Demonstrates meritorious achievements in several of the following areas: teaching, clinical activity, research, service, and scholarship

• DNP/PhD or equivalent experience
• Graduate from an accredited school of nursing or midwifery
• Active AMCB certification
• Current Advanced Practice Registered Nurse licensure in the state of Colorado
• Current Registered Nurse licensure in the state of Colorado
• Prescriptive authority required.
• Must have Colorado licensures registered with DORA (Department of Regulatory Agencies)…