Triage Midwife Clinical Associate

Department Overview

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.

The Triage Department APP delivers care aligned with a defined scope of practice in OB Triage with work expectations operationalized through departmental workflows productivity standards and performance expectations consistent with the CBA and institutional policies.

This role is structured to meet contract-defined work expectations of 125 12-hour shifts per year for 0.75 cFTE inclusive of weekdays and exclusive of night holiday or weekend coverage aligned with the clinical coverage model and patient care needs of the service.

The Triage Department APP will participate in departmental scheduling processes including weekdays with scheduling practices aligned to contract provisions equitable distribution of coverage and maintenance of safe consistent clinical operations.

This position is represented by the Oregon Nurses Association Advance Practice United subject to the active collective bargaining agreement.

Function/Duties of Position

Clinical:

• Work with pregnant individuals who present for evaluation to Triage
• Practice Area: Ambulatory; practice type: shared
• Clinical coverage requirement: daytime only; may be called to deliveries for OR First Assist
• Department specific activities: Independent evaluation and management of appropriate triage patients of any gestational age. As assigned by medical and inpatient directors
• Concurrent precepting of multidiscipilary learners

All APPs are expected to support the clinical education and research mission of OHSU through routine clinical care that includes working with students trainees and patients participating in research consistent with their role scope of practice and applicable contract and institutional policies

Required Qualifications

Education:

• Successful completion of a Master Degree in Nursing or Master of Science in Nursing or relevant Doctoral degree in the specialty of Certified Nurse Midwife
• OR
• Successful completion of a Master Degree in Physician Assistant/Associate Studies from an accredited program.

Experience:

• 2 years full scope as hospital CNM
• OR
• 2 years PA with experience in hospital perinatal care

Job Related Knowledge and Skills:

• Advanced fetal monitoring skills
• 1 st and 3 rd trimester ultrasound skills
• AND
• Physician Assistant/Associate must provide documentation of either completion of OB/Gyn focused fellowship (than includes vaginal birth) or provide evidence of prior experience in vaginal deliveries

Registartions certifications Licensure:

• Current RN and APRN NP / CNM licensure with the Oregon Board of Nursing.
• Current national AMCB/ACNM Certification.
• Current BLS certification
• DEA license
• Current NRP certification
• ACLS certification (preferred)

- OR -

• Current PA licensure with the Oregon Medical Board.
• Current NCCPA Certification.
• Current BLS Certification.
• DEA license
• Current NRP certification

Additional Details

Working Conditions:

• Frequent Interruptions in an environment of frequent changes and fluctuations
• May be exposed to excessive auditory and visual stimulation.
• May berequiredto attend out of town conferences according to School of Nursing travel and reimbursement policies.
• May be exposed to body fluids tissuepossible radiationexposure and infectious processes.
• Subject to computer work for several hours as needed.
• Able to use allappropriate patientcare equipment and office equipment within work area
• Able to self-regulate for meals and biobreaks

Physical Deminads and Equipment Usage:

• 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 papersetc) for intermittent periods and distances.
• Lifting: Up to 50 pounds (patients equipment supplies booksetc) Intermittent throughout the day
• Pushing/Pulling: Up to 100 pounds intermittent throughout the day
• Bending: From the waist and kneesfrequentlythroughout the day
• Reaching/Handling: Fine manipulation repetitive gross motor requiring full ROM in upperextremities
• including overhead reaching.
• Twisting: All ROMrequired intermittent periods throughout the day
• Climbing: Staircase intermittently throughout the day

Clinical Reporting Location(s) :

• 12C Labor & Delivery 12C Labor & Delivery Triage Fetal Monitoring Unit

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.

Why apply to OHSU

We are Oregons only public academic health center.

In addition to caring for patients we lead groundbreaking research. We also train the next generation of health care professionals. As Portlands largest employer we give you opportunities to learn and advance in a system of hospitals and clinics across Oregon and Southwest Washington.

All are welcome.

OHSU welcomes people of all ages ethnicities genders national origins religions and sexual orientations. We are striving to build an anti-racist multicultural institution and encourage people with diverse backgrounds to apply.

To request reasonable accommodation contact

Required Experience:

IC