Certified Nurse Midwife - Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology

Certified Nurse Midwife Opportunities At Vanderbilt University Medical Center

Discover Vanderbilt University Medical Center: Located in Nashville, Tennessee, and operating at a global crossroads of teaching, discovery, and patient care, VUMC is a community of individuals who come to work each day with the simple aim of changing the world. It is a place where your expertise will be valued, your knowledge expanded, and your abilities challenged. Vanderbilt Health is committed to an environment where everyone has the chance to thrive and where your uniqueness is sought and celebrated. It is a place where employees know they are part of something that is bigger than themselves, take exceptional pride in their work and never settle for what was good enough yesterday. Vanderbilt's mission is to advance health and wellness through preeminent programs in patient care, education, and research.

Vanderbilt University Medical Center is seeking a talented faculty or staff certified nurse midwife (CNM) to join the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology on the General OB/Gyn team in Nashville, Tennessee and surrounding region.

Position Highlights:

• Vanderbilt's OB/Gyn Department is comprised of a multi-disciplinary team of over 150 general and specialist physicians, NPs, and CNMs in six specialty divisions dedicated to excellence in clinical and population women's health care and training the next generation of women's health care providers.
• Our growing department provides comprehensive, state-of-the-art clinical care for a diverse patient population at two major inpatient centers, 10 ambulatory sites, a birthing center, and five outreach practices.
• Staff assignment or faculty appointment at the rank of instructor, assistant professor, or associate professor with the opportunity to teach fellows, residents, and other learners. Participate in clinical or translational research and/or QI projects during protected academic time.
• Enjoy an academically rich and collaborative community where you will have strong leadership support to innovate and develop your career as an educator and leader within the organization and beyond.
• Vanderbilt offers an open and inclusive culture that supports development, learning, diversity, and team-focused care.

Qualifications:

• Masters-prepared CNM with a solid commitment to the Vanderbilt values of innovation, collaboration, and quality. Academic rank is commensurate with qualifications, experience, and career goals.
• 5 years of experience is preferred with a minimum of 5 years high risk experience & willingness to obtain/retain circumcision privileges

Benefits:

• Relocation allowance
• Faculty salary supplement for some positions
• Professional Development allowance and CME time
• Immediate access to PTO
• Lucrative retirement match
• No state income tax in TN
• High-quality, low-cost medical, dental, and vision insurance
• As a non-profit organization, our employees are eligible for federal loan forgiveness programs
• Wellbeing programs that include but are not limited to mental, physical, and financial health
• And much more!

Location:

• Vanderbilt University Hospital

Vanderbilt Health is one of the most prominent academic medical centers in the Southeast, with 7 hospitals, 180+ outpatient clinics, over 100 residency and fellowship programs, and NIH funding over $500M. In order to address the pressing needs of women in today's world, our department is dedicated to excellence in clinical and population women's health care, to training the next generation of women's health care providers, and to answering important clinical and biologic questions in women's health. The VUMC OB/Gyn training programs remain among the most highly regarded and sought-after training opportunities in the US.

Nashville is rich in cultural, sporting, recreational, and historical attractions, and is known as Music City, USA. One of the fastest growing areas in the US, Nashville boasts a lower-than-average cost of living, no state income tax, and higher than average per capita income, as well as a diverse population and over 20 colleges and universities. With an international airport, vibrant arts and music scene, real estate either downtown or in the countryside, and abundant outdoor activities, central Tennessee is a great environment to live and work.