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 OHSU’s 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
• 1st and 3rd 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 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 
• 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, 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 

Clinical Reporting Location(s): 

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

Benefits 

As one of Portland’s largest and premier employers, OHSU is committed to providing comprehensive, affordable, and customizable benefits for our employees. OHSU’s 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 doesn’t 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 OHSU’s 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 Oregon's 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 Portland's 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 [email protected]