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Denver Health

Public hospital system providing comprehensive care

Midwife

Advanced Practice ProvidersConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeDenver, CO, USA$133.7k - $149.4k /yrIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • A master's degree from a nationally accredited midwife degree program is required.
  • One to three years of inpatient and outpatient midwifery care is required.
  • Current Certified Nurse Midwife certification from the American Midwifery Certification Board is required.
  • Neonatal Resuscitation Program certification from the American Heart Association is required.
  • Basic Life Support certification from the American Heart Association is required.
  • Drug Enforcement Administration registration is required.
  • Certified Nurse Midwife licensure from the Colorado Department of Regulatory Agencies is required.
  • Nurse Midwife Prescriber registration from the Colorado Department of Regulatory Agencies is required.
  • Knowledge consistent with the core competencies of basic midwifery practice is required.
  • Ability to prescribe medications including controlled substances, contraceptives, and hormone therapy is required.
  • Skill translating scientific evidence to clinical practice is required.
  • Skill in diagnostic and treatment techniques is required.
  • Skill in empathic communication and trauma-informed care is required.
  • Ability to educate employees, midwifery students, nurse-practitioner students, medical students, and residents in the clinical setting is required.
  • Ability to exercise initiative and judgment in selecting proper treatment is required.
  • Ability to respond appropriately in emergency situations is required.

Responsibilities

  • Evaluate and monitor patients' health conditions in collaboration with the interdisciplinary team, according to standards of care and current clinical practice guidelines, and refer patients to specialty services as needed.
  • Assess patients' health status through medical-record review, a thorough health history, and physical examination.
  • Order and interpret diagnostic tests and provide patient care accordingly.
  • Admit and discharge patients from hospital inpatient care.
  • Perform gynecologic and obstetrical procedures within the scope of expertise, including long-acting reversible contraceptives and limited obstetric ultrasound.
  • Prescribe medications, including controlled substances and contraceptives.
  • Complete required clinical documentation accurately, thoroughly, and in a timely manner.
  • Support patient autonomy in decision-making by educating patients about health conditions and treatment options.
  • Teach and supervise midwifery, nurse-practitioner, and medical students, and residents, in the clinical setting.
  • Participate in clinical education of healthcare students as deemed appropriate by supervising medical staff.
  • Provide care to pregnant and birthing individuals throughout the childbearing cycle, including antepartum, intrapartum, postpartum, and neonatal care.
  • Provide primary healthcare services from adolescence through menopause, including gynecologic and family-planning services, diagnosis and treatment of illnesses, health promotion, disease prevention, and individualized wellness education and counseling.
  • Perform administrative support functions as required.

Desired Qualifications

  • Knowledge of electronic health record systems is preferred, specifically EPIC.

About the Company

Denver Health

Public hospital system providing comprehensive care

Denver Health runs hospitals and clinics in Denver, providing emergency care, inpatient and outpatient services, and public health programs. Care is coordinated through primary care with referrals to specialists and hospital services within an integrated network that uses shared medical records. It stands out as a large, public safety-net system that serves uninsured and low-income patients and emphasizes care coordination across locations. Its goal is to ensure access to high-quality care for all residents, reduce health disparities, and improve the Denver community's overall health.

Company size
5,001-10,000
Company stage
Not listed
Total funding
Not listed
Headquarters
Denver, CO
Founded
1860

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