Nurse Midwife, Certified

Certified Nurse Midwife

Applications accepted on an ongoing basis until position is filled.

Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Denver has been serving Northern Colorado since 1927. We serve tens of thousands of people each year in seven ministries:
Marisol Services, Early Childhood Education, Shelter Services, Catholic Charities Housing, St. Raphael Counseling, Family, Kinship, and Senior Services; and Parish & Community Engagement.

Our employees are crucial to our success in achieving our mission to extend the healing ministry of Jesus Christ to the poor and those in need. Catholic Charities provides a work environment where self-motivated and mission driven individuals are recognized and rewarded.

Catholic Charities is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to welcoming applicants and program participants of all faiths; as well as an inclusive and welcoming environment for staff, volunteers, and program participants.

Purpose of Position:

A Certified Nurse Midwife at Catholic Charities:

• Exercises independent judgment related to patient assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and counseling.
• Collaborates with other healthcare professionals and refers patients to specialists when necessary.
• Provides antepartum, intrapartum, and postpartum care.
• Performs routine gynecological care, from menarche to menopause, including wellness examinations, STD/STI testing and treatment, miscarriage, ectopic pregnancy, and abortion follow-up.
• Educates patients on fertility awareness and infertility care consistent with Catholic medical ethics.
• Trained to perform limited obstetric and gynecological ultrasound.
• Maintains patient medical records.
• Provides emotional support for their patients.
• Serves as a member of Marisol Health multi-disciplinary team to integrate and coordinate whole person care.
• Shares call rotation and clinic equally between providers.
• Supports, promotes, and adheres to Catholic Charities' vision, mission, values, and Code of Ethics.
• Reflects Catholic Charities' commitment to treating all persons with dignity and respect.
• Uses creativity and innovation in program development and service delivery.
• Maintains confidentiality of client and agency information.
• Regular and predictable attendance.

Requirements

Qualifications:

• Ability to obtain DEA registration in the state of Colorado.
• Training as a first assistant for cesarean sections or willingness to obtain such training.
• Excellent interpersonal communication skills, especially with people experiencing crisis.
• Familiarity with principles and practices related to medical or mental health clinic planning, records management and general administration, including policies related to HIPAA regulations.
• Knowledge of the service population's cultural and socioeconomic characteristics and the appropriate techniques and practices for the client population.
• Ability to interact effectively as a team member and independently with Agency staff and with a diverse client base.
• Certified by an ACME-accredited program (Accreditation Commission for Midwifery Education) and licensed as a Certified Nurse Midwife in Colorado or ability to apply in Colorado; and one to two years of in-hospital midwifery experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Ministerial Requirements:

Be a fully initiated Catholic in the communion of the Catholic Church and/or intentionally living out the five precepts of the Church (CCC ). Refrain from public promotion or approval of, or the living out of, any conduct or lifestyle that would reflect discredit or disgrace on, or cause scandal in relationship to, the Archdiocese of Denver, or considered to be in contradiction with Catholic doctrine or morals.

Provider Ethical Agreement:

Marisol Health strives to provide excellent, evidenced base care that is also morally sound. Providers and staff at Marisol Health have agreed to follow the Ethical and Religious Directives for Catholic Health Care Services as issued by the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops.

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Skills:

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and…