Certified Nurse Midwife

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West Virginia University School of Medicine and the Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology, and Reproductive Sciences seek a Certified Nurse Midwife (ranks available: Instructor). The successful candidate will be expected to practice in Morgantown, WV.

Duties: Our midwives collaboratively practice with faculty OBGYN Specialists, Uro-Gynecologists, and MFM Specialists allowing complete care for midwifery patients. OB and Off-Service (Family Medicine, ER, and Anesthesia) resident teaching, in both clinical setting and lecture format are an important component of the job. Medical and Nursing student teaching as well as Advanced Practice Nurse preceptorship add to this challenging position.

Midwife Faculty at WVU Medicine are committed to:

• providing comprehensive care to women utilizing the latest advancements in medical technology and evidence-based practices.
• collaborating closely with a multidisciplinary team of specialists to deliver personalized and compassionate care to our patients.
• engaging in cutting-edge research and scholarly activities aimed at advancing the field of OBGYN and Reproductive Sciences and improving clinical outcomes.
• playing a pivotal role in educating and mentoring medical students, and residents helping to shape the future generation of healthcare leaders.

As a member of our department, faculty midwifes also benefit from the extensive resources and support available within the WVU Medicine system, a multi-state network, including state-of-the-art facilities, ongoing professional development opportunities, and a collaborative and inclusive work environment.

The West Virginia University Health System is West Virginia's largest health system and the state's largest employer. The System has undergone significant expansion in specialty and sub-specialty care in areas such as cancer, heart and vascular, and neuroscience, among many others. The Health System operates West Virginia's first and only multi-organ transplant center, and opened a new, 150-bed Children's Hospital in September 2022.

Today, the WVU Health System has more than 2,400 licensed beds, 3,900 providers, and nearly 30,000 employees. Anchored by a 700-bed academic medical center in Morgantown, the Health System includes more than 20 member hospitals that collectively serve a multi-state region that includes West Virginia, Western Maryland, Eastern Ohio, and Southwestern Pennsylvania. To learn more, visit WVUMedicine.org.

Morgantown is consistently rated as one of the best small metropolitan areas in the country for both lifestyle and business climate. The area offers the cultural diversity and amenities of a large city in a safe, family-friendly environment. There is also an excellent school system and an abundance of beautiful homes and recreational activities. Morgantown is located just over an hour south of Pittsburgh, PA and three hours from Washington, D.C. and Baltimore, MD.

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For additional questions, please contact Trevor.Haddix@wvumedicine.org.

West Virginia University & University Health Associates are an AA/EO employer - Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran - and WVU is the recipient of an NSF ADVANCE award for gender equity.

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WVU Medicine is proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer. We value diversity among our workforce and invite applications from all qualified applicants regardless of race, ethnicity, culture, gender, sexual orientation, sexual identity, gender identity and expression, socioeconomic status, language, national origin, religious affiliation, spiritual practice, age, mental and physical ability/disability or Veteran status.