Faculty - Certified Nurse Midwife

West Virginia University; Buckhannon (WV); Presencial; USD 110.000 - 140.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

WVU Medicine in Buckhannon, West Virginia, seeks a Certified Nurse Midwife (Instructor) to join a nationally respected OB/GYN team. The role involves practicing alongside faculty specialists, contributing to resident and student education, and advancing clinical care with evidence-based practices.

The successful candidate will collaborate across departments, participate in teaching, and engage in scholarly activities to improve outcomes for women and families within the WVU Medicine system.

Formación

• CNM certification required.
• Experience teaching residents or students preferred.
• Ability to practice in Buckhannon, WV.

Responsabilidades

• Provide comprehensive obstetric and gynecologic care using the latest evidence-based practices.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team of specialists to deliver personalized care.
• Engage in research and scholarly activities to advance the field of OB/GYN and reproductive sciences.
• Educate and mentor medical students and residents to develop future healthcare leaders.

Conocimientos

CNM Credential

Clinical teaching

Team collaboration

Educación

CNM certification

Descripción del empleo

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The West Virginia University Health System, the state’s largesthealth system and largest private employer, comprises 18 hospitalsthroughout the state and bordering states. In addition, it includesfive institutes, as well as providing management services for otherlocal hospitals through affiliate agreements.

Whether you are caring for our patients at one of the criticalaccess hospitals, community sites, regional or academic medicalcenters, we are all one WVU Health System.

Work Here. Thrive Here.

Additional Job Description

The Opportunity

Innovative approaches in Obstetrics and Gynecology start here. Joina team of nationally respected, board-certified providers who arecommitted to providing quality care, educating providers, andconducting research to advance the field.

West Virginia University School of Medicine and the Department ofObstetrics, Gynecology, and Reproductive Sciences seek a CertifiedNurse Midwife (ranks available: Instructor). The successfulcandidate will be expected to practice in Buckhannon, WestVirginia.

Duties: Our midwives collaboratively practice with faculty OBGYNSpecialists, Uro-Gynecologists, and MFM Specialists allowingcomplete care for midwifery patients. OB and Off-Service (FamilyMedicine, ER, and Anesthesia) resident teaching, in both clinicalsetting and lecture format are an important component of the job.Medical and nursing student teaching, as well as Advanced PracticeNurse preceptorship add to this challenging position.

• providing comprehensive care to women utilizing the latestadvancements in medical technology and evidence-basedpractices.
• collaborating closely with a multidisciplinary team ofspecialists to deliver personalized and compassionate care to ourpatients.
• engaging in cutting-edge research and scholarly activitiesaimed at advancing the field of OBGYN and Reproductive Sciences andimproving clinical outcomes.
• playing a pivotal role in educating and mentoring medicalstudents, and residents helping to shape the future generation ofhealthcare leaders.

Faculty midwifes benefit from the extensive resources and supportavailable within the WVU Medicine system, a multi-state network,including state-of-the-art facilities, ongoing professionaldevelopment opportunities, and a collaborative and inclusive workenvironment.

Meet the Chair

Brian Casey, MD, ABOG-MFM, joined the WVU Medicine team in March2024. Dr. Casey came with an extensive background in high-qualityhealthcare and a commitment to improving care for women in WestVirginia and beyond.

Casey joined WVU Medicine from the University of Alabama atBirmingham, where he held numerous leadership roles, including thevice chair of Obstetrics, division director of Maternal-FetalMedicine, assistant program director of the MFM Fellowship,alternate principal investigator for theEuniceKennedy-ShriverNational Institute of Child Health and HumanDevelopment Maternal-Fetal Medicine Units Network, and interimdirector of the Obstetric Medical Complications Clinic.

Before his time in Alabama, Casey served as MFM division director,MFM fellowship director at the University of Texas SouthwesternMedical Center, principal investigator for the Dallas MFMU Networksite, and chief of Obstetrics for Parkland Health and HospitalSystem in Texas. He also serves as an editor of WilliamsObstetrics.

Casey completed his fellowship at UT Southwestern/ParklandHealth and Hospital System in Dallas and his residency at SaintBarnabas Medical Center in Livingston, New Jersey. He received hismedical degree from the Temple University School of Medicine.

Working and Living in West Virginia

Pursuing a career at West Virginia’s largest health system and thestate’s largest private employer, the West Virginia UniversityHealth System (WVU Medicine), means you have access to manychallenging and rewarding opportunities in Obstetrics, Gynecology,and Reproductive Sciences.

The System has undergone significant expansion in specialty andsub‑specialty care in areas such as women’s health, cancer, heartand vascular, and neuroscience, among many others. The HealthSystem operates West Virginia’s first and only multi-organtransplant center and opened a 150-bed Children’s Hospital inSeptember 2022. This includes our state-of-the-art birthingcenter.

Today, the WVU Health System has more than 3,400 licensed beds,4,900 providers, and nearly 35,000 employees. Anchored by an880-bed academic medical center in Morgantown, the Health Systemincludes 25 member hospitals that collectively serve a multi-stateregion.

West Virginia offers a unique blend of natural beauty and thrivinghealthcare opportunities. Whether you’re exploring the AppalachianMountains, hiking through scenic parks, or strolling throughcharming small towns, West Virginia is a place where every stepbrings you closer to nature’s wonders.

Each season in West Virginia brings its own magic. Spring blossomswith vibrant flowers and scenic hikes. Summer invites you toexplore outdoor adventures like rafting or visiting the stunninglakes. In fall, experience the beautiful foliage and harvestfestivals. Winter brings opportunities for skiing and cozying up bythe fire in picturesque mountain cabins.

West Virginia is home to renowned institutions like WVU Medicine,which leads the way in medical innovation and patient care. Thestate is also rich in cultural experiences, with local music, arts,and food reflecting its diverse heritage.

For those looking to grow professionally, WVU Medicine offersaccess to advanced education opportunities and a strong focus onprofessional development.

Come enjoy the peaceful pace, the stunning landscapes, and thesense of community that defines West Virginia, where your careerand lifestyle can flourish together.

Careers at WVU Medicine

Whether it’s measured by lives improved, accolades earned, or thepersonal fulfillment of growing your skills, a career with WVUMedicine is unlike any other in healthcare.

Here, you’ll experience a workplace where collaboration andteamwork are at the heart of everything we do. Physicians, nurses,technicians, staff, and management form a close-knit, supportiveteam united by a shared commitment to exceptional patient care andmutual respect.

WVU Medicine offers an unparalleled range of benefits, and a strongdedication to work/life balance. Whether it’s ensuring yourpersonal life thrives alongside your career or offering meaningfulrewards for your hard work, one thing is certain: WVU Medicine isthe perfect place for an incredibly fulfilling and impactfulcareer.

Contact Information

Brian Casey, MD

Chair & Professor, WVU Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology,& Reproductive Sciences

[e-mail]

Trevor Haddix, MHA

Physician Provider Recruiter & Talent Advisor, WVUMedicine

[e-mail]

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Exempt/Non-Exempt

United States of America (Exempt)

Company

UHA University Health Associates

Cost Center

8129 UHA Obgyn Buckhannon

Address

1 Amalia Drive

Buckhannon

West Virginia

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