Manager, Midwifery Education

denverhealth; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Denver Health seeks a mission-driven Manager of Midwifery Education to lead education, professional development, and clinical guideline implementation for the Obstetric services. The role requires a master’s prepared Nurse-Midwife with demonstrated teaching, leadership, and a track record of excellence in clinical care.

The manager will oversee onboarding for new graduate providers, mentor CNMs and APPs, and advance performance metrics in Labor & Delivery, Postpartum, and ED, ensuring high

Qualifications

• Master's degree in midwifery from an accredited program is required.
• 1–3 years as a full-scope midwife with high-risk obstetric experience is preferred.
• Prescriptive authority and CNM certification required.
• Leadership experience and ability to lead education initiatives are essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide full-scope midwifery care according to service needs.
• Precept and mentor NP/PA, residents and students under Denver Health guidelines.
• Lead development and implementation of evidence-based guidelines and training programs.
• Supervise and evaluate midwifery staff and APPs; coordinate onboarding.
• Drive quality improvement, data collection and benchmarking for care delivery.

Skills

Clinical leadership

Teaching & mentoring

Leadership experience

Education

Master's degree in midwifery

Job description

We are recruiting for a mission-driven Manager, Midwifery Education to join our team! We’re with you for life’s journey. At Denver Health, purpose isn’t just something we believe in-it’s something we live every day, for life’s journey.

Our Values

Respect | Belonging | Accountability | Transparency

Department

OBGYN - CNM

Job Summary

The Manager of Midwifery Education and Professional Development at Denver Health will be a master’s prepared advanced practice Nurse-Midwife from an accredited school of nursing with a demonstrated reputation of excellence in clinical care. The Manager of Midwifery Education and Career Development will have demonstrated or willingness to undergo training in leadership skills, hospital operations and performance metrics, and demonstrated to be very skilled in teaching and mentoring other providers and students. The Manager of Midwifery Education and Professional Development, under the direct supervision and guidance of the Director of Midwifery, will be responsible for the development and implementation of evidence-based clinical guidelines, leading initiatives to evaluate and implement best practices, overseeing the onboarding and orientation of new graduate advanced practice providers and providing mentorship for newly hired advanced practice providers. The Manager of Midwifery Education and Professional Development will be responsible for the professional performance, quality of care and creating a safe learning environment for the Obstetric Emergency Room, Labor and Delivery and Postpartum units, including providing direct leadership and supervision for designated CNMs and APPs.

Essential Functions :

Clinical Expectations:

• Provides full-scope midwifery clinical care as the needs of the service dictate.
• Model clinical excellence in direct patient care, ensuring the application of best practices and evidence-based care.
• Precept nurse practitioner, physician assistant, and medical students, residents and fellows by following Denver Health guidelines for trainees.
• Lead a culture of open dialogue and feedback with all staff and develop healthy team norms.
• Develop pathways to support staff and promote employee wellness.
• Lead a culture of inclusion by building awareness and model acceptance of all individuals.
• Develop the collaborative care model in day-to-day interactions.
• Set the standard for the midwifery model of care by promoting the Hallmarks of Midwifery in clinical interactions.
• Develop, conduct and/or evaluate formal or informal health education programs for students in area(s) of expertise.
• (80%)

Administrative Expectations:

• Leads professional development activities for advanced practice providers, including coordinating educational simulations and support continuing education of staff.
• Leads research initiatives and presents updated evidence-based practice recommendations at team meetings.
• Develops appropriate clinical guidelines and protocols for Labor and Delivery, Postpartum and the Obstetric Emergency Department based on current evidence and best practices.
• Ensure that appropriate quality improvement standards/metrics are established, maintained, and reported for inpatient care delivery sites.
• Leads internal data collection and participates in benchmarking and data analysis and dissemination.
• Supervise direct reports in clinical and assigned administrative duties, ensuring performance expectations and customer service standards are met.
• Completes performance evaluations, manages HR matters, and is responsible for any disciplinary action for all direct reports.
• (20%)

Education :

• Master's Degree Graduate of a nationally accredited midwife degree program. Required

Work Experience :

• 1-3 years as a full-scope midwife, including some experience with high-risk obstetric patients and triage. Experience precepting a variety of students, including advanced practice providers and residents. Prescriptive authority. Required
• 1-3 years of leadership experience. Preferred

Licenses :

• CNMRXN-Nurse Midwife Prescriber - DORA - Department of Regulatory Agencies Required and
• CNM-Certified Nurse Midwife - AMCB - American Midwifery Certification Board Required and
• BLS-Basic Life Support (BLS/CPR) - AHA - American Heart Association or American Red Cross Required and
• NRP-Neonatal Resuscitation Program - AHA - American Heart Association Required and
• DEAREG-DEA Registration - DEA - Drug Enforcement Agency Required

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities :

• A demonstrated reputation of excellence in clinical care, teaching, mentoring, and leadership.
• A strong understanding of the realities of healthcare delivery within academic, teaching and/or safety net hospital environments.
• A systems thinker with the proven ability to navigate and execute in a large, complex healthcare organization.
• A reputation for building clinical excellence and leadership experience in evidence-based clinical activities.
• Strategic problem-solver who can create effective solutions