PS Certified Nurse Midwife

University of Utah

Salt Lake City, UT

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$96,000–$185,746 Per Year
SKILLS
Administrative Skills, Background Investigation, Basic Life Support (BLS), Certified Midwife (CM), Code of Federal Regulations, Disability Accommodations, Documentation, Drug Therapy, Electricity, Employee Benefits, Establish Priorities, Health Maintenance, Health Plan, Health Science, Healthcare, Healthcare Providers, Hospital, Infectious Diseases, Laboratory Testing, Leadership, Medical Records, Medical Treatment, Medicine, Nursing, Nursing Credentials, Obstetrics and Gynecology, Organizational Skills, Patient Assessment, Patient Care, Patient Education, Public Safety, Quality Management, Scaffolding, Spanish Language, State Laws and Regulations, Time Management, Typing, University/School Policies
LOCATION
Salt Lake City, UT
POSTED
30+ days ago

Announcement

Details

Open Date 04/20/2026 Requisition Number PRN44785B Job Title PS Certified Nurse Midwife Working Title PS Certified Nurse Midwife Career Progression Track UGR Track Level FLSA Code Professional Patient Sensitive Job Code? Yes Standard Hours per Week 40 Full Time or Part Time? Full Time Shift Day Work Schedule Summary

Monday through Friday, 6:45am-2:00pm, No Holidays, no nights and no weekends.

VP Area U of U Health - Academics Department 00925 - General Obstetrics & Gyn Div Location Campus City Salt Lake City, UT Type of Recruitment External Posting Pay Rate Range $96,000 - $185,746 DOQ Close Date 07/19/2026 Priority Review Date (Note - Posting may close at any time) Job Summary

The Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology is seeking a full-time, inpatient APC. Provides both primary and specialty medical services in a University Health Sciences hospital unit.

As a patient-focused organization, the University of Utah Health Sciences exists to enhance the health and well-being of people through patient care, research and education. Success in this mission requires a culture of collaboration, excellence, leadership, and respect. The Health Sciences Center seeks faculty and staff who are committed to the values of compassion, collaboration, innovation, responsibility, integrity, quality and trust that are integral to our mission.

Responsibilities

The Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology is seeking a full-time, inpatient obstetric APC. This individual will function broadly within the specialty of Obstetrics & Gynecology, caring primarily for antepartum and postpartum patients in an inpatient environment.

  • Will coordinate inpatient care, consultations/referrals, referring provider follow-up, and discharges.
  • Works with attendings, residents, nurses, medical students, health care assistants and unlicensed support staff.
  • Works closely with the inpatient healthcare team regarding patient health care plans and treatment.
  • Orders, interprets, and evaluates labs and diagnostic tests to identify and assess the patient's clinical problems and health care needs.
  • Performs selected invasive procedures for therapeutic and/or diagnostic reasons within scope of validated competence.
  • Initiates and/or recommends medical drug therapies or other forms of related therapeutic treatment and procedures in accordance with approved protocols/policy.
  • Counsels patients, families and significant others about health and illness, and promotes health maintenance.
  • Evaluates, plans, implements, and re-evaluates the care of individuals requiring emergency measures.
  • Complies with medical records policies regarding the complete and accurate documentation of patient care.
  • Initiates and maintains required records and legal documents.
  • Participates in quality improvement activities.

This job description is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to the job.

Work Environment and Level of Frequency that may be required:

Nearly Continuously: Hospital environment

Often: Infectious disease, oils (there is air or skin exposure to oils or other cutting fluids), hazards (includes a variety of physical conditions, such as proximity to moving mechanical parts, moving vehicles, electrical current, working on scaffolding and high places, or exposure to chemicals).

Physical Requirements and Level of Frequency that may be required

Nearly Continuously: Hearing, listening, talking.

Often: Repetitive hand motion (such as typing), walking, standing, sitting.

Seldom: Bending, reaching overhead.

Minimum Qualifications

Required

Current licensure to practice as a Certified Nurse Midwife in the State of Utah.

Basic Life Support Health Care Provider card through American Heart Association, or obtain within one month of hire, as determined by credentialing.

Preferred

Utah State prescriptive privileges.

National certification as a Nurse Midwife.

This position is patient-sensitive and must fulfill all associated requirements. We protect our patients, coworkers and community by requiring all patient-sensitive employees to be immunized according to CDC standards and hospital policy. Limited exemptions may be made for documented medical contraindications or religious beliefs that object to vaccinations.

Applicants must demonstrate the potential ability to perform the essential functions of the job as outlined in the position description.

Disclaimer

This job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to the job.

Preferences

  • 2+ years of experience in a clinical environment.
  • Academic experience, supervision abilities and Spanish speaking capabilities welcomed.
  • Additional services may be supported based on specific provider expertise.
  • This position must have exceptional leadership, communication and administrative skills, and the ability to work independently.
  • The ideal candidate will be able to prioritize, be efficient, organized, and thorough and have exceptional time management skills.
  • As a School of Medicine staff member, students and resident education will be a critical component of this position.

Type Benefited Staff Special Instructions Summary Additional Information

The University is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems ("URS"). Eligible new hires with prior URS service, may elect to enroll in URS if they make the election before they become eligible for retirement (usually the first day of work). Contact Human Resources at (801) 581-7447 for information. Individuals who previously retired and are receiving monthly retirement benefits from URS are subject to URS' post-retirement rules and restrictions. Please contact Utah Retirement Systems at (801) 366-7770 or (800) 695-4877 or University Human Resource Management at (801) 581-7447 if you have questions regarding the post-retirement rules.

This position may require the successful completion of a criminal background check and/or drug screen.

The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education.

Veterans' preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities.

Consistent with state and federal law, the University of Utah does not discriminate based upon race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, or protected veteran's status. The University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the education program or activity that it operates, as required by Title IX and 34 CFR part 106. The requirement not to discriminate in education programs or activities extends to admission and employment. Inquiries about the application of Title IX and its regulations may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, to the Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, or both.

To request a reasonable accommodation for a disability or if you or someone you know has experienced discrimination or sexual misconduct including sexual harassment, you may contact the Director/Title IX Coordinator in the Office of Equal Opportunity and Title IX (OEO). More information, including the Director/Title IX Coordinator's office address, electronic mail address, and telephone number can be located at the: University of Utah Non‑Discrimination page.

Online reports may be submitted at https://oeo.utah.edu

https://publicsafety.utah.edu/safetyreport/ This report includes statistics about criminal offenses, hate crimes, arrests and referrals for disciplinary action, and Violence Against Women Act offenses. They also provide information about safety and security-related services offered by the University of Utah. A paper copy can be obtained by request at the Department of Public Safety located at 1658 East 500 South.

As per University of Utah policy 5-108: Transfer of Benefits Eligible Staff Members, a new hire to the University of Utah who is still serving a 12 month probationary period will not be hired into another University of Utah job (a transfer) until the successful completion of the probationary period.

Posting Specific Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

    • Do you have current licensure to practice as a Certified Nurse Midwife in the State of Utah, and national certification as a Nurse Midwife as required by state law?
  • Yes

  • No

    • If you answered "No" to the previous question, are you in the process of obtaining your licensure to practice as a Certified Nurse Midwife in the State of Utah, and national certification as a Nurse Midwife as required by state law?
  • Yes

  • No

  • N/A (I have already obtained my license)

    • Do you have a Basic Life Support Health Care Provider card?
  • Yes

  • No

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

  • Resume

Optional Documents

  • Cover Letter
  • Historical Only - Do Not Use - See Document Description for More Information - Addendum to the University of Utah - Veteran Only
  • Historical Only - Do Not Use - See Description for More Information - Appropriate discharge document (such as DD-2214) - Veteran Only

About the Company

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University of Utah

The state’s oldest and largest institution of higher education, the University of Utah is the flagship university of the state. The University offers more than 100 undergraduate and 90 graduate degree programs to more than 31,000 students (23,500 undergraduate and 7,500 graduate). The University is noted for its high research profile, its diversity of ideas and people, its stunningly beautiful setting and the warmth, friendliness, and collegiality of its faculty staff, and students. Imagine yourself working in a collaborative, creative, respectful environment where everyone’s contribution is needed and appreciated – University of Utah!

COMPANY SIZE
1,500 to 1,999 employees
INDUSTRY
Education
FOUNDED
1850
WEBSITE
http://www.utah.edu/