Perinatal Educator

Posted:
9/19/2024, 11:48:36 PM

Location(s):
Massachusetts, United States ⋅ Pennsylvania, United States ⋅ Erie, Pennsylvania, United States

Experience Level(s):
Junior ⋅ Mid Level

Field(s):
Medical, Clinical & Veterinary

                    

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Job Title

Perinatal Educator

                        

Location

Rocky River

                    

Facility

Fairview Wellness Center

                     

Department

Childbirth/Childcare-Fairview Hospital

                      

Job Code

F2602W

                     

Shift

Variable

                       

Schedule

6:00pm-9:00pm/8:00am-5:00pm

                       

Job Summary

                         

Job Details


Join the Cleveland Clinic team, where you will work alongside passionate caregivers and provide patient-first healthcare. You will work alongside dedicated caregivers, receive endless support and appreciation, and build a rewarding career with one of the most respected healthcare organizations in the world. 


As a Perinatal Educator at Fairview Hospital's Wellness Center, you will support new parents during the pregnancy and postpartum period. This role is an important "first impression" for expectant families and their introduction to the OB model of care in preparation for birth at Fairview Hospital and postpartum care. Educators collaborate to maintain the most up to date content for classes and support community efforts to promote health and wellness of women and children. 


A caregiver in this position works Variable shifts, from 6:00pm—9:00pm or 8:00am—5:00pm.  


A caregiver who excels in this role will:  

  • Support and instruct expectant mothers and their support person, post delivered parents in the neonatal period and the community in a structured classroom program using an interactive teaching style. 

  • Serve as a resource person to support the Cleveland Clinic Birthing and Neonatal Services and the community. 

  • Transfer information from class curriculum to participants using creative techniques. 

  • Utilize current information and knowledge to share with colleagues and keep curriculum current. 

  • Facilitate interactive teaching methods. 

  • Demonstrate sensitivity to pregnant and parenting mothers, fathers, and other family members in a supportive and interactive teaching environment. 

 

Minimum qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:  

  • Graduate from an accredited school of professional nursing.  

  • Current State Registered Nurse (RN) licensure required if in designated nursing specialty areas. 

  • Certification or other documented education/training in expertise. 

  • Current Basic Life Support (BLS) through American Heart Association (AHA). 

  • One year of experience or certification/demonstrated knowledge in the specialty area of instruction. 

 
Preferred qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:  

  • BSN (Bachelor of Science in Nursing). 

  • Experienced RN with certification as a childbirth educator. 

  • Experience in labor and delivery, postpartum, pediatrics and lactation services. 

 

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Personal Protective Equipment:

  • Follows Standard Precautions using personal protective equipment as required for procedures.

                       

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