RN Perinatal Patient Educator

About the Department:

The Perinatal Patient Educator is responsible for teaching expectant and new parents' curriculum related to pregnancy, labor and birth, postpartum, newborn and parenting. Certification in one or more of the following preferred: childbirth education, lactation consultant/counselor, doula and postpartum education.

The Perinatal Patient Educator must demonstrate excellent communication, organization, and teaching skills along with the ability to establish a positive learning environment for class participants in a virtual/in person classroom setting.

This role work hours would be Monday - Friday evenings usually 5pm-9pm, most Saturdays and infrequent Sundays.

This role is hybrid working mainly remote and teaching classes using Teams. The classes are Live and interactive. In person classes could be part of this role.

Scope of Work

Under minimal directions of the Manager, the Patient educator provides pre-approved standardized education to maternity inpatients and community clients utilizing the nursing process. The patient's family members and significant others may be included in the education process. Inpatient and community educational tools utilized are evidenced-based practices and reflect MPRO, Joint Commission or other professional/regulatory requirements. Education includes information about Labor and Delivery, Postpartum Care, Newborn Care, formula feeding, breastfeeding, infant and child CPR, Pediatric First Aid and Infant Bereavement support. The educator supports nursing personnel, collaborates with other health care professionals and coordinates ancillary staff. Education includes key points to prepare the patient and family for discharge. The educator may provide infant bereavement support to families who have experienced a neonatal infant loss, along with coordinating and assisting nursing personnel or other agencies with necessary documentation. The educator functions within the framework of the policies and procedures of the hospital and demonstrates professional growth and accountability. All teaching activity must be documented on the designated tools period. Patient education may take place at the bedside or in a classroom setting.

• Interacts with patients, staff and/or class participants to assess educational needs and initiates education plan of care.
• Evaluates patients/class participants understanding of information given by either verbal patient feedback, demonstration or written class evaluation.
• Assumes responsibility for other duties assigned.
• Demonstrates ability to work independently and desire for professional development.
• Demonstrates application of Patient and Family Care Concepts in clinical practice.
• Completes all mandatory training/education competencies required for job classification.
• Ensures and enhances facility safety, and regulatory outcomes including National Patient Safety Goals.

Qualifications

• Required Graduate of an accredited school of nursing with an associate’s degree or higher. Diploma, A.D.N., B.S.N., M.S.N., DNP/PhD – if not minimum BSN prepared, new graduate/nurse with less than one (1) year experience is required to sign an educational contract upon hire to complete BSN within specified timeframe and adhere to contract stipulations. RN must enroll in an accredited BSN program within one (1) year of licensure date and complete within the next four (4) years. This is effective September 1, 2017.

• 1 year of relevant experience Minimum 1 year of Perinatal Nursing experience. Required

• Registered Nurse (RN) - State of Michigan Upon Hire required
• Basic Life Support (BLS) - AHA American Heart Association Upon Hire required Or
• Basic Life Support (BLS) - ARC American Red Cross Upon Hire required

How Corewell Health cares for you

• Comprehensive benefits package to meet your financial, health, and work/life balance goals. Learn more here.

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• Traditional and Roth retirement options with service contribution and match savings

• Eligibility for benefits is determined by employment type and status

Primary Location

SITE - Administration Building Medical Information Services - 3711 W 13 Mile Road - Royal Oak

Department Name

Parenting Education & Support - Royal Oak