Perinatal Educator – Childbirth Education
| Company | Cleveland Clinic |
|---|---|
| Location | Bay Village, OH, USA |
| Salary | $Not Provided – $Not Provided |
| Type | Full-Time |
| Degrees | Bachelor’s |
| Experience Level | Junior |
Requirements
- Graduate from an accredited School of Professional Nursing
- Current state Registered Nurse (RN) licensure in designated nursing specialty areas
- Certification or other documented education/training in expertise
- Current Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification through the American Heart Association (AHA)
- One year of experience or certification/demonstrated knowledge in the specialty area of instruction
Responsibilities
- 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
- Collaborate with the healthcare team to develop a plan of care to help mothers reach their breastfeeding goals
- Provide discharge teaching, including resources available in the outpatient area
- Support Baby-Friendly Hospital tenets and the 10 Steps to successful breastfeeding, including the International Code of Marketing of Breastmilk Substitute
- Support Nurse Professional Development Specialists to onboard new caregivers with required breastfeeding clinical skills as required by Baby-Friendly accreditation
Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelor’s of Science in Nursing (BSN)
- Experience as an IBCLC or Certified Lactation Counselor
- Experience working with breastfeeding couplets to coach mothers through the early days of breastfeeding