Childbirth Educator RN PRN

#REF! • Fort Worth, TX

21h • Onsite

About The Position

Childbirth Educator RN PRN Bring your passion to Texas Health so we are Better + Together · Work location\: Texas Health Ft. Worth, 1300 Pennsylvania Avenue, Fort Worth, TX 76104 · The Women’s Center at Texas Health Ft. Worth, a MAGNET , and Texas 10-Step facility, has been named “Best Place to Have a Baby” and Maternal Level IV designated facility · Work hours\: PRN\: On an as needed basis, Mainly on Evenings and Weekends, set own schedule with 2 to 3 (or more) classes per month Patient and Family Education highlights: · Self-Scheduling that helps with work/life balance as well as opportunities for educational and career growth · Robust Unit Based Council (UBC) and engaged leadership team · Teaching Childbirth Education, Breastfeeding and Baby Care classes to the community/new parents Here’s What You Need

Requirements

• Associate degree from an accredited Nursing program Required
• Two (2) Years’ experience in childbirth or adult education Required
• RN – Registered Nurse Upon Hire is Required
• BCLS – Basic Cardiac Life Support prior to providing independent patient care and maintained quarterly Required
• Effective interpersonal skills and adult education skills; verbal and written communication skills in English

Nice To Haves

• Prefer RN experience in Women’s Services and teaching childbirth education classes
• IBCLC – International Board-Certified Lactation Consultants Upon Hire Strongly Preferred
• Other Lamaze, ICEA certifications Upon Hire Preferred

Responsibilities

• Teaching Childbirth Education classes to new parents
• Family Education: Develops, revises and implements curriculum for childbirth education classes.
• Provides a service-oriented class atmosphere for community participants.
• Demonstrates acceptance of childbirth as a wellness concept, diversity of lifestyles, cultures and belief systems.
• Provides hospital infant safety information to patient and/or family member.
• Class content reflects current national standards
• Quality/Operational Support: Schedules classes and have instructors available to meet customer demand
• Meets department needs by acting as a substitute instructor and or secures a substitute instructor as necessary.
• Precepts and/or mentors new employees and students
• Reviews class schedule with manager
• Assists in the identification of ineffective and costly processes and takes action to improve those processes
• Collaborates with multi-disciplinary team to improve care processes that promote continuity of care.
• Collaborates with other team members to resolve patient issues.
• Actively participates in helping department to meet key performance indicators
• Utilizes sign-in sheet during class
• Patient Advocacy: Serves as a patient advocate and initiates action to protect patient’s rights and/or preferences and promote patient desired outcomes.
• Responds to patient and family questions with accurate and current information
• Demonstrates compliance for reporting abuse, ethical, and legal concerns and initiates appropriate referrals in response to ethical dilemmas.
• Follows chain of command to address issues with class or classes.
• Class evaluations reflects patient satisfaction
• Professional Accountability/Professional Growth\: Actively participates in hospital initiatives or committees as appropriate.
• Attends 75% of department staff meetings and town halls.
• Adheres to system, hospital, and department policies and procedures.
• Completes mandatory training by established deadline.
• Completes employee health requirements by established deadline.
• Maintains licensure, certification, and/or registry as required by the job description
• Maintains current knowledge of clinical practice in Women’s and Infant’s service area
• Attends approved continuing education program(s) related to Family Education.

Benefits

• Benefits include 401k, and discounts in the cafeteria
• Delivery of high quality of patient care through nursing education, nursing research and innovations in nursing practice.
• Strong Unit Based Council (UBC).
• A supportive, team environment with outstanding opportunities for growth.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees