Childbirth Educator (CBE) - PRN

Indiana University Health System•Carmel, IN

5d•Remote

About The Position

The PRN Childbirth Educator works directly with expectant parents and their families to help them prepare for childbirth and understand the medical care they are receiving, translating complex health information into clear, practical guidance. The role designs and delivers childbirth and health education programs with defined objectives, methods, and measurable outcomes, and oversees the materials, resources, and training that support them. The educator identifies and coordinates internal and external resources to meet patient education needs, evaluates program effectiveness through customer feedback and knowledge measures, and refines programs to improve patient understanding and outcomes. This is a primarily virtual role serving patients across Indiana, with onsite onboarding and training, monthly staff meetings, and an in-person six-month check-in. The educator may travel to external sites within Indiana as needed. Candidates must reside in Indiana and be flexible to work an as-needed schedule. OB knowledge and experience are strongly preferred.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Health Promotion, Health Education, or a related field.
3–5 years of relevant experience.
Demonstrated experience developing health education programs with specific objectives, methods, and measurable outcomes.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association (AHA).
Must reside in Indiana and be able to travel to external sites as needed.
Flexibility to work a PRN (as-needed) schedule.
Additional advanced life support certifications may be required based on unit or department specialty and patient care policies.

Nice To Haves

Master's degree, or equivalent years of experience.
OB knowledge and experience.

Responsibilities

Consult directly with expectant parents and families about pregnancy, labor and delivery, postpartum care, and the medical care they are receiving.
Develop childbirth education programs with clear objectives, teaching methods, and measurable outcomes.
Oversee the creation, provision, and distribution of patient education materials and resources.
Design and deliver classes and training programs for patients, families, and team members.
Identify, enlist, and coordinate internal and external resources to support patient education needs.
Evaluate program effectiveness using customer feedback and measures of increased knowledge.
Modify programs and materials based on evaluation results to improve outcomes.
Partner with OB and clinical teams to align education efforts with patient care goals.
Attend monthly staff meetings and complete in-person onboarding, training, and a six-month check-in.
Travel to external sites within Indiana as needed.