Maternal Child Health Educator

Southeastern Health • Lumberton, NC

105d

About The Position

Provides educational opportunities to Maternal Child Health/Pediatrics RN's, other clinical staff, and ancillary support staff within Maternal Child Health by scheduling appropriate in-services, providing presentations, conducting Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) mega codes for certification, perform monthly NRP drills and developing an annual education plan/competency for all MCH/Pediatric staff. Is an expert clinical resource to others and builds and implements practices based on nationally recognized standards of care using evidence-based practices to implement best practices. Represents Maternal Child Health/Pediatrics as a member of the Infection Control Committee, and Risk/Quality Committee. Writes policies and procedures to manage the care of the newborn patient; initiates and participates in quality initiatives to improve care of the patient. Identifies changes needed to improve the patient experience and develops plans to meet organizational goals. Reviews and investigates risks to the patient and makes recommendations to improve patient safety. Implements and monitors patient care initiatives. Generates reports relevant to the operations of the department. Provides unit orientation to new MCH/Pediatric staff, monitors development and competencies of all MCH/Pediatric staff. Tracks departmental compliance with house-wide mandatory requirements. Works with Nursing Department on nursing excellence initiatives and improvement projects. Demonstrates exemplary professionalism and customer service skills.

Requirements

• Graduate of state accredited nursing program.
• Current North Carolina license as a Registered Nurse.
• Minimum of five years as a MCH/NICU/Pediatric RN.
• BLS certification required.

Nice To Haves

• MSN degree preferred.
• RNC certification preferred.
• AWHONN Certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provides educational opportunities to Maternal Child Health/Pediatrics RN's and other clinical staff.
• Schedules appropriate in-services and provides presentations.
• Conducts Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) mega codes for certification.
• Performs monthly NRP drills and develops an annual education plan/competency for all MCH/Pediatric staff.
• Acts as an expert clinical resource and implements practices based on recognized standards of care.
• Represents Maternal Child Health/Pediatrics on the Infection Control Committee and Risk/Quality Committee.
• Writes policies and procedures for managing care of newborn patients.
• Initiates and participates in quality initiatives to improve patient care.
• Identifies changes needed to improve patient experience and develops plans to meet organizational goals.
• Reviews and investigates risks to patients and makes recommendations for safety improvements.
• Implements and monitors patient care initiatives.
• Generates reports relevant to department operations.
• Provides unit orientation to new MCH/Pediatric staff and monitors their development and competencies.
• Tracks departmental compliance with mandatory requirements.
• Collaborates with Nursing Department on nursing excellence initiatives and improvement projects.
• Demonstrates professionalism and customer service skills.

Benefits

• $5000 commitment bonus

What This Job Offers

• Industry: Hospitals
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees