Perinatal Educator - Prenatal and Family Education

Olmsted Medical Center•Rochester, MN

4d•$35 - $53•Onsite

About The Position

This Perinatal Educator role focuses on Prenatal and Family Education, providing essential information and support to expectant parents. The position requires educating parents to make informed decisions during pregnancy and labor, utilizing diverse teaching methods to cater to various learners. The educator will maintain curriculum consistency, act as a professional resource, and foster a positive learning environment. Responsibilities include preparing classroom materials, collaborating with the Prenatal & Family Education team, fulfilling teaching schedules, and representing the department at health fairs. Additional duties may include providing Birth Center tours, one-on-one education, managing the Prenatal Education Library, developing educational materials, charting in EHR, participating in committees, and conducting car seat checks if qualified.

Requirements

Associates Degree or Doula certification required
Training in area of specialty in process or completed: Childbirth Education and/or Breastfeeding
Completion of, or in process of, completing basic perinatal teaching training courses (CLC, LCCE, ICCE, Car Seat certification)
Presentation experience
Computer skills to include, but not limited to, Word, Excel, PowerPoint – ability to learn additional database programs
Good oral and written communication skills
BLS certification

Nice To Haves

Bachelors Degree preferred
Experience in teaching a variety of groups preferred
Minimum of two years of experience working with expectant families preferred

Responsibilities

Educates expectant parents so informed decisions can be made during pregnancy and labor.
Provides professional leadership in the classroom by teaching accurate, relevant, and level appropriate material.
Utilizes a variety of teaching methods in order to serve the varying population of learners.
Stays committed to class curriculum to ensure consistent teaching of specific information for OMC patients.
Presents self as a professional resource for expectant parents to support and equip them in preparation for their birth experience and early parenting.
Provides a safe environment that promotes a positive learning atmosphere for all participants.
Prepares classroom material and physical space before participants arrive.
Works as a member of the Prenatal & Family Education team to provide professional support and encouragement to one another.
Completes the ongoing requirements from the prenatal educator competency.
Fulfills class teaching schedule times as needed by program.
Represents OMC and Prenatal & Family Education department at appropriate health fairs/expos.
Provides tours of the Birth Center as needed.
Provides one-on-one education as needed.
Facilitates patient and staff use of Prenatal Education Library.
Participates in initiating, implementing, and maintaining education tools/material under supervisor’s guidance.
Charts all one-on-one education appointments in EHR.
Represents Prenatal & Family Education department on various committees in organization and community as delegated.
Provides car seat checks if qualified as a child passenger safety trainer.
Other duties as assigned.