Perinatal Educator

Yale New Haven Health•New Haven, CT

About The Position

The Perinatal Educator provides education to patients on preparing for birth and early parenting under the supervision of the Childbirth Education Coordinator. The educator collaborates with the coordinator to evaluate and update the curriculum and maintain a quality instructional program that supports expecting parents, infants, and family members. The position supports the New Haven and Trumbull locations.

Requirements

More than 2 years of clinical experience in Maternal Child Health.
Current professional license or certification appropriate for the teaching assignment.
Certification in childbirth, breastfeeding, and/or newborn instruction, or an active Connecticut RN license.
Outstanding personal and communication skills.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree preferred.
Experience in Perinatal Education preferred.
National certification in the specialty being taught preferred; required if the educator is not an RN.

Responsibilities

Apply adult learning principles, current clinical care knowledge, and leadership in teaching.
Establish professional rapport with patients and empower them to make informed decisions.
Assess participants’ understanding and adapt instruction to their needs.
Provide verbal and written feedback to the Childbirth Education Coordinator on program development and needs.
Facilitate and model critical thinking, problem-solving, and communication skills among students.
Pursue professional development and expertise through literature reviews and attendance at conferences related to prenatal education, childbirth, and breastfeeding.
Collaborate with the Childbirth Education Coordinator to plan and deliver appropriate instruction and content.
Help review class content to ensure it accurately reflects current practice and evidence.
Serve as a resource for staff regarding community services available to prenatal patients.
Promote effective interdepartmental working relationships to help meet department goals and objectives.
Collaborate on department projects and patient and staff education related to prenatal care, childbirth, and lactation services.
Reinforce behaviors consistent with customer service standards and support leadership in ensuring those standards are met.
Assist with care and maintenance of instructional materials, equipment, and class records.
Use appropriate IT equipment for teaching and transition between in-person and online platforms.
Negotiate a personal development plan based on self-evaluation and peer review.
Perform other related work as assigned or required.