Childbirth Educator, PRN at Inova Health System

Leesburg, Virginia, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

25 Jun, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

27 Mar, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Perinatal Health Education, Newborn Care, Breastfeeding Education, Curriculum Delivery, Instructional Aid Utilization, Research Application, Participant Feedback Collection, Supply Management, Documentation Completion, BLS Certification

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Inova Health is looking for a dedicated Childbirth Educator to join the Inova Well Childbirth team. This role will be PRN, Days Vary Inova is consistently ranked a national healthcare leader in safety, quality and patient experience. We are also proud to be consistently recognized as a top employer in both the D.C. metro area and the nation. Featured Benefits: * Retirement: Inova matches the first 5% of eligible contributions – starting on your first day. * Mental Health Support: offering all Inova team members, their spouses/partners, and their children 25 mental health coaching or therapy sessions, per person, per year, at no cost. Childbirth Educator Job Responsibilities: The Childbirth Educator informs and empowers new and expectant parents through evidence-based perinatal health education. Provides important information (according to their area of expertise) as families prepare for birth, newborn care, and/or breastfeeding. Provides excellent educational experience. * Reviews class rosters and appropriately plans activities for class participants. * Provides instruction based on specified Inova Well program curriculum. Appropriately utilizes education materials and audio/visual learning aids to enhance program effectiveness. Responds accurately and appropriately to participant questions and issues. * Demonstrates ability to apply research and standards as issues emerge during learning situations. * Gathers and communicates participant and site contact feedback to the program manager. Obtains and returns necessary supplies, equipment in a timely manner. Completes and delivers all paperwork in a timely manner. * Travel required to Inova hospitals to provide support, including the Inova Loudoun Hospital and the Inova Fairfax Medical Campus * May perform other duties as assigned. Minimum Qualifications: * Education: Associate’s degree * Certification: Lamaze Certified Childbirth Educator (ICEA, CAPPA and other Childbirth Education Certifications also considered. If Registered Nurse, no need for these certifications). BLS from AHA required within 3 months of hire. * Licensure: If ADN or BSN, licensed as Registered Nurse in the Commonwealth of Virginia. We are Inova, Northern Virginia’s leading nonprofit healthcare provider. Every day, our 26,000+ team members provide world-class healthcare to the communities we serve. Our people are the reason we're a national leader in healthcare safety, quality and patient experience. And from best-in-class facilities to professional development opportunities, we support them at every step. At Inova, we're constantly striving to be ever better — to shape a more compassionate future for healthcare. Inova Health System is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, marital status, national or ethnic origin, political affiliation, pregnancy (including childbirth, pregnancy-related conditions and lactation), race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristics protected by law.

Responsibilities

The Childbirth Educator informs and empowers new and expectant parents through evidence-based perinatal health education, providing instruction on birth preparation, newborn care, and/or breastfeeding according to expertise. Responsibilities include planning activities, delivering instruction based on the specified curriculum, utilizing learning aids, and responding to participant questions.