Perinatal Educator - Childbirth Education

Join Cleveland Clinic Fairview Hospital and experience world-class healthcare at its best. Cleveland Clinic Fairview Hospital is a proud Magnet Hospital awarded by the American Nurses Credentialing Center, the highest honor an organization can receive for professional nursing practice. On our team, you will provide stellar care at one of the top healthcare organizations in the nation.

As a Perinatal Educator, you will support new parents during the pregnancy and postpartum period. Your education offers an important "first impression" of parenthood for expectant families, helping them prepare for birth and the changes that come afterward. In this position, you will collaborate with fellow caregivers to maintain the most up to date content for classes and support community efforts to promote the health and wellness of women and children.

A caregiver in this position works rotating days / evenings from 5 : 00PM - 9 : 00PM or 8 : 30AM - 5 : 30PM, may be required to teach Saturday / Sunday classes at Fairview Hospital.

A caregiver who excels in this role will :

Support and instruct expectant mothers and their support, post delivered parents in the neonatal period and the community in a structured classroom program using an interactive teaching style.

Serve as a resource person to support the Cleveland Clinic Birthing and Neonatal Services and the community.

Transfer information from the class curriculum to participants using creative techniques.

Utilize current information and knowledge to share with colleagues and keep curriculum current.

Facilitate interactive teaching methods.

Demonstrate sensitivity to pregnant and parenting mothers, fathers, and other family members in a supportive and interactive teaching environment.

Collaborate with the healthcare team to develop a plan of care to help mothers reach their breastfeeding goals.

Provide discharge teaching, including resources available in the outpatient area.

Support Baby-Friendly Hospital tenets and the 10 Steps to successful breastfeeding, including the International Code of Marketing of Breastmilk Substitute.

Support Nurse Professional Development Specialists onboard new caregivers with required breastfeeding clinical skills as required by Baby-Friendly accreditation.

Minimum qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include :

Graduate from an accredited School of Professional Nursing

Current state Registered Nurse (RN) licensure in designated nursing specialty areas

Certification or other documented education / training in expertise

Current Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification through the American Heart Association (AHA)

One year of experience or certification / demonstrated knowledge in the specialty area of instruction

Preferred qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include :

Bachelors of Science in Nursing (BSN)

Experience as an International Board-Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) or Certified Lactation Counselor (CLC)

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Personal Protective Equipment :

• Follows Standard Precautions using personal protective equipment as required for procedures.

Pay Range

Minimum hourly : $41.00

Maximum hourly : $41.00

The pay range displayed on this job posting reflects the anticipated range for new hires. A successful candidate's actual compensation will be determined after taking factors into consideration such as the candidate's work history, experience, skill set and education. The pay range displayed does not include any applicable pay practices (e.g., shift differentials, overtime, etc.). The pay range does not include the value of Cleveland Clinic's benefits package (e.g., healthcare, dental and vision benefits, retirement savings account contributions, etc.).

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