Childbirth Educator - Hopewell - PER DIEM

Work Shift

Varies (United States of America)

Capital Health is the region's leader in providing progressive, quality patient care with significant investments in our exceptional physicians, nurses and staff, as well as advance technology. Capital Health is a five-time Magnet-Recognized health system for nursing excellence and is comprised of 2 hospitals. Capital Health Medical Group is made up of more than 250 physicians and other providers who offer primary and specialty care, as well as hospital-based services, to patients throughout the region.

Position Overview

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Interviews childbearing families to determine current knowledge of childbirth parenting skills, and coping skills.
• Facilitates groups of diverse learners while demonstrating and practicing cultural humility.
• Conveys class content in accessible and responsive manner. Develops plan utilizing approved curriculum outlines.
• Maintains evidence-based knowledge base to ensure families receive the most current and accurate information.
• Provides opportunities for class participants to provide verbal and written feedback about class content and teaching methods.
• Discusses schedules, status of programs, and potential challenges with Childbirth Education Coordinator.
• Performs other duties as needed to meet operational need of department.
  
  

Minimum Requirements

• Education: Any nationally recognized certification in childbirth education required. Graduate of an accredited degree program in nursing or bachelor’s degree in a related field preferred.
• Experience:One year of experience in perinatal education.
• Other Credentials: AHA BLS - Healthcare Provider
• Knowledge and Skills: Strong organizational, instructional and communication skills. Effective presentation and delivery skills. Knowledge of age specific techniques.
• Special Training: Self-directed. Highly collaborative. Actively seeks opportunities to improve skills and knowledge. Able to accommodate a flexible work schedule.
• Mental, Behavioral and Emotional Abilities: Displays a high degree of empathetic understanding, tact, and kindness toward others.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Frequent physical demands include: Sitting , Standing , Walking , Climbing (e.g., stairs or ladders) , Carry objects , Push/Pull , Twisting , Bending , Reaching forward , Reaching overhead , Squat/kneel/crawl , Wrist position deviation , Pinching/fine motor activities , Keyboard use/repetitive motion , Taste or Smell
• Occasional physical demands include: Talk or Hear
• Continuous physical demands include:
• Lifting Floor to Waist 10 lbs. Lifting Waist Level and Above 0 lbs.
• Sensory Requirements include: Accurate Near Vision, Far Vision, Moderate Color Discrimination, Moderate Depth Perception, Not Anticipated Hearing
• Anticipated Occupational Exposure Risks Include the following: Chemical , Extreme Noise Levels , Other (List)
  
  

Offers are contingent upon successful completion of our onboarding process and pre-employment physical. Capital Health will require all applicants (including contractors, travelers and consultants) to have an annual flu vaccine prior to start date, with the exception of individuals with medical and religious exemptions.

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