Childbirth Educator (CBE) - PRN

Indiana University Health; Carmel (IN); Hybrid; USD 34,000 - 52,000; Part time

Job summary

Indiana University Health is seeking a PRN Childbirth Educator (CBE) to support expectant families across Indiana with virtual education and onsite onboarding.

The role involves designing and delivering childbirth education programs, coordinating resources, and partnering with OB and clinical teams to align care goals. Onboarding includes monthly meetings and a 6-month check-in, with travel to external sites as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in health promotion/education required.
• Master's degree preferred or equivalent experience.
• 3–5 years of relevant experience required.
• BLS certification from the American Heart Association (AHA) required.
• Must reside in Indiana and be able to travel to external sites as needed.
• Flexibility to work a PRN (as needed) schedule.

Responsibilities

• Consult with expectant parents and families to explain pregnancy, labor, postpartum care, and medical care.
• Develop childbirth education programs with clear objectives and measurable outcomes.
• Oversee creation and distribution of patient education materials and resources.
• Design and deliver classes and training for patients, families, and staff.
• Coordinate internal and external resources to support patient education needs.
• Evaluate program effectiveness using feedback and knowledge measures.

Skills

OB knowledge

Health education program development

BLS certification

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Health Promotion/Health Education

Master's Degree preferred

Job description

Position Title: Childbirth Educator (CBE) (PRN)

Location: North Hospital – Carmel, IN

Shift: PRN (As Needed)

Work Arrangement: Virtual – State of Indiana; onsite for onboarding, training, and monthly staff meetings

Position Summary: The PRN Childbirth Educator (CBE) works directly with expectant parents and their families to help them prepare for childbirth and understand the medical care they are receiving, translating complex health information into clear, practical guidance. This role designs and delivers childbirth and health education programs with defined objectives, methods, and measurable outcomes, and oversees the materials, resources, and training that support them.

The Childbirth Educator identifies and coordinates internal and external resources to meet patient education needs, evaluates program effectiveness through customer feedback and knowledge measures, and refines programs to drive continuous improvement in patient understanding and outcomes. This is a primarily virtual role serving patients across Indiana, with onsite onboarding and training, monthly staff meetings, and an in-person 6-month check-in. Ideal candidates bring OB knowledge and experience.

Key Responsibilities

• Consult directly with expectant parents and families to help them understand pregnancy, labor and delivery, postpartum care, and the medical care they are receiving.
• Develop childbirth education programs with clear objectives, teaching methods, and measurable outcomes.
• Oversee the creation, provision, and distribution of patient education materials and resources.
• Design and deliver classes and training programs for patients, families, and team members.
• Identify, enlist, and coordinate internal and external resources to support patient education needs.
• Evaluate program effectiveness using customer feedback and measures of increased knowledge.
• Modify programs and materials as needed based on evaluation results to improve outcomes.
• Partner with OB and clinical teams to align education efforts with patient care goals.
• Attend monthly staff meetings and complete in-person onboarding, training, and a 6-month check-in.
• Travel to external sites within Indiana as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Health Promotion, Health Education, or a related field required.
• Master's Degree Preferred, Or Equivalent Years Of Experience.
• 3–5 years of relevant experience required.
• OB Knowledge And Experience Strongly Preferred.
• Demonstrated experience developing health education programs with specific objectives, methods, and measurable outcomes.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association (AHA) required.
• Additional advanced life support certifications may be required based on unit/department specialty, per patient care policies.
• Must reside in the State of Indiana and be able to travel to external sites as needed.
• Flexibility to work a PRN (as needed) schedule.

About IU Health

IU Health is Indiana’s largest and most comprehensive healthcare system, with nearly 40,000 team members, 16 hospitals, and $8.64 billion in operating revenue. Our programs in cancer, cardiovascular, neuroscience, orthopedics, pediatrics, and transplants are nationally recognized. In partnership with the Indiana University School of Medicine, IU Health combines research, education, and clinical excellence to improve health outcomes for Indiana communities.

We are an equal opportunity employer. IU Health does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, national origin, gender identity and/or expression, marital status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.