Childbirth Educator RN- Part Time Rotating

Northwestern Medicine; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Northwestern Medicine in Chicago, IL seeks a Childbirth Educator, RN to provide prenatal education to expectant parents in group/class settings and one-to-one sessions as needed.

The ideal candidate has an active IL RN license, a BSN, and 1–2 years of group teaching experience, including labor and delivery exposure; childbirth education certification is preferred.

Qualifications

• BSN required; active IL RN license.
• 1–2 years of group teaching experience.
• At least one year of labor and delivery staff experience.
• Certification in childbirth education (ICEA/PCE/Lamaze or equivalent) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide childbirth preparation and prenatal education in classroom or group settings.
• Collaborate with department leadership to update curricula.
• Identify learning needs and tailor instruction for groups.
• Project an empowerment model to support positive health decisions.
• Assist in planning and evaluating women’s health programs with NMH staff.
• Handle special projects as assigned.

Skills

Presentation skills

Teaching ability

Communication

Education

BSN

IL RN license

Cert. in childbirth education

Job description

Description

TheChildbirth Educator, RN reflects the mission, vision, and values of Northwestern Memorial, adheres to the organization’s Code of Ethics and Corporate Compliance Program, and complies with all relevant policies, procedures, guidelines and all other regulatory and accreditation standards.

The primary purpose of this position is to provide prenatal education to expectant parents. This will primarily be done in a formal, structured group, or classroom setting, but many also be conducted in a one-to one less formal interaction. This position requires a high-level individual with excellent presentation skills, a clinical background in labor and delivery as well as other maternal/newborn areas, and the fluidity and savvy to assess and monitor the culture and tone of each class, responding seamlessly to changing group dynamics to provide the optimal education experience.

Responsibilities

• Provides childbirth preparation and other related prenatal education to expectant couples in a classroom setting, via the Great Expectations or Great Expectations Refresher curriculum.
• Works with department leadership team to review and update class curriculum to reflect changing clinical practice recommendations.
• Identifies learning needs and provides individualized instruction based on the needs of the group. Evaluates the effectiveness of the teaching intervention and adjusts the teaching accordingly.
• Utilizes and projects an empowerment model that fosters positive health decision making and self-management of diseases and conditions.
• In collaboration with other department colleagues and NMH staff, assists in planning, implementing, and evaluating women’s health programs for the community.
• Special projects as identified or assigned.

Minimum Requirements

Certification

• Registered nurse through IL dept of Professional Regulation Certification in one or more major education specialties, such as BLS instructor per AHAOR certified childbirth educator through ICEA, PCE, Lamaze, etc.
• BSN; 1-2 years group teaching experience; at least one year of labor and delivery staff

Experience

• RN experience or postpartum nursing experience, depending on area of program focus for the department

Preferred

• RN specialty certification in a maternal/child clinical area

Equal Opportunity

Northwestern Medicine is an equal opportunity employer (disability, VETS) and does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of age, sex, race, color, religion, national origin, gender identity, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation or any other protected status.

Background Check

Northwestern Medicine conducts a background check that includes criminal history on newly hired team members and, at times, internal transfers. If you are offered a position with us, you will be required to complete an authorization and disclosure form that gives Northwestern Medicine permission to run the background check. Results are evaluated on a case-by-case basis, and we follow all local, state, and federal laws, including the Illinois Health Care Worker Background Check Act.

Artificial Intelligence Disclosure

Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools may be used in some portions of the candidate review process for this position, however, all employment decisions will be made by a person.

Benefits

We offer a wide range of benefits that provide employees with tools and resources to improve their physical, emotional, and financial well-being while providing protection for unexpected life events. Please visit our Benefits section to learn more.

Sign-on Bonus Eligibility (if sign-on bonus offered for position):

Internal employees and rehires who left Northwestern Medicine within 1 year are not eligible for the sign on bonus. Exception: New graduate internal employees seeking their first licensed clinical position at NM may be eligible depending upon the job family.