Childbirth Educator (RN)- Per Diem, Varies, Maternity, Morristown NJ

Chambers Center for Well Being; Morristown (NJ); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Atlantic Health System is seeking a childbirth education facilitator to guide expectant parents through prenatal classes in Morristown, NJ. The role focuses on comprehensive education for labor, delivery, postpartum care, breastfeeding, and newborn care, with emphasis on inclusive, culturally aware teaching methods.

The educator will adapt content to diverse learning styles, stay current with guidelines, and assist with birth planning and hospital procedures.

Qualifications

• Provide accurate, evidence-based prenatal information to expectant parents.
• Adjust teaching to meet diverse learning styles and cultural backgrounds.
• Navigate hospital policies and best practices relating to childbirth education.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate prenatal education classes for expectant parents and support persons.
• Plan and teach comprehensive childbirth education classes covering labor, delivery, postpartum care, breastfeeding, and newborn care.
• Adapt teaching methods to meet diverse learning styles and cultural backgrounds.
• Provide prenatal preparation for pain management options, including natural techniques and medical interventions.
• Offer guidance on partner involvement, birth plans and hospital procedures.
• Maintain current knowledge of childbirth education practices, guidelines, and hospital policies.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Prenatal education

Public speaking

Cultural competency

Education

Certification as childbirth educator

Job description

Responsible for participating in the formal teaching of the various classes offered for pregnancy and early parenthood. Ensures accurate, scientific, and practical information to assist expectant parents in preparing for childbirth and the role of new parents.

Principal Accountabilities:

1. Facilitate prenatal education classes for expectant parents and support persons.
2. Plan and teach comprehensive childbirth education classes covering labor, delivery, postpartum care, breastfeeding, and newborn care.
3. Adapt teaching methods to meet diverse learning styles and cultural backgrounds.
4. Provide prenatal preparation for pain management options, including natural techniques and medical interventions.
5. Offer guidance on partner involvement, birth plans and hospital procedures.
6. Maintain current knowledge of childbirth education practices, guidelines, and hospital policies.
7. Perform other duties as assigned.