Education Specialist, Birth & Family Education

WakeMed Health & Hospitals; Raleigh (NC); Presencial; USD 42 000 - 65 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

WakeMed Health & Hospitals is seeking a Perinatal Education Specialist to educate expectant families through childbirth classes, infant care classes, and inpatient education, helping them feel informed before and after birth.

You will lead childbirth education, provide infant care education, and support tours, groups, and events, serving as a trusted resource for families during the perinatal journey.

Qualificações

• Experience in patient, family, or community education.
• Ability to present information to groups and diverse audiences.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsabilidades

• Lead childbirth education classes for expectant families.
• Provide infant care and inpatient antepartum education to patients and families.
• Conduct tours of the Women's Pavilion at WakeMed campuses.
• Facilitate support groups and participate in community and department events.
• Serve as a trusted educational resource for families during the perinatal period.

Conhecimentos

Communication skills

Public speaking

Group facilitation

Empathy and patient education

Formação académica

Bachelor's degree

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Overview

At WakeMed, our mission is to improve the health and well‑being of our community, and we do it by delivering outstanding, compassionate care.

We are hiring a Perinatal Education Specialist to support and educate expectant families throughout the perinatal journey. In this role, you will provide education through childbirth classes, infant care classes, and inpatient education, helping families feel informed and prepared before and after the birth of their child. You will also support community outreach efforts through tours, support groups, and department events.

What you'll do

• Lead childbirth education classes for expectant families.
• Provide infant care education and inpatient antepartum education to patients and families.
• Conduct tours of the Women's Pavilion at WakeMed campuses.
• Facilitate support groups and participate in community and department events.
• Serve as a trusted educational resource for families during the perinatal period.

Who you are

• Experienced in patient, family, or community education, preferably in maternal, infant, or women's health.
• Comfortable presenting information to groups and engaging with individuals from diverse backgrounds.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Able to educate patients and families using clear, supportive, and compassionate teaching methods.
• Passionate about helping families feel informed and confident throughout pregnancy, birth, and early infant care.

Department Description

Serving the community since 1961, WakeMed Health & Hospitals is the leading provider of health services in Wake County. With a mission to improve the health and well‑being of our community, we are committed to providing outstanding and compassionate care. For more information, visit www.wakemed.org.

EOE

Licensure

Not Applicable

Education

Bachelor's Degree Preferred

Experience

1 Year Education - Teaching and Facilitation of Learning Required