Educator, Childbirth - Community Education

Hawaii Pacific Health; Honolulu (HI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 69,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive total rewards package

Job summary

Kapi'olani Medical Center for Women and Children in Hawai'i is seeking a Part-Time Childbirth Educator to design and deliver education on pregnancy, childbirth and infant care for expectant families. You will work with the Community Education team to connect education activities with Hawai'i's communities.

Ideal candidates hold a Nursing degree, current BLS/CPR certification, and 2+ years of maternal-child health experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Nursing required.
• Current American Heart Association BLS CPR card required.

Responsibilities

• Provide nurturing and supportive childbirth education to expectant families.
• Design, deliver, and evaluate educational programs on pregnancy, childbirth, and infant care.
• Collaborate with the Community Education team to connect education activities with Hawai‘i’s communities.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Nursing

Current BLS CPR certification

Job description

Kapi'olani Medical Center for Women & Children is Hawai'i’s only maternity, newborn and pediatric specialty hospital. It is well recognized as Hawai'i’s leader in the care of women, infants and children. With 253 beds, the not-for-profit hospital delivers 6,000 babies a year, and is also a medical teaching and research facility. Specialty services for patients throughout Hawai'i and the Pacific Region include intensive care for infants and children, 24-hour emergency pediatric and adult care, critical care air transport and high-risk perinatal care. Over 1,400 employees and more than 700 physicians provide specialty care at Kapi'olani. The hospital is home to the Kapi'olani Women’s Center and the Women’s Cancer Center, and offers numerous community programs and services, such as specialty pediatric clinics, the Kapi'olani Child Protection Center and the Sex Abuse Treatment Center.

As a nonprofit organization, Kapi‘olani's network of health care institutions are strongly committed to community outreach and education. We organize a number of events and workshops on a regular basis to educate the public about issues ranging from cardiovascular disease to cancer, diabetes, arthritis and the importance of maintaining healthy, active lifestyles. Our Community Education team ensures that these activities are well-organized and effective in connecting the organization to the community and promoting health education for Hawai‘i’s people.

As the Childbirth Educator, you will provide nurturing and supportive education to help expectant parents prepare for the momentous occasion of growing their family. Your excellent communication and interpersonal skills will come in handy as you work with the community education team to design, provide and evaluate educational programs on all aspects of pregnancy, child birth and infant care. We are looking for a compassionate, resourceful person with a strong understanding of family planning and child birth trends, a willingness to work collaboratively in a team-oriented atmosphere and a commitment to delivering the highest quality health care to Hawai‘i’s people.

Location: Kapiolani Medical Center for Women and Children

Work Schedule: Day/Evening - 8 Hours

Work Type: Part Time Regular

FTE: 0.600000

Bargaining Unit: Non-Bargaining

Exempt: No

Pay Range: 39.97 - 49.96 USD per hour

Category: Nursing

Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in Nursing and/or equivalent combination of education, training and experience. Current American Heart Association Health Care Provider Basic Life Support (BLS) CPR card. Two (2) years of health care experience, preferably in maternal and child health. Valid driver's license and abstract. Current Hawai’i auto insurance.

Preferred Qualifications: International Childbirth Education Association (ICEA)/Lamaze International or prepared childbirth certificate. Experience in maternal and child health.

EOE/AA/Disabled/Vets

Hawai‘i Pacific Health offers a comprehensive and competitive total rewards package that includes pay and benefits. Rate of pay for selected candidates will be determined by various factors including knowledge, skills, abilities, relevant experience and training, as well as internal peer equity.