Educator, Childbirth - Community Education

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

Job summary

Kapi'olani Medical Center for Women and Children in Honolulu seeks a part-time Childbirth Educator to educate expectant parents on pregnancy, birth, and infant care. Location: Honolulu. Work Schedule: Day/Evening - 8 Hours. Work Type: Part Time Regular. FTE: 0.600000.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in Nursing, current BLS CPR, two years of healthcare experience, and a valid driver’s license. ICEA/Lamaze certification is preferred. EOE/AA/Disabled/Vets.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Nursing and/or equivalent education, training and experience.
• Current American Heart Association BLS CPR card.
• Two years of healthcare experience, preferably in maternal and child health.
• Valid driver’s license and Hawai‘i auto insurance.

Responsibilities

• Provide nurturing and supportive education to help expectant parents prepare for pregnancy, birth and infant care.
• Collaborate with the community education team to design, deliver and evaluate educational programs on pregnancy and childbirth.

Skills

Nursing

BLS CPR

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Nursing

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

Req ID 34492

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.