Lamaze Coach - Women's Educational Program

Trinity Health; City of Albany (NY); On-site; USD 34,000 - 50,000; Part time

Job summary

The Perinatal Childbirth Educator/Lamaze Coach at Trinity Health Mid-Atlantic will provide virtual, online, or classroom instruction for people of childbearing ages and their support persons. The role emphasizes sensitivity to physical, emotional, social, and spiritual needs and collaborates with divisional staff to coordinate the perinatal education curriculum.

Required are RN licensure, Lamaze certification (LCCE), and prior perinatal nursing or childbirth education experience, with ability to

Qualifications

• RN licensure required and Lamaze certification (LCCE)
• Previous perinatal nursing or childbirth education experience preferred
• Strong communication skills and ability to travel to multiple locations

Responsibilities

• Deliver perinatal education classes in virtual, online, or classroom settings
• Coordinate curriculum and schedule education sessions with staff
• Support families transitioning to new parenthood with compassionate care
• Uphold safety and quality standards aligned with the health system

Skills

Communication

Travel readiness

Education

RN licensure

Lamaze Certified Childbirth Educator (LCCE)

Job description

Employment Type

Part time Shift: Rotating Shift

Job Summary

In accordance with the Mission, Vision and Values; The Perinatal Childbirth Educator/Lamaze Coach will provide virtual, online or classroom instruction for people of childbearing ages and their support persons in an atmosphere sensitive to each person’s physical, emotional, social, and spiritual needs. The Perinatal Childbirth Educator/Lamaze Coach, functions in the spirit of teamwork with other divisional staff members, to coordinate the perinatal education curriculum and instruct those classes/tours. Perinatal Childbirth Educator/Lamaze Coach assist parents in the process of making the transition from the role of expectant parents to the role of parents capable of caring for themselves and their newborns.

Job Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities)

• Education: Graduate from a school of nursing or degree/certification in a health care related field.
• Licensure/Certification: Current RN Licensure required Lamaze Certified Childbirth Educator Certification (LCCE).
• Experience: Previous experience in perinatal nursing or childbirth education.
• Effective Communication Skills
• Ability to travel to multiple locations.

Essential Responsibilities

• Exhibits St. Peter's Health Partners Standards for holding self and others accountable and role modeling excellence for all to see. For example: demonstrates friendliness and courtesy, effective communication creates a professional environment and provides first class service.
• Meets population specific and all other competencies according to department requirements.
• Promotes a Culture of Safety by adhering to policy, procedures and plans that are in place to prevent workplace injury, violence or adverse outcome to associates and patients.
• Relationship-based Care: Creates a caring and healing environment that keeps the patient and family at the center of care throughout their experience at St. Peter's Health Partners following the principles of our interdisciplinary care delivery system.
• Ensures an environment of patient safety, promotes evidence-based practice and quality initiatives and always exhibits professionalism.

Pay range

$24.60 - $35.70. Pay is based on education and experience.

Our Commitment

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care.

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.

Trinity Health Overview

Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, faith-based health care systems in the nation. Together, we’re 121,000 colleagues and nearly 36,500 physicians and clinicians caring for diverse communities across 27 states. Nationally recognized for care and experience, our system includes 101 hospitals, 126 continuing care locations, the second largest PACE program in the country, 136 urgent care locations, and many other health and well-being services. Based in Livonia, Michigan, in fiscal year 2023, we invested $1.5 billion in our communities through charity care and other community benefit programs. For more information, visit http://www.trinity-health.org. You can also follow Trinity Health on LinkedIn.