Perinatal Education Instructor

Northside Hospital; Atlanta, Northern (GA, KY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Northside Hospital in Atlanta seeks a Perinatal Education Instructor, a nurse with advanced training in Maternal-Child Nursing or related field, to educate new and expectant parents on perinatal health issues.

The role emphasizes systematic assessment of learning needs, curriculum-based instruction, and adult-learning principles to enhance patient education. BLS is required, and ongoing professional development is supported.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
• Current Georgia RN or multi-state (NLC/eNLC) license.
• American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.

Responsibilities

• Assess learner needs and expectations using systematic methods.
• Plan and organize class materials per curriculum and learning needs.
• Create learning environment; set up classrooms as per diagrams.
• Present information using adult learning principles.
• Evaluate learner comprehension and adapt instruction.
• Follow hospital policies and stay current in teaching areas.

Skills

Adult education

Teaching

Presentation skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Nursing

Georgia RN license or multi-state license (NLC/eNLC)

Job description

Provides instruction to new and expectant parents on a variety of perinatal health issues. The Perinatal Education Instructor is a nurse with advanced training and skill in Maternal-Child Nursing or a specific allied health field. Works with women of child‑bearing ages.

1. Utilizes a systematic approach to the assessment of the participant’s learning needs. Utilizes a systematic approach to the assessment of the participant’s expectations of the class.
2. Plans and organizes class materials and content according to established curriculum and individual and group learning needs and expectations. Utilizes a variety of teaching strategies and class parent materials.
3. Plans, organizes and creates an environment in such a way that learning is enhanced. Sets up and breaks down classrooms according to room utilization diagram.
4. Skilled in actual presentation of information. Presentation based on adult learning principles. Instructor can draw distinctions between personal beliefs or opinions and scientific fact.
5. Utilizes a variety of methods to continuously evaluate learner comprehension and changes approach accordingly.
6. Operates within the standards of practice as defined by departmental/hospital policies and professional organizations. Remains current in areas of expertise related to classes taught.

REQUIRED

1. Graduate of an accredited school of nursing
2. Current License in the State of Georgia as a Registered Nurse or Nursing Compact (NLC/eNLC) or Multistate License
3. Must hold American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS)

PREFERRED

1. International certification in childbirth education or related field.
2. Prior clinical and adult education experience.
3. Certified as an American Heart Association BLS instructor, or must become certified within probationary period if teaching CPR