Perinatal Education Specialist (In-Person/Online)

Yale New Haven Health Services Corp.; New Haven (CT); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Yale New Haven Health Services Corp. is seeking a Perinatal Educator to educate patients preparing for birth and early parenting, working with the Childbirth Education Coordinator to keep the curriculum current and evidence-based across New Haven and related sites.

The role requires applying adult learning principles, strong communication, and the ability to adapt content for diverse families, with CT RN licensure or national certification preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred.
• 2+ years clinical experience in Maternal Child Health; Perinatal Education preferred.
• Current professional license/certification appropriate for teaching assignment; CT RN license or national certification preferred.
• Outstanding personal and communication skills required.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates knowledge of adult learning principles and current clinical care.
• Collaborates with the Childbirth Education Coordinator to update curriculum.
• Provides education to patients regarding preparing for birth and early parenting.
• Establishes professional rapport and empowers patients to make informed decisions.
• Assists in evaluating and improving instructional content to reflect current practice.

Skills

Outstanding personal & communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree Preferred

Job description

Yale New Haven Health Services Corp. is seeking a Perinatal Educator to educate patients preparing for birth and early parenting, working with the Childbirth Education Coordinator to keep the curriculum current and evidence-based across New Haven and related sites.

The role requires applying adult learning principles, strong communication, and the ability to adapt content for diverse families, with CT RN licensure or national certification preferred.