Registered Nurse Childbirth Educator

Ascension Health; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 56,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

403(b) retirement

PTO & holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Employee assistance

Parental leave

Other benefits

Job summary

Ascension Health in Nashville, TN, within Saint Thomas Midtown, is seeking a Lactation Education Specialist to join the Lactation department on a Full-Time, Days schedule. The role focuses on educating staff and patients, developing programs, and collaborating with nurse managers across units to meet learning needs.

Ideal candidates are licensed RNs with TN board licensure or a compact multi-state license, BLS certification, and experience in childbirth education or lactation.

Qualifications

• Licensed RN with Tennessee Board of Nursing or multi-state license (Compact) prior to hire.
• BLS Provider certification preferred.
• Educator specializing in Childbirth preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assess, plan, implement and evaluate educational activities for a defined service or population.
• Develop, implement and evaluate educational plans and programs and use tools to measure learning outcomes.
• Identify and develop teaching tools and instructional materials and maintain records/reports.
• Apply adult learning principles across all learning activities and education programs.
• Serve as educator for unit-based, hospital-wide and community education programs; perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Lactation education

Adult education

Collaborative nursing

Staff education planning

Education

Diploma from an accredited school/college of nursing

BLS Provider certification

Job description

Your future role at a glance

• Location: Nashville, TN

• Facility: Saint Thomas Midtown

• Department: Lactation

• Schedule: Full-Time | Days

How you’ll make an impact in this role

• Assess, plan, implement and evaluate educational activities planning for an assigned service or population. Collaborate with nurse managers and staff to assess learning needs and competencies.

• Develop, implement, and evaluate educational plans/programs and utilizes methods, measurements and tools to evaluate achievement of learning goals.

• Identify and/or develop teaching tools and instructional materials. Keep records of educational activities and prepares reports.

• Develop, implement and evaluate educational plans/programs and utilizes methods, measurements and tools to evaluate achievement of learning goals. Utilizes principles of adult education throughout all learning activities.

• May serve as an educator for unit-based, hospital-wide and/or community education programs. All other duties as assigned.

What minimum requirements you’ll need

Licensure / Certification / Registration:

• Licensed Registered Nurse credentialed from the Tennessee Board of Nursing or current home state license for multi-state license recognition "Compact State" obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required.

• BLS Provider. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted preferred.

• Educator specializing in Childbirth preferred.

Education:

• Diploma from an accredited school/college of nursing OR Required professional licensure at time of hire.

Additional Preferences:

• CLC Required

• Labor and Delivery Experience Required

Benefits that help you thrive

• Comprehensive health coverage: medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage and HSA/FSA options

• Financial security & retirement: employer-matched 403(b), planning and hardship resources, disability and life insurance

• Time to recharge: pro-rated paid time off (PTO) and holidays

• Career growth: Ascension-paid tuition (Vocare), reimbursement, ongoing professional development and online learning

• Emotional well-being: Employee Assistance Program, counseling and peer support, spiritual care and stress management resources

• Family support: parental leave, adoption assistance and family benefits

• Other benefits: optional legal and pet insurance, transportation savings and more

Life at Ascension: Where purpose meets opportunity

Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care and connection. We empower our 99,000+ associates to bring their skills and expertise every day to reimagining healthcare, together. Recognized as one of the Best 150+ Places to Work in Healthcare and a Military-Friendly Gold Employer, you'll find an inclusive and supportive environment where your contributions truly matter.

Equal employment opportunity employer

Ascension provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions, lactation, breastfeeding, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, all as defined by applicable law, and any other legally protected status or characteristic in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. For further information, view the EEO Know Your Rights (English) (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12.pdf) poster or EEO Know Your Rights (Spanish) (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRightsSp6.12.pdf) poster.

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Min Salary: 40.98

Max Salary 57.86