Registered Nurse RN Perinatal Educator

OSF HealthCare; Rockford (IL); On-site; USD 51,000 - 67,000; Full time

Job summary

OSF HealthCare is seeking a Perinatal Nurse Educator in Rockford, IL to provide prenatal education and postpartum outreach for obstetric patients and families. The role coordinates care through pregnancy, delivery and discharge, working under the Clinical Nurse Manager and Maternal/Child Nurse Specialist.

Required qualifications include 3+ years obstetric experience, Illinois nursing license, and BLS/ACLS/NRP/STABLE certifications; graduate of an approved School of Nursing.

Qualifications

• Three years of Clinical Obstetric experience with exposure to breast feeding mothers.
• Current Illinois Nursing License.
• Graduate of an approved School of Nursing.
• American Heart Association BLS must be completed prior to employment.

Responsibilities

• The Perinatal Nurse Educator provides prenatal education and postpartum outreach for obstetric patients and families.
• Coordinates and guides the perinatal process, ensuring continuity of care through pregnancy, delivery, and discharge.
• Collaborates with the Clinical Nurse Manager and Maternal/Child Nurse Specialist across disciplines.
• Educates patients and staff and maintains clinical competency within the LDRP environment.

Skills

Obstetric clinical experience

Education

Illinois Nursing License

Approved School of Nursing Graduate

BLS Certification

ACLS Certification

NRP Certification

STABLE Certification

Electronic Fetal Monitoring competence

Job description

Total Rewards

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Pay range for this position is $37.22 - $48.42/hour. Actual pay is based on years of licensure. This is a Salaried position.

Department Overview

The Family Birthing Center is a specialized LDRP Women's Health department providing Labor & Delivery, OB Triage, Postpartum, OB OR/PACU, Level II Nursery, lactation support, and GYN surgical care.

This role requires an experienced Women's Health nurse who is comfortable working independently, collaborating across disciplines, educating patients and staff, and maintaining clinical competency within the LDRP environment.

Required Ongoing Education/Certifications

BLS, ACLS, NRP, STABLE, Electronic Fetal Monitoring, and other department-specific education and competencies are completed and maintained according to organizational and department requirements.

Overview

POSITION SUMMARY: The Perinatal Nurse Educator will provide prenatal education and postpartum outreach services for the OSF St. Anthony Medical Center obstetric patients and their families. He/She will provide coordination and guidance throughout the perinatal process, providing continuity of care and quality of services as the patient and family make the transition through pregnancy, delivery and hospital discharge into parenthood. The Perinatal Nurse Educator is directly responsible to the Clinical Nurse Manager and will confer with and operate under the Maternal/child Nurse Specialist.

Qualifications

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Three years of Clinical Obstetric experience with exposure to breast feeding mothers.


• Current Illinois Nursing License.


• Graduate of an approved School of Nursing.


• American Heart Association BLS must be completed prior to employment.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Baccalaureate in Nursing.


• Prenatal Education and Lactation Consultant certification preferred, or in the process of being completed within one year of hire.

OSF HealthCare is an Equal Opportunity Employer.