BIRTH & FAMILY EDUC

Position: Birth & Family Educator

Department: Birth & Family Education

Facility: Miami Valley Hospital

Shift: Part Time Varied Hours/ 12 Hours Per Pay

The position of a Childbirth Educator is held by a clinical nurse who is responsible for planning, implementing and evaluating the family health information available to the expectant parent/family in the childbearing year. The Childbirth Educator is responsible for contributing to the development of and presenting all program curricula. This position also requires maintaining a current, strong knowledge base through clinical and educational activities. The Childbirth Educator interfaces with all co-workers in various perinatal areas, community resources, and local/national childbirth education organizations. The Childbirth Educator is a liaison between the hospital staff and administration, and the expectant parent/family. The Childbirth Educator is accountable for compliance with applicable regulatory standards, and institutional policies and procedures. The Childbirth Educator provides physical, emotional and spiritual support that directly/indirectly impacts the patient outcomes and care provided to patients/ families/ significant others

Education 

Minimum Level of Education Required: Associate degree 

Additional requirements:

 ▪ Type of degree: Graduation from an accredited school of nursing 

▪ Area of study or major: Nursing 

▪ Preferred educational qualifications: BSN Preferred 

▪ Position specific testing requirement: N/A 

Licensure/Certification/Registration 

▪ Valid Ohio RN License 

▪ Current CPR certification required at the time of hire 

▪ Certified Childbirth Educator within 2 years of hire preferred 

Experience 

Minimum Level of Experience Required: 1 - 3 years of job-related experience 

Prior job title or occupational experience: N/A  

Prior specific functional responsibilities: 1 year of OB experience. 

Preferred experience: N/A 

Other experience requirements: N/A