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Overview To be part of our organization, every employee should understand and share in the YNHHS Vision, support our Mission, and live our Values. These values – integrity, patient‑centered, respect, accountability, and compassion – must guide what we do, as individuals and professionals, every day. Under the supervision of the Childbirth Education Coordinator, the Perinatal Educator is responsible for providing education to patients related to preparing for birth and early parenting. The Perinatal Educator collaborates with the Childbirth Education Coordinator to evaluate and update curriculum to ensure a quality instructional program that supports expecting parents, infants, and other family members. EEO/AA/Disability/Veteran Responsibilities Demonstrates a strong understanding of adult learning principles, current clinical care, and leadership. Demonstrates strong communication skills. Establishes a professional rapport and empowers the patient to make informed decisions. Assesses participants level of understanding and adapts instruction to benefit the participants. Contributes verbal and written feedback to the Childbirth Education Coordinator regarding program development and needs. Facilitates and models development of critical thinking, problem solving, and communication skills among the students. Promotes professional self‑development and enhances expertise through literature reviews and attendance at conferences related to prenatal education, childbirth, and breastfeeding. Collaborates with the Childbirth Education Coordinator to assure that appropriate level of instruction and content is planned and executed. Assists in the review of class content to ensure the information provided accurately reflects current practice and evidence. Serves as a resource for staff regarding community services available to prenatal patients. Promotes effective working relationships interdepartmentally to facilitate the department's ability to meet its goals and objectives. Collaborates on department projects and education of patients and staff as it pertains to prenatal care, childbirth, and lactation services. Reinforces behaviors consistent with customer service standards. Supports leadership in ensuring that excellent customer service standards are met. Assists in the care and maintenance of instructional materials, equipment, and class records, demonstrating the ability to use appropriate IT equipment for teaching purposes and to pivot from in‑person to an online platform with ease. Negotiates a personal development plan based on self‑evaluation and peer review. Performs other related work as assigned or required. Qualifications Education Bachelor's Degree preferred. Experience Greater than 2 years clinical experience in Maternal Child Health; preferred experience in Perinatal Education. License/Certification American Heart Association CPR certification (current). Current professional license/certification as appropriate for the teaching assignment. National certification in Childbirth Education preferred. Special Skills Outstanding personal and communication skills required. Additional Information AHA Certified in Infant and Child CPR required. YNHHS Requisition ID 140658 #J-18808-Ljbffr Smilow Cancer Hospital

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