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Perinatal Educator

Rocky River, OH, US


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Location: Rocky River, OH

Facilities: Fairview Wellness Center,

Professional Area: Nursing Non Patient Care

Department: 1995 Childbirth/Childcare-Fairview Hospital

Job Code: F2602W

Schedule: PRN

Shift: Variable

PRN Perinatal Educator  

Join Cleveland Clinic’s Fairview Hospital where research and surgery are advanced, technology is leading-edge, patient care is world-class, and caregivers are family. Fairview Hospital has been recognized as one of the top hospitals in Cleveland and Ohio. Here, you will work with and learn from some of our best caregivers, receive endless support and appreciation, and build a rewarding career with one of the most respected healthcare organizations in the world.  

   

As a Perinatal Educator, you will support new parents during the pregnancy and postpartum period. This role is an important "first impression" for expectant families and their introduction to the OB model of care in preparation for birth at Fairview Hospital and postpartum care. Educators collaborate to maintain the most up to date content for classes and support community efforts to promote health and wellness of women and children. 

A caregiver in this position works varying shifts from 8:00am – 5:00pm or 5:30pm – 9:00pm.  

A caregiver who excels in this role will:  

  • Support and instruct expectant mothers and their support person, post delivered parents in the neonatal period and the community in a structured classroom program using an interactive teaching style. 

  • Serve as a resource person to support the Cleveland Clinic Birthing and Neonatal Services and the community. 

  • Transfer information from class curriculum to participants using creative techniques. 

  • Utilize current information and knowledge to share with colleagues and keep curriculum current. 

  • Facilitate interactive teaching methods. 

  • Demonstrate sensitivity to pregnant and parenting mothers, fathers, and other family members in a supportive and interactive teaching environment. 

  • Collaborate with the healthcare team to develop a plan of care to help mothers reach their breastfeeding goals.  

  • Provide discharge teaching, including resources available in the outpatient area.  

  • Support Baby-Friendly Hospital tenets and the 10 Steps to successful breastfeeding, including the International Code of Marketing of Breastmilk Substitute.  

  • Support Nurse Professional Development Specialists to onboard new caregivers with required breastfeeding clinical skills as required by Baby-Friendly accreditation. 

Minimum qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:  

  • Graduate from an accredited school of professional nursing.  

  • Current state Registered Nurse (RN) licensure required if in designated nursing specialty areas. 

  • Certification or other documented education/training in expertise. 

  • Current Basic Life Support (BLS) through the American Heart Association (AHA). 

  • One year of experience or certification/demonstrated knowledge in the specialty area of instruction. 

Preferred qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:  

  • Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).  

  • Experience as an IBCLC or Certified Lactation Counselor.  

  • Experience working with breastfeeding couplets to coach mothers through the early days of breastfeeding.  

Our caregivers continue to create the best outcomes for our patients across each of our facilities. Click the link and see how we’re dedicated to providing what matters most to you: https://jobs.clevelandclinic.org/benefits-2/

Personal Protective Equipment:

  • Follows Standard Precautions using personal protective equipment as required for procedures.
Salaries [which may be] shown on independent job search websites reflect various market averages and do not represent information obtained directly from The Cleveland Clinic. Because we value each individual candidate, we invite and encourage each candidate to discuss salary/hourly specifics during the application and hiring process.

The policy of Cleveland Clinic Health System and its system hospitals (Cleveland Clinic Health System) is to provide equal opportunity to all of our caregivers and applicants for employment in our tobacco free and drug free environment. All offers of employment are followed by testing for controlled substance and nicotine. All new caregivers must clear a nicotine test within their 90-day new hire period. Candidates for employment who are impacted by Cleveland Clinic Health System’s Smoking Policy will be permitted to reapply for open positions after one year.
Cleveland Clinic Health System administers an influenza prevention program. You will be required to comply with this program, which will include obtaining an influenza vaccination on an annual basis or obtaining an approved exemption.

 

Decisions concerning employment, transfers and promotions are made upon the basis of the best qualified candidate without regard to color, race, religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, ancestry, status as a disabled or Vietnam era veteran or any other characteristic protected by law. Information provided on this application may be shared with any Cleveland Clinic Health System facility.

Please review the Equal Employment Opportunity poster

Cleveland Clinic Health System is pleased to be an equal employment employer: Women / Minorities / Veterans / Individuals with Disabilities

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