Childbirth Educator RN PRN
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Job Location:
Fort Worth, TX - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
15 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Childbirth Educator RN PRN
Bring your passion to Texas Health so we are Better Together
Work location: Texas Health Ft. Worth 1300 Pennsylvania Avenue Fort Worth TX 76104
The Womens Center at Texas Health Ft. Worth a MAGNET and Texas 10-Step facility has been named Best Place to Have a Baby and Maternal Level IV designated facility
Work hours: PRN: On an as needed basis Mainly on Evenings and Weekends set own schedule with 2 to 3 (or more) classes per month
Patient and Family Education highlights:
Self-Scheduling that helps with work/life balance as well as opportunities for educational and career growth
Robust Unit Based Council (UBC) and engaged leadership team
Teaching Childbirth Education Breastfeeding and Baby Care classes to the community/new parents
Heres What You Need
Associate degree from an accredited Nursing program Required
Two (2) Years experience in childbirth or adult education Required
Prefer RN experience in Womens Services and teaching childbirth education classes
RN Registered Nurse Upon Hire is Required
BCLS Basic Cardiac Life Support prior to providing independent patient care and maintained quarterly Required
IBCLC International Board-Certified Lactation Consultants Upon Hire Strongly Preferred
Other Lamaze ICEA certifications Upon Hire Preferred
Effective interpersonal skills and adult education skills; verbal and written communication skills in English.
What You Will Do
Teaching Childbirth Education classes to new parents
Family Education:
Develops revises and implements curriculum for childbirth education classes.
Provides a service-oriented class atmosphere for community participants.
Demonstrates acceptance of childbirth as a wellness concept diversity of lifestyles cultures and belief systems.
Provides hospital infant safety information to patient and/or family member.
Class content reflects current national standards
Quality/Operational Support:
Schedules classes and have instructors available to meet customer demand
Meets department needs by acting as a substitute instructor and or secures a substitute instructor as necessary.
Precepts and/or mentors new employees and students
Reviews class schedule with manager
Assists in the identification of ineffective and costly processes and takes action to improve those processes
Collaborates with multi-disciplinary team to improve care processes that promote continuity of care.
Collaborates with other team members to resolve patient issues.
Actively participates in helping department to meet key performance indicators
Utilizes sign-in sheet during class
Patient Advocacy:
Serves as a patient advocate and initiates action to protect patients rights and/or preferences and promote patient desired outcomes.
Responds to patient and family questions with accurate and current information
Demonstrates compliance for reporting abuse ethical and legal concerns and initiates appropriate referrals in response to ethical dilemmas.
Follows chain of command to address issues with class or classes.
Class evaluations reflects patient satisfaction
Professional Accountability/Professional Growth:
Actively participates in hospital initiatives or committees as appropriate.
Attends 75% of department staff meetings and town halls.
Adheres to system hospital and department policies and procedures.
Completes mandatory training by established deadline.
Completes employee health requirements by established deadline.
Maintains licensure certification and/or registry as required by the job description
Maintains current knowledge of clinical practice in Womens and Infants service area
Attends approved continuing education program(s) related to Family Education.
Additional perks of being a Texas Health Childbirth Educator Nurse
Benefits include 401k and discounts in the cafeteria.
Delivery of high quality of patient care through nursing education nursing research and innovations in nursing practice.
Strong Unit Based Council (UBC).
A supportive team environment with outstanding opportunities for growth.
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Required Experience:
IC
Key Skills
About Company
With 24 hospitals around Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas Health Resources provides care in most North Texas communities. Call 1-877-THR-WELL for more information.
