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RN Perinatal Patient Educator

Corewell Health
United States, Michigan, Royal Oak
Jun 07, 2025
Part time 20 hours a week Evenings 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. and Saturday 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. About the Department: The Perinatal Patient Educator role is comprised of the following duties 1) Teaching classes and leading groups to pregnant and new parents by Microsoft Teams or in a classroom setting about Labor and Birth, Newborn Care and feeding options, Infant CPR & Choking, Postpartum Care and Adjustment to Parenthood. Classes are offered by the Parenting Education and Support department Monday-Thursday in the evenings between the hours of 5pm-9pm and Saturdays 9am-2pm, 2) Phone calls to new parents that have been recently discharged from the hospital after the birth of their baby and 3) Routinely creating, updating and reviewing education curriculums. This role is a hybrid - remote and in person. Childbirth Educator Certification will be required within the first year of employment. Scope of Work Under minimal directions of the Manager, the Patient educator provides pre-approved standardized education to maternity inpatients and community clients utilizing the nursing process. The patient's family members and significant others may be included in the education process. Inpatient and community educational tools utilized are evidenced-based practices and reflect MPRO, Joint Commission or other professional/regulatory requirements. Education includes information about Labor and Delivery, Postpartum Care, Newborn Care, formula feeding, breastfeeding, infant and child CPR, Pediatric First Aid and Infant Bereavement support. The educator supports nursing personnel, collaborates with other health care professionals and coordinates ancillary staff. Education includes key points to prepare the patient and family for discharge. The educator may provide infant bereavement support to families who have experienced a neonatal infant loss, along with coordinating and assisting nursing personnel or other agencies with necessary documentation. The educator functions within the framework of the policies and procedures of the hospital and demonstrates professional growth and accountability. All teaching activity must be documented on the designated tools period. Patient education may take place at the bedside or in a classroom setting. Interacts with patients, staff and/or class participants to assess educational needs and initiates education plan of care. Evaluates patients/class participants understanding of information given by either verbal patient feedback, demonstration or written class evaluation. Assumes responsibility for other duties assigned. Demonstrates ability to work independently and desire for professional development. Demonstrates application of Patient and Family Care Concepts in clinical practice. Completes all mandatory training/education competencies required for job classification. Ensures and enhances facility safety, and regulatory outcomes including National Patient Safety Goals. Qualifications Required Graduate of an accredited school of nursing with an associate's degree or higher. Diploma, A.D.N., B.S.N., M.S.N., DNP/PhD - if not minimum BSN prepared, new graduate/nurse with less than one (1) year experience is required to sign an educational contract upon hire to complete BSN within specified timeframe and adhere to contract stipulations. RN must enroll in an accredited BSN program within one (1) year of licensure date and complete within the next four (4) years. This is effective September 1, 2017. 1 year of relevant experience Minimum 1 year of Perinatal Nursing experience. Required LIC-Registered Nurse (RN) - STATE_MI State of Michigan Upon Hire required CRT-Basic Life Support (BLS) - AHA American Heart Association Upon Hire required Or CRT-Basic Life Support (BLS) - ARC American Red Cross Upon Hire required How Corewell Health cares for you Comprehensive benefits package to meet your financial, health, and work/life balance goals. Learn more here. On-demand pay program powered by Payactiv Discounts directory with deals on the things that matter to you, like restaurants, phone plans, spas, and more! Optional identity theft protection, home and auto insurance, pet insurance Traditional and Roth retirement options with service contribution and match savings Eligibility for benefits is determined by employment type and status Primary Location SITE - Administration Building Medical Information Services - 3711 W 13 Mile Road - Royal Oak Department Name Parenting Education & Support - Royal Oak Employment Type Part time Shift Variable (United States of America) Weekly Scheduled Hours 20 Hours of Work Variable Days Worked Monday through Friday and Saturday Sunday Weekend Frequency Every weekend CURRENT COREWELL HEALTH TEAM MEMBERS - Please apply through Find Jobs from your Workday team member account. This career site is for Non-Corewell Health team members only. Corewell Health is committed to providing a safe environment for our team members, patients, visitors, and community. We require a drug-free workplace and require team members to comply with the MMR, Varicella, Tdap, and Influenza vaccine requirement if in an on-site or hybrid workplace category. We are committed to supporting prospective team members who require reasonable accommodations to participate in the job application process, to perform the essential functions of a job, or to enjoy equal benefits and privileges of employment due to a disability, pregnancy, or sincerely held religious belief. Corewell Health grants equal employment opportunity to all qualified persons without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, religion, genetic information, marital status, height, weight, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other legally protected category. An interconnected, collaborative culture where all are encouraged to bring their whole selves to work, is vital to the health of our organization. As a health system, we advocate for equity as we care for our patients, our communities, and each other. From workshops that develop cultural intelligence, to our inclusion resource groups for people to find community and empowerment at work, we are dedicated to ongoing resources that advance our values of diversity, equity, and inclusion in all that we do. We invite those that share in our commitment to join our team. You may request assistance in completing the application process by calling 616.486.7447.