What are the responsibilities and job description for the OB Educator position at Med Center Health?
- Position SummaryResponsible for assessing, planning, executing, and evaluating interventions that address the educational needs of obstetrical patients while also assisting the staff in day to day care of the patients as delegated by the OB Clinical Manager.
- Minimum Qualifications
- Three years of experience as a staff nurse with demonstrated leadership skills.
- Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
- Bachelor’s degree in nursing or related field preferred.
- Kentucky RN license (OR) RN license in a State recognized by the Kentucky Nurse Licensure Compact Act effective June 1, 2007 required.
Work Experience
Education
Certifications/Licensure - Job Specific Performance Standards
- Develops and directs family centered patient education programs pertinent to health care needs of obstetric patients and their newborn.
- Develops and coordinates family centered obstetric health education programs to meet community needs.
- Maintains accurate documentation of pertinent patient information to include the type of obstetric educational information presented to the patient/family and the level of understanding achieved by the patient/family.
- Assists in the provision of infant CPR classes to patients and their families.
- Conducts classes as scheduled on the “Prenatal Education Calendar.” Provides monthly statistics to the Clinical Manager as to the number of patients that have attended each offering.
- Maintains a neat, clean environment on the unit.
- Assists in orientation of new personnel and others, i.e., students.
- Remains calm and follows direction well. Adjusts to change and is able to handle stress. Knows where emergency equipment is and how to use it.
The duties listed below are a summary of the major essential functions of this position. The position may require other duties, both major and minor, that are not mentioned, and specific functions may change from time to time.
Location: Med Center Health · MCBG Postpartum Unit
Schedule: Part Time, Day Shift
