Childbirth/Perinatal Educator (PRN, Days/Evenings) Abington-Jefferson

Job Summary:

With a commitment to patient- and family-centered care, the Perinatal Patient and Family Educator values the uniqueness of each individual and addresses the physical, psychological, emotional, and social needs of the diversity of patients served by Jefferson Health. The Perinatal Patient and Family Educator is responsible for providing safe, family-centered patient care by assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating childbirth plans for expecting parents and is fully collaborative with the patient, patient's family, significant others, and members of the health care team. The Perinatal Patient and Family Educator demonstrates specialized knowledge and clinical expertise in reproductive health, pregnancy and childbirth.

Essential Functions:

• Interacts with co-workers, patients, their family/designated care partner(s), and other staff consistent with the values of Jefferson.

• Integrates Evidence-Based Practice, clinical expertise, patients, their family/designated care partner(s) preferences and cultural beliefs and values for delivery of optimal healthcare.

• Partners with patients, their family/designated care partner(s)) in identifying learning needs and priorities and provides education in ways that are useful, understandable, and affirming.

• Minimizes risk of harm to patients and others by following established nursing practices and protocols and individual performance.

• Uses information technology to communicate, manage knowledge, mitigate error, and support ethical decision making.

• Functions effectively within nursing and inter-professional teams, fostering open communication, mutual respect, and shared decision-making to achieve quality patient care.

• Recognizes the patients, their family/designated care partner(s) in providing safe, compassionate and coordinated care based on respect for patient's personal preferences, priorities, needs, and cultural beliefs and values.

• Creates an environment of belonging and inclusion, demonstrating skills in problem solving and conflict resolution.

• Demonstrates a commitment to learning and seeks opportunities for continued professional growth and development and acts in primary preceptor role to appropriate staff members

• Demonstrates willingness to give and receive feedback and integrates appropriate changes into practice.

• Provides instruction and education to patients and families about pregnancy, labor and delivery, newborn care, and/or postpartu

Qualifications

Education and Training:

• High School Diploma or equivalent required

Experience:

• Minimum one year experience in maternity related nursing care
• Knowledge of adult learning theory and experience with group education preferred
• Strong patient and or community education background.
• Demonstrated experience in planning, implementing and evaluating teaching/leaning experiences

License Certification and Registration:

• BLS Certification through American Heart Assoc required
• Maintains certification as indicated in one or more of the following: Childbirth Education, Breastfeeding Counselor/Consultant, Car Seat Technician, CPR Instructor.
• Certification as a Childbirth Educator preferred

Competencies (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required):

Patient-and Family-Centered Practice

• Knowledge of how to convey respect and collaborate with each patient, family and/or designated care partner in care and care planning

Cultural Awareness

• Knowledge of people with diverse backgrounds and the ability to convey respect and connect effectively.

Effective Communication

• Understanding of effective communication concepts, tools and techniques, ability to effectively transmit, receive, and accurately interpret ideas, information, and needs through the application of appropriate communication behaviors. Uses the language of partnership with patients and families, engaging them in their health and health care. Appropriately and respectfully delegates to other team members.

Patient Assessment and Care

• Knowledge of and ability to assess ailments and injuries of patients and implement a treatment plan.

Patient and Designated Care Partner Education

• Knowledge of child and adult education techniques and the ability to elicit learning priorities and needs and educate patients and their designated care partners on the patient's condition, the treatment and medications suggested and given, and the next steps in the patient's recovery.

*Must be able to work weekends*

Conditions of Employment

Since this position will require the selected candidate to engage in regular contact with children in the form of care, guidance, supervision or training, you will be required to meet the requirements of the Child Protective Services Act, including the Pennsylvania State Police criminal background check, the Pennsylvania Department of Welfare child abuse criminal background clearance, and an FBI finger print based federal criminal records check. The selected candidate will not be allowed to commence working until all three (3) are completed satisfactorily.

Conditions of Employment

Covid Vaccination is a requirement for employment at Jefferson for employees working at Jefferson's clinical entities or at the University. If you are not currently vaccinated you will be required to receive the vaccination prior to hire date if you are offered employment, unless you request and receive an approved medical or religious exemption from Jefferson.

Closing Statement

About Jefferson

Nationally ranked, Jefferson, which is principally located in the greater Philadelphia region, Lehigh Valley and Northeastern Pennsylvania and southern New Jersey, is reimagining health care and higher education to create unparalleled value. Jefferson is more than 65,000 people strong, dedicated to providing the highest-quality, compassionate clinical care for patients; making our communities healthier and stronger; preparing tomorrow's professional leaders for 21st-century careers; and creating new knowledge through basic/programmatic, clinical and applied research. Thomas Jefferson University , home of Sidney Kimmel Medical College, Jefferson College of Nursing, and the Kanbar College of Design, Engineering and Commerce, dates back to 1824 and today comprises 10 colleges and three schools offering 200+ undergraduate and graduate programs to more than 8,300 students. Jefferson Health , nationally ranked as one of the top 15 not-for-profit health care systems in the country and the largest provider in the Philadelphia and Lehigh Valley areas, serves patients through millions of encounters each year at 32 hospitals campuses and more than 700 outpatient and urgent care locations throughout the region. Jefferson Health Plans is a not-for-profit managed health care organization providing a broad range of health coverage options in Pennsylvania and New Jersey for more than 35 years.

Jefferson is committed to providing equal educational and employment opportunities for all persons without regard to age, race, color, religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, marital status, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, military status, veteran status, handicap or disability or any other protected group or status.