Provides instruction to new and expectant parents on a variety of perinatal health issues. The Perinatal Education Instructor is a nurse with advanced training and skill in the area of Maternal-Child Nursing or a specific allied health field. Works with women of child bearing ages.
PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES - Utilizes a systematic approach to the assessment of the participant's learning needs. Utilizes a systematic approach to the assessment of the participant's expectations of the class.
- Plans and organizes class materials and content according to established curriculum and individual and group learning needs and expectations. Utilizes a variety of teaching strategies and class parent materials.
- Plans, organizes and creates an environment in such a way that learning is enhanced. Sets up and breaks down classrooms according to room utilization diagram.
- Skilled in actual presentation of information. Presentation based on adult learning principles. Instructor is able to draw distinctions between personal beliefs or opinions and scientific fact.
- Utilizes a variety of methods to continuously evaluate learner comprehension and changes approach accordingly.
- Operates within the standards of practice as defined by departmental/hospital policies and professional organizations. Remains current in areas of expertise related to classes taught.
REQUIRED:
1. Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing and registered in the State of Georgia 2. Certified to perform CPR by either American Heart Association or Medic First Aid, or must become certified within probationary period 3. Certified as an American Heart Association and/or Medic First Aid BLS instructor, or must become certified within probationary period if teaching CPR 4. Excellent critical thinking, interpersonal and verbal communication skills
PREFERRED:
1. International certification in childbirth education or related field. 2. Demonstrated knowledge in the use of audiovisual equipment. 3. Prior clinical and adult education experience.
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- Designed to care for a woman throughout her life
- Delivers more babies than any other hospital in the US (Atlanta campus)
- Home to the largest lactation team in country
- Ample resources to support high-risk pregnancy
- Focus on parenting education and classroom resources
- 24/7 Neonatal and OB Hospitalist physician coverage