Childbirth Educator jobs in Illinois

Childbirth Educator provides instruction and education to patients planning to give birth. Presents curriculum in a group setting. Being a Childbirth Educator reviews class material and recommends changes based on educational standards. May assist in developing new content. Additionally, Childbirth Educator may require a bachelor's degree in a related area. Typically reports to a manager or head of a unit/department. The Childbirth Educator occasionally directed in several aspects of the work. Gaining exposure to some of the complex tasks within the job function. To be a Childbirth Educator typically requires 2-4 years of related experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)

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Registered Nurse-Childbirth Educator Casual
  • Northwestern Medicine Lake Forest Hospital
  • Forest, IL OTHER
  • Description

    The Childbirth Educator RN reflects the mission, vision, and values of NM, adheres to the organization’s Code of Ethics and Corporate Compliance Program, and complies with all relevant policies, procedures, guidelines and all other regulatory and accreditation standards.

    The primary purpose of this position is to provide prenatal education to expectant parents. This will primarily be done in a formal, structured group, classroom or virtual setting, but many also be conducted in a one-to one less formal interaction. This position requires a high-level individual with excellent presentation skills, a clinical background in labor and delivery as well as other maternal/newborn areas, and the fluidity and savvy to assess and monitor the culture and tone of each class, responding seamlessly to changing group dynamics to provide the optimal education experience.

    Responsibilities

    • Provides childbirth preparation and other related prenatal education to expectant couples in a classroom setting, via an NM provided curriculum.
    • Works with department leadership team to review and update class curriculum to reflect changing clinical practice recommendations.
    • Identifies learning needs and provides individualized instruction based on the needs of the group. Evaluates the effectiveness of the teaching intervention and adjusts the teaching accordingly.
    • Utilizes and projects an empowerment model that fosters positive health decision making and self-management of diseases and conditions.
    • In collaboration with other department colleagues and NMH staff, assists in planning, implementing, and evaluating women’s health programs for the community.
    • Strong working knowledge of PowerPoint and audio visual devices such as a laptop.
    • Special projects as identified or assigned.

    Qualifications

    Required:

    • Registered Nurse in the State of Illinois
    • Bachelor of Science, Nursing
    • Must be one of the following: BLS instructor per American Heart Association, Certified Childbirth Educator, Certified Breast Feeding Counselor or International Board Certified Lactation Consultant
    • At least 1 year of labor and delivery staff RN experience or postpartum nursing experience, depending on area of program focus for the department

    Preferred

    • At least 1 year of group teaching experience

    Equal Opportunity

    Northwestern Medicine is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of age, sex, race, color, religion, national origin, gender identity, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation or any other protected status.
  • 8 Days Ago

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Registered Nurse-Childbirth Educator Casual
  • Lake Forest Hospital
  • Forest, IL PART_TIME
  • DescriptionThe Childbirth Educator RN reflects the mission, vision, and values of NM, adheres to the organization’s Code of Ethics and Corporate Compliance Program, and complies with all relevant poli...
  • 25 Days Ago

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Registered Nurse-Childbirth Educator Casual
  • Northwestern Memorial Healthcare
  • Forest, IL FULL_TIME
  • Company DescriptionAt Northwestern Medicine, every patient interaction makes a difference in cultivating a positive workplace. This patient-first approach is what sets us apart as a leader in the heal...
  • 25 Days Ago

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Registrar
  • Educator's Ally
  • Chicago, IL FULL_TIME
  • Latin School of ChicagoPosition: RegistrarStart Date: July 2024 (or sooner, if possible)The Latin School of Chicago provides its students with a rigorous and innovative educational program in a commun...
  • 12 Days Ago

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RN Lactation Consultant (Childbirth Education - Days)
  • UnityPoint Health
  • Moline, IL FULL_TIME
  • Overview: Childbirth Education – Moline, IL RN Lactation Consultant Available Openings: Part Time (0.6 FTE) - 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM Full Time (1.0 FTE) - 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM Why UnityPoint Health? Culture –...
  • 15 Days Ago

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Parent Educator
  • REGIONAL OFFICE OF EDUCATION #28
  • Atkinson, IL FULL_TIME
  • The Regional Office of Education for Bureau, Henry, and Stark Counties is accepting applications for a full-time Parent Educator/Home Visitor to provide services to families with children ages 0-3, ut...
  • 2 Days Ago

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Childbirth Educator and Curriculum Manager
  • Birthing Beautiful Communities
  • Cleveland, OH
  • Childbirth Educator and Curriculum Manager Classification: Exempt Salary Grade/Level/Family/Range: $50,000 - $65,000 bas...
  • 6/9/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Childbirth Educator - Childbirth Education
  • Trinity Health Corporation
  • Des Moines, IA
  • Employment Type: Part time Shift: Rotating Shift Description: Childbirth Educator at MercyOne Des Moines We are looking ...
  • 6/9/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Certified Medical Assistant
  • Mesbah OB-GYN
  • Garden City, NY
  • Job Description Job Description We are seeking a Certified Medical Assistant to become a part of our team! You will perf...
  • 6/9/2024 12:00:00 AM

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RN-Lactation Consultant
  • Albany Medical Center
  • Albany, NY
  • Department/Unit: Lactation Work Shift: Day (United States of America) The Lactation Nurse is responsible for providing s...
  • 6/9/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Childbirth Educator - Childbirth Education
  • Trinity Health
  • Des Moines, IA
  • **Employment Type:** Part time **Shift:** Rotating Shift **Description:** Childbirth Educator at MercyOne Des Moines _We...
  • 6/8/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Birth Educator (Contract)
  • Diana Health
  • Orange City, FL
  • About Diana Health Diana Health is a high-growth network of modern women's health practices. We are on a mission to set ...
  • 6/7/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Childbirth Parenting Educator
  • Texas Children's Hospital
  • Houston, TX
  • Job Description We are searching for a Childbirth Parenting Educator at our Pavilion for Women location - someone who wo...
  • 6/7/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Childbirth Educator
  • UCHealth
  • Aurora, CO
  • Description Location: UCHealth Anschutz Inpatient Pavilion, US:CO:Aurora Department: Lactation Consulting FTE: PRN, 0.0,...
  • 5/16/2024 12:00:00 AM

Illinois (/ˌɪlɪˈnɔɪ/ (listen) IL-ih-NOY) is a state in the Midwestern and Great Lakes region of the United States. It has the fifth largest gross domestic product (GDP), the sixth largest population, and the 25th largest land area of all U.S. states. Illinois is often noted as a microcosm of the entire United States. With Chicago in northeastern Illinois, small industrial cities and immense agricultural productivity in the north and center of the state, and natural resources such as coal, timber, and petroleum in the south, Illinois has a diverse economic base, and is a major transportation hu...
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Income Estimation for Childbirth Educator jobs
$67,693 to $91,591

Childbirth Educator in Springfield, IL
Families are always glad to see you — their childbirth educator/doula.
January 09, 2020
Childbirth Educator in Danbury, CT
Your Birth Experience is more than a childbirth preparation curriculum. It is a system for success for you and your clients! YBE understands that HOW people learn is just as important as WHAT they learn and there is no right or wrong in childbirth. YBE combines up-to-date information with sound teaching techniques so you walk away informed and equipped to help your clients become their own birth advocates.
February 22, 2020
Childbirth Educator in Elkhart, IN
Today we ask a childbirth educator questions about choosing your birth.
December 25, 2019