Childbirth Educator, Per Diem

NYU Langone Health is a fully integrated health system that consistently achieves the best patient outcomes through a rigorous focus on quality, resulting in some of the lowest mortality rates in the nation. Ranked the No. 1 comprehensive academic medical center in the country by Vizient Inc. for three consecutive years, NYU Langone offers a comprehensive range of medical services across 6 inpatient locations, its Perlmutter Cancer Center, and over 320 outpatient locations in the New York area and Florida. The system includes two tuition-free medical schools and a vast research enterprise with over $1 billion in active NIH awards.

About the role

We have an exciting opportunity to join our team as a Per Diem Childbirth Educator. In this role, you will provide formalized instruction to expecting couples according to the Prepared Childbirth Course curriculum. You will report to the Coordinator of Parent Education and the Manager of Perinatal Support Services.

Responsibilities

• Arrange classroom or office space to encourage group or individual participation, and restore it to its original condition.
• Provide a replacement instructor for classes in the event of illness or emergency, notifying the Office Coordinator at least six hours before the scheduled class.
• Provide input into the evaluation and revision of the Childbirth Education Program based on participant feedback and evidence-based practices.
• Maintain current knowledge in the specialty area by attending Childbirth Education Program meetings.
• Maintain professional certifications and employment documentation.
• Participate as an educational team member in program revisions and complete special assignments or tasks as required.
• Teach parent education classes to expectant parents according to the Prepared Childbirth curriculum, based on Lamaze's Six Healthy Care Practices and the Ten Steps to Successful Breastfeeding, in group or individual settings.
• Demonstrate sound clinical knowledge of labor, delivery, and postpartum processes and procedures according to OB service.
• Assess learning needs and barriers of participants, adjusting class or individual presentations to meet their needs.
• Evaluate participant outcomes using appropriate referral resources to meet identified needs.
• Be available one-half hour before and after class to answer participants' questions.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree.
• Hospital experience in Obstetrics (labor and delivery, postpartum) required.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing and a current NYS RN License are highly preferred.

Qualified candidates must be able to effectively communicate with all levels of the organization.

Benefits

NYU Langone Health offers a comprehensive benefits and wellness package, including:

• Financial security benefits.
• A generous time-off program.
• Employee resource groups for peer support.
• Access to a holistic employee wellness program focusing on physical, mental, nutritional, sleep, social, financial, and preventive care well-being.

Pay

The salary range for this role is $50.00 - $50.00 hourly. Actual salaries depend on factors such as experience, specialty, education, and hospital need. The range does not include bonuses, incentive pay, differential pay, or other forms of compensation or benefits.