Perinatal Educator
About the role
The Perinatal Nurse Educator will provide prenatal education and postpartum outreach services for the OSF St. Anthony Medical Center obstetric patients and their families. The role includes coordination and guidance throughout the perinatal process, ensuring continuity of care and quality of services as patients transition through pregnancy, delivery, hospital discharge, and into parenthood. The Perinatal Nurse Educator reports directly to the Clinical Nurse Manager and works under the Maternal/Child Nurse Specialist.
Responsibilities
- Deliver prenatal education to expectant mothers and families.
- Provide postpartum outreach and support after hospital discharge.
- Coordinate care and guide patients throughout the perinatal journey.
- Maintain continuity of care and uphold quality standards during pregnancy, delivery, and the transition to parenthood.
- Collaborate with the Clinical Nurse Manager and Maternal/Child Nurse Specialist.
Requirements
Required qualifications:
- Three years of clinical obstetric experience with exposure to breastfeeding mothers.
- Current Illinois nursing license.
- Graduate of an approved School of Nursing.
- Healthcare Provider CPR certification completed prior to employment.
Preferred qualifications:
- Baccalaureate in Nursing.
- Prenatal education and lactation consultant certification preferred, or in the process of being completed within one year of hire.
Benefits
OSF HealthCare offers a comprehensive, market‑competitive total rewards package that includes benefits, compensation, recognition, and well‑being offerings focused on the whole person and aligned with each employee’s stage of life and career.
Pay
Pay range for this position is $37.22 – $48.42 per hour. Actual pay is based on years of licensure. This is a salaried position.