Registered Nurse Childbirth Educator

Location: Nashville, TN | Facility: Saint Thomas Midtown | Department: Lactation | Schedule: Full-Time, Days

About the role

Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care and connection. We empower our 97,000+ associates to bring their skills and expertise every day to reimagining healthcare, together. Recognized as one of the Best 150+ Places to Work in Healthcare and a Military-Friendly Gold Employer, you’ll find an inclusive and supportive environment where your contributions truly matter.

Responsibilities

• Assess, plan, implement and evaluate educational activities planning for an assigned service or population.
• Collaborate with nurse managers and staff to assess learning needs and competencies.
• Develop, implement, and evaluate educational plans/programs and utilize methods, measurements, and tools to evaluate achievement of learning goals.
• Identify and/or develop teaching tools and instructional materials.
• Keep records of educational activities and prepare reports.
• Utilize principles of adult education throughout all learning activities.
• May serve as an educator for unit-based, hospital-wide, and/or community education programs.
• All other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Licensure / Certification / Registration: Licensed Registered Nurse credentialed from the Tennessee Board of Nursing or current home state license for multi-state license recognition "Compact State" obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required.
• BLS Provider (American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted preferred).
• Educator specializing in Childbirth preferred.
• Diploma from an accredited school/college of nursing OR required professional licensure at time of hire.

Preferred Qualifications

• CLC certification required.
• Labor and Delivery experience required.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health coverage: medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage, and HSA/FSA options.
• Financial security & retirement: employer-matched 403(b), planning and hardship resources, disability and life insurance.
• Time to recharge: pro-rated paid time off (PTO) and holidays.
• Career growth: Ascension-paid tuition (Vocare), reimbursement, ongoing professional development, and online learning.
• Emotional well-being: Employee Assistance Program, counseling and peer support, spiritual care, and stress management resources.
• Family support: parental leave, adoption assistance, and family benefits.
• Other benefits: optional legal and pet insurance, transportation savings, and more.