Childbirth Educator - Sutter Health
Sacramento, CA
About the Job
Organization:
SMCS-Sutter Med Center - Sacramento
Position Overview:
Prepares birthing parent and support person for childbirth, infant feeding and care of a newborn. Uses appropriate teaching principles and adult learning methods to deliver information on a variety of perinatal topics, including pregnancy, labor, comfort measures and pain management, delivery, cesarean birth (C-section), birthing alternatives, postpartum, baby care, and tools to use during childbirth. Increases consumers'/patients' awareness of the support services, learning opportunities, and resources that Sutter Health offers. Collaborates with peers and other healthcare providers to ensure classes are relevant and responsive to a diverse customer population, as well as meets department needs. Fosters a professional and collaborative relationship between women, their support groups, and health care professionals.
Job Description :
JOB ACCOUNTABILITIES:
CHILDBIRTH EDUCATION.
• Teaches classes for expectant parents, patient support group, and new parents on a variety of topics including labor, birth, postpartum, newborn care and breastfeeding.
• Routinely reviews and updates teaching materials and presentation(s) to reflect new information, integrate comments from class evaluation forms, incorporate physician feedback, address student’s needs, achieve cultural diversity while realizing department goals and objectives.
• Provides age appropriate training and educational materials to specific patient populations: adults (18-49 years).
• Fosters a positive relationship between participants and Sutter Health, physicians, other healthcare providers, and the community.
COMPLIANCE.
• Upholds strictest confidence of all patient Protected Health Information (PHI) and protects all PHI from accidental, intentional, or inappropriate disclosure.
• Maintains current Childbirth (ICEA or similar) and Lactation (CLE or similar) Educator as well as BLS certifications.
• May spend 4-8 hours per year observing actual births (labor and delivery) at a Sutter Health Birth Center.
EDUCATION:
+ _Equivalent experience will be accepted in lieu of the required degree or diploma._
+ Bachelor's: Healthcare related field or equivalent education/experience
CERTIFICATION & LICENSURE:
+ ICCE-Certified Childbirth Educator
+ CLE/CLEC/CBC-Certified Lactation Educator/Counselor
+ OR IBLCE-Certified Lactation Consultant
+ BLS-Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider
TYPICAL EXPERIENCE:
+ 1 year recent relevant experience.
SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE:
+ Demonstrated knowledge of the child birthing process with a basic understanding of medical terminology, current trends in childbirth issues and practices, comfort measures/pain management, patient safety and privacy, and local/state/federal regulations.
+ Proven teaching and presentation skills, including the ability to clearly and professionally communicate complex or sensitive information to diverse audiences.
+ Basic knowledge of word processing, presentation, and email software, such as Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
+ Prioritize assignments and work within standardized guidelines to complete tasks with little supervision.
+ Identify and evaluate routine or standard problems, then select appropriate solution from established options.
+ Ensure the privacy of each patient’s PHI.
+ Work independently as well as be part of the team, while accomplishing multiple tasks in an environment with interruptions.
+ Travel in accordance with job requirements, including availability to teach classes on the weekend as needed.
+ Develop collaborative relationships to coordinate efforts and to address the expectation of the physicians, midwives, nurses, support, and management staff.
Job Shift:
Day/Evening
Schedule:
Per Diem/Casual
Shift Hours:
8
Days of the Week:
Variable
Weekend Requirements:
As Needed
Benefits:
No
Unions:
No
Position Status:
Non-Exempt
Weekly Hours:
0
Employee Status:
Per Diem/Casual
Number of Openings:
1
Sutter Health is an equal opportunity employer EOE/M/F/Disability/Veterans.
Pay Range is $35.53 to $44.40 / hour
_The salary range for this role may vary above or below the posted range as determined by location. This range has not been adjusted for any specific geographic differential applicable by area where the position may be filled. Compensation takes into account several factors including but not limited to a candidate’s experience, education, skills, licensure and certifications, department equity, training and organizational needs. Base pay is just one piece of the total rewards program offered by Sutter Health. Eligible roles also qualify for a comprehensive benefits package._
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, marital status, sexual orientation, registered domestic partner status, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, ancestry, national origin (including possession of a driver's license issued to individuals who did not present proof of authorized presence in the U.S.), age, medical condition, physical or mental disability, military or protected veteran status, political affiliation, pregnancy or perceived pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or related medical condition, genetic information or any other characteristic made unlawful by local, state, or federal law, ordinance or regulation. External hires must pass a background check/drug screening. Qualified applicants with arrest and/or conviction records will be considered for employment in a manner consistent with Federal, state, and local laws, including but not limited to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.
SMCS-Sutter Med Center - Sacramento
Position Overview:
Prepares birthing parent and support person for childbirth, infant feeding and care of a newborn. Uses appropriate teaching principles and adult learning methods to deliver information on a variety of perinatal topics, including pregnancy, labor, comfort measures and pain management, delivery, cesarean birth (C-section), birthing alternatives, postpartum, baby care, and tools to use during childbirth. Increases consumers'/patients' awareness of the support services, learning opportunities, and resources that Sutter Health offers. Collaborates with peers and other healthcare providers to ensure classes are relevant and responsive to a diverse customer population, as well as meets department needs. Fosters a professional and collaborative relationship between women, their support groups, and health care professionals.
Job Description :
JOB ACCOUNTABILITIES:
CHILDBIRTH EDUCATION.
• Teaches classes for expectant parents, patient support group, and new parents on a variety of topics including labor, birth, postpartum, newborn care and breastfeeding.
• Routinely reviews and updates teaching materials and presentation(s) to reflect new information, integrate comments from class evaluation forms, incorporate physician feedback, address student’s needs, achieve cultural diversity while realizing department goals and objectives.
• Provides age appropriate training and educational materials to specific patient populations: adults (18-49 years).
• Fosters a positive relationship between participants and Sutter Health, physicians, other healthcare providers, and the community.
COMPLIANCE.
• Upholds strictest confidence of all patient Protected Health Information (PHI) and protects all PHI from accidental, intentional, or inappropriate disclosure.
• Maintains current Childbirth (ICEA or similar) and Lactation (CLE or similar) Educator as well as BLS certifications.
• May spend 4-8 hours per year observing actual births (labor and delivery) at a Sutter Health Birth Center.
EDUCATION:
+ _Equivalent experience will be accepted in lieu of the required degree or diploma._
+ Bachelor's: Healthcare related field or equivalent education/experience
CERTIFICATION & LICENSURE:
+ ICCE-Certified Childbirth Educator
+ CLE/CLEC/CBC-Certified Lactation Educator/Counselor
+ OR IBLCE-Certified Lactation Consultant
+ BLS-Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider
TYPICAL EXPERIENCE:
+ 1 year recent relevant experience.
SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE:
+ Demonstrated knowledge of the child birthing process with a basic understanding of medical terminology, current trends in childbirth issues and practices, comfort measures/pain management, patient safety and privacy, and local/state/federal regulations.
+ Proven teaching and presentation skills, including the ability to clearly and professionally communicate complex or sensitive information to diverse audiences.
+ Basic knowledge of word processing, presentation, and email software, such as Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
+ Prioritize assignments and work within standardized guidelines to complete tasks with little supervision.
+ Identify and evaluate routine or standard problems, then select appropriate solution from established options.
+ Ensure the privacy of each patient’s PHI.
+ Work independently as well as be part of the team, while accomplishing multiple tasks in an environment with interruptions.
+ Travel in accordance with job requirements, including availability to teach classes on the weekend as needed.
+ Develop collaborative relationships to coordinate efforts and to address the expectation of the physicians, midwives, nurses, support, and management staff.
Job Shift:
Day/Evening
Schedule:
Per Diem/Casual
Shift Hours:
8
Days of the Week:
Variable
Weekend Requirements:
As Needed
Benefits:
No
Unions:
No
Position Status:
Non-Exempt
Weekly Hours:
0
Employee Status:
Per Diem/Casual
Number of Openings:
1
Sutter Health is an equal opportunity employer EOE/M/F/Disability/Veterans.
Pay Range is $35.53 to $44.40 / hour
_The salary range for this role may vary above or below the posted range as determined by location. This range has not been adjusted for any specific geographic differential applicable by area where the position may be filled. Compensation takes into account several factors including but not limited to a candidate’s experience, education, skills, licensure and certifications, department equity, training and organizational needs. Base pay is just one piece of the total rewards program offered by Sutter Health. Eligible roles also qualify for a comprehensive benefits package._
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, marital status, sexual orientation, registered domestic partner status, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, ancestry, national origin (including possession of a driver's license issued to individuals who did not present proof of authorized presence in the U.S.), age, medical condition, physical or mental disability, military or protected veteran status, political affiliation, pregnancy or perceived pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or related medical condition, genetic information or any other characteristic made unlawful by local, state, or federal law, ordinance or regulation. External hires must pass a background check/drug screening. Qualified applicants with arrest and/or conviction records will be considered for employment in a manner consistent with Federal, state, and local laws, including but not limited to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.
Source : Sutter Health
