Overview

Provides instruction to new and expectant parents on a variety of perinatal health issues. The Perinatal Education Instructor is a nurse with advanced training and skill in Maternal-Child Nursing or a specific allied health field. Works with women of child‑bearing ages.

Responsibilities

Utilizes a systematic approach to the assessment of the participant’s learning needs. Utilizes a systematic approach to the assessment of the participant’s expectations of the class.

Plans and organizes class materials and content according to established curriculum and individual and group learning needs and expectations. Utilizes a variety of teaching strategies and class parent materials.

Plans, organizes and creates an environment in such a way that learning is enhanced. Sets up and breaks down classrooms according to room utilization diagram.

Skilled in actual presentation of information. Presentation based on adult learning principles. Instructor can draw distinctions between personal beliefs or opinions and scientific fact.

Utilizes a variety of methods to continuously evaluate learner comprehension and changes approach accordingly.

Operates within the standards of practice as defined by departmental/hospital policies and professional organizations. Remains current in areas of expertise related to classes taught.

Qualifications

REQUIRED

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing

Current License in the State of Georgia as a Registered Nurse or Nursing Compact (NLC/eNLC) or Multistate License

Must hold American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS)

PREFERRED

International certification in childbirth education or related field.

Prior clinical and adult education experience.

Certified as an American Heart Association BLS instructor, or must become certified within probationary period if teaching CPR

Work Hours:

8AM-5PM

About the company

Northside Hospital is a nonprofit health system providing hospital and outpatient care to communities across Atlanta and north Georgia. Its specialty services span maternity and newborn care, cancer treatment, cardiovascular medicine, surgery and emergency care, supported by a network of physicians and diagnostic services. Northside says its maternity service delivers more babies annually than any other community hospital in the United States; patients receive inpatient and ambulatory care through its hospitals and outpatient facilities. The system combines clinical services with research and community education, and traces its operating roots to the 1970 opening of its Atlanta flagship; its headquarters are in Atlanta, Georgia.

Company Size

10,001+

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Atlanta, GA

Founded

1970

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