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.
- 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.
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