The registered professional nurse is responsible for providing childbirth education to expectant parents. This instruction includes a healthy pregnancy, the childbirth process, breastfeeding, parenting, and the postpartum period. The position requires intimate knowledge of both department and hospital policies and procedures relevant to the delivery of care at Virginia Hospital Center. The ability to communicate and present information about the childbirth process in an effective manner is essential. Must stay current with Department changes in the Women and Infant service line.
The Director develops service goals for the Childbirth education department, maintains the public education calendar, and makes suitable accommodations for the education services offered. Oversees the childbirth education staff completes performance appraisals, maintains current payroll records.
Education
Graduation from an accredited school of nursing is required.
Bachelor's degree in nursing is preferred.
Experience
One year of child/maternal experience is required.
Certification/Licensure
Licensed as a Registered Nurse by the Virginia Department of Health Professions or compact state licensure in nursing is required.
BLS certification is required.
Childbirth Education certification is preferred.
Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Education and Training
Industries
Hospitals and Health Care
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