Patient Educator RN: OB Education

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

• The Patient Educator (RN) provides individualized nursing education to patients and families using an evidenced-based, multi-disciplinary approach.
• This role ensures the patient has the knowledge to care for his/her condition and is educated and empowered to participate in the plan of care.
• Serves as a liaison among clinical service staff, physicians, education departments, and patients.
• Provides health assessments, plans and reassesses as well as makes appropriate referrals for outside services/continued care.
• Participates in data collection and analysis of clinical outcomes.
• Assists with education of clinical professionals.
• Keeps current in best practices by attending conferences, educational programs and continuing education classes.
• Functions both in inpatient and outpatient environments.
• May develop education programs and facilitate educational classes.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education and Experience Required:

• 2 or more years of clinical nursing experience. 
• Additional requirements for specific departments are as follows:
  • OB Education: Childbirth Educator experience preferred.

License Required:

• Registered Nurse (RN) in the state of California - Current and in good standing.

License Preferred:

• N/A

Certifications Required

• BLS
• Additional requirements for specific departments are as follows:
  • OB Education: For RNs providing Lactation Support: Internationally Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) required within one year of hire.

Certifications Preferred

• N/A