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