PRN Perinatal Educator Join Cleveland Clinic's Fairview Hospital where research and surgery are advanced, technology is leading-edge, patient care is world-class, and caregivers are family. Fairview Hospital has been recognized as one of the top hospitals in Cleveland and Ohio. Here, you will work with and learn from some of our best caregivers, receive endless support and appreciation, and build a rewarding career with one of the most respected healthcare organizations in the world. As a Perinatal Educator, you will support new parents during the pregnancy and postpartum period. This role is an important "first impression" for expectant families and their introduction to the OB model of care in preparation for birth at Fairview Hospital and postpartum care. Educators collaborate to maintain the most up to date content for classes and support community efforts to promote health and wellness of women and children. **A caregiver in this position works varying shifts from 8:00am - 5:00pm or 5:30pm - 9:00pm.** A caregiver who excels in this role will: + Support and instruct expectant mothers and their support person, post delivered parents in the neonatal period and the community in a structured classroom program using an interactive teaching style. + Serve as a resource person to support the Cleveland Clinic Birthing and Neonatal Services and the community. + Transfer information from class curriculum to participants using creative techniques. + Utilize current information and knowledge to share with colleagues and keep curriculum current. + Facilitate interactive teaching methods. + Demonstrate sensitivity to pregnant and parenting mothers, fathers, and other family members in a supportive and interactive teaching environment. + Collaborate with the healthcare team to develop a plan of care to help mothers reach their breastfeeding goals. + Provide discharge teaching, including resources available in the outpatient area. + Support Baby-Friendly Hospital tenets and the 10 Steps to successful breastfeeding, including the International Code of Marketing of Breastmilk Substitute. + Support Nurse Professional Development Specialists to onboard new caregivers with required breastfeeding clinical skills as required by Baby-Friendly accreditation. Minimum qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include: + Graduate from an accredited school of professional nursing. + Current state Registered Nurse (RN) licensure required if in designated nursing specialty areas. + Certification or other documented education/training in expertise. + Current Basic Life Support (BLS) through the American Heart Association (AHA). + One year of experience or certification/demonstrated knowledge in the specialty area of instruction. Preferred qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include: + Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN). + Experience as an IBCLC or Certified Lactation Counselor. + Experience working with breastfeeding couplets to coach mothers through the early days of breastfeeding. Our caregivers continue to create the best outcomes for our patients across each of our facilities. Click the link and see how we're dedicated to providing what matters most to you: https://jobs.clevelandclinic.org/benefits-2/ **Personal Protective Equipment:** + Follows Standard Precautions using personal protective equipment as required for procedures. Salaries [which may be] shown on independent job search websites reflect various market averages and do not represent information obtained directly from The Cleveland Clinic. Because we value each individual candidate, we invite and encourage each candidate to discuss salary/hourly specifics during the application and hiring process. Cleveland Clinic Health System is pleased to be an equal employment employer: Women / Minorities / Veterans / Individuals with Disabilities