Perinatal Educator-CPR Instructor
Company: Yale New Haven Health
Location: New Haven
Posted on: June 24, 2025
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Job Description:
Overview To be part of our organization, every employee should
understand and share in the YNHHS Vision, support our Mission, and
live our Values. These values - integrity, patient-centered,
respect, accountability, and compassion - must guide what we do, as
individuals and professionals, every day. Under the supervision of
the Childbirth Education Coordinator, the Perinatal Educator is
responsible for providing education to patients related to
preparing for birth and early parenting. The Perinatal Educator in
this role would be responsible for collaborating with the
Childbirth Education Coordinator to evaluate and update the
curriculum to ensure the continuance of a quality instructional
program that supports expecting parent, infants, and other family
members. EEO/AA/Disability/Veteran Responsibilities 1. Demonstrates
a strong understanding of adult learning principles, current
clinical care, and leadership 2. Demonstrates strong communication
skills. 3. Establishes a professional rapport and empowers the
patient to make informed decisions 4. Assesses participants level
of understanding and adapts instruction to benefit the
participants. 5. Contributes verbal and written feedback to the
Childbirth Education Coordinator in regard to program development
and needs 6. Facilitates and models development of critical
thinking, problem solving, and communications skills among the
students 7. Promotes professional self-development and enhances
expertise through literature reviews and attendance at conferences
related to prenatal education, childbirth, and breastfeeding. 8.
Collaborates with Childbirth Education Coordinator to assure that
appropriate level of instruction and content is planned and
executed. 9. Assists in the review of class content to assure the
information provided accurately reflects current practice and
evidence 10. Serves as a recourse for staff regarding community
services available to prenatal patients 11. Promotes effective
working relationships interdepartmentally to facilitate the
department's ability to meet its goals and objectives 12.
Collaborates on department projects and education of patients and
staff as it pertains to prenatal care, childbirth, and lactation
services 13. Reinforces behaviors consistent with customer service
standards. 14. Supports leadership in ensuring that excellent
customer service standards are met 15. Assists in the care and
maintenance of instructional materials, equipment and class
records, must demonstrate the ability to use the appropriate IT
equipment for teaching purposes and demonstrate the ability to
pivot from in person to an online platform with ease 16. Negotiates
a personal development plan based on self-evaluation and peer
review 17. Performs other related work as assigned or required
Qualifications EDUCATION Bachelor's Degree Preferred. EXPERIENCE
Greater than 2 years clinical experience in Maternal Child Health
Experience in Perinatal Education Preferred LICENSURE Certification
in American Heart Association CPR Current Professional
License/Certification as appropriate for the teaching assignment
National Certification in Childbirth Education Preferred SPECIAL
SKILLS Outstanding personal and communication skills required.
Additional Information AHA Certified in Infant Child CPR required.
YNHHS Requisition ID 140658
Keywords: Yale New Haven Health, Milford , Perinatal Educator-CPR Instructor, Education / Teaching , New Haven, Connecticut
