Childbirth Educator

Equivalent experience will be accepted in lieu of the required degree or diploma.

Bachelor's: Healthcare related field or equivalent education/experience

CERTIFICATION & LICENSURE:

CCE-Certified Childbirth Educator (Preferred)

• OR CD-Certified Birth Doula (DONA International)
• OR CLD-Certified Labor Doula (CAPPA-Childbirth & Postpartum Professional Association)
• OR ICBD-International Certified Birth Doula (ICEA-International Childbirth Education Association)
• OR CLD-Certified Labor Doula (Childbirth International)
• OR CPD-Certified Postpartum Doula, from one of the following:
• ProDoula
• Birth Arts International
• International Doula Institute

BLS-Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider

TYPICAL EXPERIENCE:

1 year recent relevant experience.

SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE:

Demonstrated knowledge of the child birthing process with a basic understanding of medical terminology, current trends in childbirth issues and practices, comfort measures/pain management, patient safety and privacy, and local/state/federal regulations.

Proven teaching and presentation skills, including the ability to clearly and professionally communicate complex or sensitive information to diverse audiences.

Basic knowledge of word processing, presentation, and email software, such as Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook.

Prioritize assignments and work within standardized guidelines to complete tasks with little supervision.

Identify and evaluate routine or standard problems, then select appropriate solution from established options.

Ensure the privacy of each patient's PHI.

Work independently as well as be part of the team, while accomplishing multiple tasks in an environment with interruptions.

Travel in accordance with job requirements, including availability to teach classes on the weekend as needed.

Develop collaborative relationships to coordinate efforts and to address the expectation of the physicians, midwives, nurses, support, and management staff.

Job Shift:

Day/Evening