What are the responsibilities and job description for the Perinatal Program Educator Specialist - Outpatient (Part-Time, Day Shift) position at Adventist Health?
Focused on growth and technological expertise since 1974, Adventist Health Delano is a full-service community and regional teaching hospital. We are comprised of a 156-bed medical center serving 10 rural Central California cities with primary and specialty care services. Delano is central to all that California has to offer and is the second-largest city in Kern County. A nice balance of small-town community and cultural diversity, Delano offers vitality and energy to our community.
Job Summary:
Works closely with multidisciplinary teams across the system to evaluate perinatal care delivery and recommend changes based on best practices. Provides and coordinates formal and informal education, simulation training and staff development activities for perinatal caregivers across the system. Leads efforts to standardize clinical practice, policies and procedures, and protocols to ensure optimal outcomes for our patients. Runs program(s) with moderate budget/impact.
Job Requirements:
Education and Work Experience:
- High School Education/GED or equivalent: Required
- Associate's/Technical Degree in nursing or equivalent combination of education/related experience: Preferred
Licenses/Certifications:
- Must obtain and maintain current certificate for Comprehensive Perinatal Services Program Provider Overview Training (online or in-person training accepted): Preferred
Facility Specific License/Certifications:
- Basic Life Support (BLS OR HS-BLS OR RQI BLS) certification: Required
Essential Functions:
- Utilizes principles of education and adult learning to deliver all perinatal education according to CPSP manual guidelines. Assures all patients receive and records appropriate documentation in the patient's record, including combined assessment, first trimester visit, second trimester visit, third trimester visit and post partum visit. Assures care plans are complete and triggers or abnormalities are addressed in a timely manner.
- Acts as a liaison between the patient and the team to promote effective communication. Ensures communication between team members and encourages care conferences to evaluate the patient's progress and quality of care. Oversees the patient's chart for completeness and documentation of care. Addresses all fall out and incomplete charts. Assures completeness and adequate documentation.
- Interacts with patients, families, guests, co-workers and/or the public to positively promote the hospital and its services. Utilizes knowledge of age-related development and psychosocial needs in assessing and providing treatment.
- Utilizes knowledge of age-related development and psychosocial needs in assessing and providing treatment. Participates in continuing education/training on an ongoing basis to retain end enhance this competency.
- Performs other job-related duties as assigned.
Clinic Address: RHC - Women's Medical Clinic, 1201 Jefferson St. Ste B- Delano CA 93215
Organizational Requirements:
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