Maternal/Child Community Educator - Obstetrics/Snuggery

The Impact You Can Make

Team Impact

The Maternal/Child Community Educator is responsible for planning, organizing, and implementing educational programs and initiatives. This role involves coordinating with various stakeholders, developing curriculum, and ensuring the delivery of high-quality educational experiences for families

The Educator works under the direct supervision of the nurse manager within the Snuggery unit. The Educator is responsible for demonstrating and understanding of the theoretical basis of nursing and serves as a clinical resource and role model within his/her area of expertise. The Educator continuously engages in environmental scanning to identify learning opportunities for nurses to support professional role growth and optimal care.

The Glens Falls Hospital Impact

Mission

Our Mission is to improve the health of people in our region by providing access to exceptional, affordable, and patient-centered care every day and in every setting.

How You Will Fulfill Your Potential

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement comprehensive educational programs aligned with organizational goals and objectives

• Create engaging curriculum and lesson plans that cater to diverse learner needs

• Collaborate with subject matter experts to ensure the accuracy and relevance of education content

• Coordinate and oversee the execution of educational programs, workshops, and events.

• Recruit and train facilitators and volunteers.

• Manage program logistics

• Develop and implement evaluation methods to measure the effectiveness of educational programs.

• Analyze program data to identify areas for improvement and make recommendations for future enhancements

• Prepare reports and documentation related to educational programs

• Manage educational records and databases

• Stay up to date on organizational trends and best practices in nursing and perinatal community education content.

• Basic Life Support (BLS) Instructor: teaching and certifying healthcare professionals
  

Education/Accredited Programs

• Specialty Certification preferred-IBCLC International Board Certified Lactation Consultant

• 3 years of clinical experience required, preferably in a Maternal/Child nursing setting

• 1 year of education program coordination and teaching experience preferred
  

Licenses/Certifications/Registrations

• Licensed as a Registered Professional Nurse in New York State

• BLS Certification Required
  

Skills/Abilities

• Computer skills in Microsoft Office.

• Knowledge of adult teaching and learning principles

• Demonstrated ability to teach individuals and groups of learners.

• Ability to effectively communicate both verbally and in writing.

• Ability to establish and maintain positive interpersonal relationships with patients and professionals of all disciplines.
  

Communities We Serve

Located in the foothills of the beautiful Adirondack mountains, Glens Falls is conveniently located a short drive away from the capital region and Lake George. Work at the top of your profession and jumpstart your next career here at Glens Falls Hospital!

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law.

Salary Range
The expected base rate for this Glens Falls, New York, United States-based position is $39.53 to $57.05 per hour. Exact rate is determined on a case-by-case basis commensurate with experience level, as well as education and certifications pertaining to each position which may be above the listed job requirements.

Benefits
Glens Falls Hospital is committed to providing our people with valuable and competitive benefits offerings, as it is a core part of providing a strong overall employee experience. A summary of these offerings, which are available to active, full-time and part-time employees who work at least 30 hours per week, can be found here .