Job Description

Educator - Childbirth

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Overview

Location:

Bloomington Hospital

Position:

Educator - Childbirth

Shift:

PRN Evenings and Weekends



IU Health is Indiana's largest and most comprehensive healthcare system, committed to supporting staff development and fostering a culture of continuous learning. We are seeking a dedicated Childbirth Educator to facilitate prenatal educational opportunities for learners, promote professional growth, and ensure competency across clinical teams.


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Position Overview:

The Childbirth Educator provides essential prenatal educational support by conducting group and individualized training sessions tailored to learners' varying experience levels and needs. This role involves assessing learner progress, applying adult education principles, and creating a safe, effective learning environment. The Educator might be asked to collaborate with managers to support staff development, offers individual counseling as needed, and promotes a culture of continuous professional growth within IU Health.


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Key Responsibilities:

Facilitate group and one-on-one educational sessions for clinical staff and learners.Assess learner progress and ensure educational needs are met effectively. Apply adult learning principles and instructional methodologies to facilitate meaningful learning experiences. Create a safe, supportive environment that encourages active participation and learning. Respond to manager requests for assistance with individual learners or staff development needs. Provide individual counseling and guidance to help staff meet educational and competency requirements. Support ongoing professional development and promote best practices in education.

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Qualifications & Requirements:

Education:

- Bachelor's degree preferred or equivalent experience in education or a related field.

Experience & Skills:

- 0-3 years of relevant experience; 2+ years of teaching experience in the field preferred.


- Clinical background preferred.


- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and related applications required.


- Familiarity with adult learning principles and evaluation techniques preferred.


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Why Join IU Health?

Opportunity to contribute to staff development and professional growth Collaborative environment supporting continuous learning Engage in meaningful educational initiatives that impact patient care Supportive leadership committed to staff empowerment

To learn more about our benefits, visit: careers.iuhealth.org/pages/benefits-designed-for-you



We are an equal opportunity employer. IU Health does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, national origin, gender identity and/or expression, marital status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

Qualifications for the Educator - Childbirth Role

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Overview

Location:

Bloomington Hospital

Position:

Educator - Childbirth

Shift:

PRN Evenings and Weekends



IU Health is Indiana's largest and most comprehensive healthcare system, committed to supporting staff development and fostering a culture of continuous learning. We are seeking a dedicated Childbirth Educator to facilitate prenatal educational opportunities for learners, promote professional growth, and ensure competency across clinical teams.


________________________________________

Position Overview:

The Childbirth Educator provides essential prenatal educational support by conducting group and individualized training sessions tailored to learners' varying experience levels and needs. This role involves assessing learner progress, applying adult education principles, and creating a safe, effective learning environment. The Educator might be asked to collaborate with managers to support staff development, offers individual counseling as needed, and promotes a culture of continuous professional growth within IU Health.


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Key Responsibilities:

Facilitate group and one-on-one educational sessions for clinical staff and learners. Assess learner progress and ensure educational needs are met effectively. Apply adult learning principles and instructional methodologies to facilitate meaningful learning experiences. Create a safe, supportive environment that encourages active participation and learning. Respond to manager requests for assistance with individual learners or staff development needs. Provide individual counseling and guidance to help staff meet educational and competency requirements. Support ongoing professional development and promote best practices in education. ________________________________________

Qualifications & Requirements:

Education: - Bachelor's degree preferred or equivalent experience in education or a related field.
Experience & Skills: - 0-3 years of relevant experience; 2+ years of teaching experience in the field preferred.


- Clinical background preferred.


- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and related applications required.


- Familiarity with adult learning principles and evaluation techniques preferred.


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Why Join IU Health?

Opportunity to contribute to staff development and professional growth Collaborative environment supporting continuous learning Engage in meaningful educational initiatives that impact patient care Supportive leadership committed to staff empowerment To learn more about our benefits, visit: careers.iuhealth.org/pages/benefits-designed-for-you
Indiana University Health is Indiana's most comprehensive health system, with 15 hospitals and nearly 40,000 team members serving Hoosiers across the state. Our partnership with the Indiana University School of Medicine gives our team members access to the very latest science and the very best training, advancing care for all. We're looking for team members who share the things that matter most to us. People who are inspired by challenging and meaningful work for the good of every patient. People who are compassionate and serve with a purpose. People who aspire to excellence every day. People who are always ready to apply themselves.