Perinatal Education Coordinator--AHNB

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Department: 35008 Navicent Health Medical Center:
Baldwin - Mother/Baby

Status: Full time

Benefits Eligible: Yes

Hours Per Week: 40

Schedule Details/Additional Information: FT

Pay Range: $37.50 - $56.25

• Recruits, selects, orients, and evaluates perinatal education staff to ensure high‑quality instruction and adequate coverage.
• Provides coaching, counseling, and professional development opportunities aligned with individual and departmental goals.
• Conducts timely performance evaluations and monitors staff performance, taking corrective action as needed.
• Schedules and facilitates regular staff meetings to ensure effective communication and collaboration.

• Oversees the planning, development, and delivery of perinatal education classes, including class syllabi, materials, and instructor assignments.
• Maintains accountability for the Perinatal Education Curriculum and may instruct classes as needed.
• Coordinates the annual class schedule and ensures timely promotion and advertising of offerings.
• Collaborates with interdisciplinary teams (e.g., physicians, nurses, lactation consultants) to develop and evaluate educational content.

• Leads the implementation of evidence‑based practices and quality improvement initiatives, including:
• Hypertension in Pregnancy (HTN)
• Optimizing Newborn Nutrition
• Cardiac Conditions in Obstetrical Care (CCOC)
• Ensures compliance with hospital policies, regulatory standards, and current clinical guidelines.
• Develops and evaluates quality metrics for perinatal education programs.

• Implements GaPQC maternal and neonatal quality improvement (QI) initiatives.
• Collects and submits structure and process measure data (quarterly for maternal, monthly for neonatal).
• Participates in GaPQC coaching sessions, office hours, and collaborative learning events.
• Completes the GaPQC Planning, Implementation, and Sustainability Assessment.
• Submits presentations for GaPQC webinars or office hours.

• Monitors departmental resources, including staffing, supplies, and equipment, for cost‑effectiveness.
• Prepares and analyzes departmental statistics, including class attendance, evaluations, and budget forecasts.
• Develops proposals for new or expanded programs with associated cost implications.

• Maintains effective working relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Coordinates with community partners to enhance satisfaction and program reach.
• Ensures timely entry of class offerings into the Advocate Health Care Community Health Event Calendar.

• Registered Nurse (RN) licensed in Georgia.
• Current CPR certification.
• Certified Childbirth Educator Certification (obtainable within one year of hire).

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) required.
• Minimum 3 years of maternal/child nursing experience.

• Strong leadership, team‑building, and communication skills.
• Proficient in instructional design and adult learning principles.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment.
• Familiarity with labor and delivery, mother/baby, NICU, and alternative birthing settings.

• Ability to lift up to 35 lbs independently.
• Must be able to work days, evenings, and weekends.
• Capable of responding to unplanned or crisis situations.
• Demonstrates independent decision‑making and problem‑solving skills.

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