Sutter Health

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Organization:

ABSMC-Ashby Campus

Position Overview:

Prepares expectant mothers and support person for childbirth. Uses appropriate teaching principles and adult learning methods to deliver information on a variety of perinatal topics, including pregnancy, labor, comfort measures and pain management, delivery, cesarean birth (C-section), birthing alternatives, postpartum, baby care, and tools to use during childbirth. Increases consumers'/patients' awareness of the support services, learning opportunities, and resources that Sutter Health offers. Collaborates with peers and other healthcare providers to ensure classes are relevant and responsive to a diverse customer population, as well as meets department needs. Fosters a professional and collaborative relationship between women, their support groups, and health care professionals.

Job Description:

EDUCATION:

• 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
• OR CBE-Certifed Breastfeeding Educator
• OR IBLCE-Certified Lactation Consultant
• OR CBC-Certified Breastfeeding Counselor
• 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

Schedule:

Per Diem/Casual

Shift Hours:

8

Days of the Week:

Variable

Weekend Requirements:

Every other Weekend, Rotating Weekends

Benefits:

No

Unions:

No

Position Status:

Non-Exempt

Weekly Hours:

0

Employee Status:

Per Diem/Casual

Sutter Health is an equal opportunity employer EOE/M/F/Disability/Veterans.

Pay Range is $46.43 to $60.35 / hour

The compensation range may vary based on the geographic location where the position is filled. Total compensation considers multiple factors, including, but not limited to a candidate’s experience, education, skills, licensure, certifications, departmental equity, training, and organizational needs. Base pay is only one component of Sutter Health’s comprehensive total rewards program. Eligible positions also include a comprehensive benefits package.

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