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Prenatal classes are offered weeknights from 5:30 - 9:00 pm and on the week-ends from 8:30 am to 4:30 pm. Prenatal educators are expected to teach a minimum of 2 - 3 classes per month
Pay Range:
$33.05 - $49.60Major Responsibilities:- Provides prenatal education to expectant parents. Assists with other maternal-child classes as necessary to meet schedule and maintain competence.
- Utilizes principles of group process and adult learning when teaching groups of expectant parents.
- Participates in development of childbirth preparation classes.
- Arranges for, completes and forwards room set-up requests in a timely manner. Responsible for setting up and operating audiovisual equipment.
- Records class attendance and collects class fees.
- Assists with evaluations of programs and ensures community and program needs are being met.
- Maintains positive and productive relationships with physicians, community organizations and community leaders to enhance program recognition and growth.
- Must be able to demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served. Must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to his/her age-specific needs, and to provide the care needed as described in the department's policies and procedures. Age-specific information is developed further in the departmental job standards.
Licensure, Registration, and/or Certification Required:
- None Required.
Education Required:
- Bachelor's Degree in Education, or
- Bachelor's Degree in Health Care Administration or related field.
Experience Required:
- Typically requires 2 years of experience in Maternal-Child Health environment demonstrating in-depth knowledge of issues related to the maternal-child population or experience in teaching prenatal education.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required:
- Ability to develop positive relationships with a variety of individuals (i.e., patients, physicians, staff, committee members, etc.).
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Proficient computer skills in Word, PowerPoint, Web Searching and other computer systems.
Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:
- Must have speaking and hearing abilities to communicate/instruct class of 20-30 people.
- Must be able to stand over 50% of the workday with limited bending and twisting. Must be able to occasionally lift up to 50 lbs., including supplies and lifting folders off shelves above head and distributing to classes.
- Operates all equipment necessary to perform the job.
- Exposed to normal office environment.
This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected of the incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the incumbent. Incumbent may be required to perform other related duties.
Our Commitment to You:
Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more – so you can live fully at and away from work, including:
Compensation
Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training
Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job
Incentive pay for select positions
Opportunity for annual increases based on performance
Benefits and more
Paid Time Off programs
Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
Educational Assistance Program
Note: Eligibility for programs listed above may depend on your FTE or status (e.g., full-time, part-time, per diem, temporary, etc.); please ask a Recruiter for more information during an interview.
About Advocate Health
Advocate Health is the third-largest nonprofit, integrated health system in the United States, created from the combination of Advocate Aurora Health and Atrium Health. Providing care under the names Advocate Health Care in Illinois; Atrium Health in the Carolinas, Georgia and Alabama; and Aurora Health Care in Wisconsin, Advocate Health is a national leader in clinical innovation, health outcomes, consumer experience and value-based care. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Advocate Health services nearly 6 million patients and is engaged in hundreds of clinical trials and research studies, with Wake Forest University School of Medicine serving as the academic core of the enterprise. It is nationally recognized for its expertise in cardiology, neurosciences, oncology, pediatrics and rehabilitation, as well as organ transplants, burn treatments and specialized musculoskeletal programs. Advocate Health employs 155,000 teammates across 69 hospitals and over 1,000 care locations, and offers one of the nation’s largest graduate medical education programs with over 2,000 residents and fellows across more than 200 programs. Committed to providing equitable care for all, Advocate Health provides more than $6 billion in annual community benefits.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Education, Health Care Administration, or related field
- Minimum ~2 years' experience in maternal-child health or teaching prenatal education
- Proficient computer skills (Word, PowerPoint, web searching and other computer systems)
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to develop positive relationships with patients, physicians, staff, and community members
- Ability to speak to and hear groups of 20-30 people and stand over 50% of the workday
- Ability to occasionally lift up to 50 lbs and operate required equipment
- Demonstrated knowledge of growth and development and age-appropriate care principles
What We Do
Advocate Aurora Health is the 11th largest not-for-profit, integrated health system in the United States. As a leading employer in the Midwest, Advocate Aurora Health employs more than 75,000 individuals including more than 22,000 nurses. Advocate Aurora is engaged in hundreds of clinical trials and research studies, and is nationally recognized for its expertise in cardiology, neurosciences, oncology and pediatrics. The organization contributed nearly $2.2 billion in charitable care and services to its communities in 2019.
