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Childbirth Educator (RN/Registered Nurse) –PRN – Flexibility!Are you looking for a rewarding career, enjoy teaching a nd flexibility ? We’re looking for qualified R egistered Nurse like you to join our Texas Health family.Position HighlightsWork location: Texas Health Southwest, 6100 Harris Parkway, Fort Worth, TX 76132
Work environment: Patient and Family Education Department
We are a Mother friendly designated, a Texas 10-Step designated, and a Magnet designated facility
Work hours: PRN – Classes usually held in the evenings and on weekends, Flexible with schedule
Position Responsibilities :
Family Education:Develops, revises and implements curriculum for childbirth education classes.Provides a service oriented class atmosphere for community participants.Demonstrates acceptance of childbirth as a wellness concept, diversity of lifestyles, cultures and belief systems.Provides hospital infant safety information to patient and/or family member.Class content reflects current national standards Quality/Operational Support:Schedules classes and have instructors available to meet customer demandMeets department needs by acting as a substitute instructor and or secures a substitute instructor as necessary.Precepts and/or mentors new employees and studentsReviews class schedule with managerAssists in the identification of ineffective and costly processes and takes action to improve those processesCollaborates with multi-disciplinary team to improve care processes that promote continuity of care.Collaborates with other team members to resolve patient issues.Actively participates in helping department to meet key performance indicatorsUtilizes sign-in sheet during class Patient Advocacy:Serves as a patient advocate and initiates action to protect patient’s rights and/or preferences and promote patient desired outcomes.Responds to patient and family questions with accurate and current informationDemonstrates compliance for reporting abuse, ethical, and legal concerns and initiates appropriate referrals in response to ethical dilemmas.Follows chain of command to address issues with class or classes.Class evaluations reflects patient satisfaction Professional Accountability/Professional Growth:Actively participates in hospital initiatives or committees as appropriate.Attends 75% of department staff meetings and town halls.Adheres to system, hospital, and department policies and procedures.Completes mandatory training by established deadline.Completes employee health requirements by established deadline.Maintains licensure, certification, and/or registry as required by the job descriptionMaintains current knowledge of clinical practice in Women’s and Infant’s service areaAttends approved continuing education program(s) related to Family EducationTexas Health Harris Methodist Hospital Southwest Fort Worth is a 222-bed full-service facility that includes surgical and imaging services, a 24-hour emergency department, orthopedics and sports therapy, adult critical care, and a Level III neonatal intensive care unit. Texas Health Southwest Fort Worth, which has been serving Tarrant County residents since 1987, has 1,100 employees, 120 volunteers, and more than 600 physicians on its medical staff. The hospital is Magnet-designated, a designated UnitedHealth Premium Surgical Spine specialty center and has earned Quality Respiratory Care Recognition from the AARC. As part of the Texas Health family, we employ over 24,000 employees and are among the areas top five largest employers. Come be a part of our exceptional team as we continue to provide outstanding care and deliver award winning results. You belong here.QualificationsAssociate Degree in Nursing required
Current RN licensure or compact licensure recognized by the Texas Board of Nursing requiredupon hire
BCLS – Basic Cardiac Life Support certification prior to providing independent patient care and maintained quarterly Required
IBCLC – International Board-Certified Lactation Consultant Upon Hire Preferred
Other Lamaze, ICEA Upon Hire Preferred
2 Years’ experience in Childbirth or Adult Education Required
Skills: Effective interpersonal skills and adult education skills; verbal and written communication skills in English
Why Texas Health As a Texas Health RN you’ll enjoy top-notch benefits including 401(k) with match and discounts in the cafeteria.At Texas Health, our people make this a great place to work every day. Our inclusive, supportive, excellence-driven culture make Texas Health a place you’ll love to call home.Here are a few of our recent awards:2021 FORTUNE Magazine’s “100 Best Companies to Work For®” (7th year in a row)
Becker's Healthcare "150 Great Places to Work in Healthcare" (4 years running)
“America’s Best Employers for Diversity” list by Forbes
A “100 Best Workplaces for Millennials" by Fortune and Great Place to Work®
Explore our Texas Health careers site for info like Benefits , Job Listings by Category , recent Awards we’ve won and more.Do you still have questions or concerns? Feel free to email your questions to recruitment@texashealth.org .Employment opportunities are only reflective of wholly owned Texas Health Resources entities.We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employees or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.
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