Maternal And Child Educator at Saint Anthony Hospital – Chicago, Illinois

About Us

Saint Anthony Hospital is an independent, nonprofit, faith-based, acute care, community hospital dedicated to improving the health and wellness of the families on the West Side and Southwest Side of Chicago.

Position Summary

The Maternal/Child Health Educator is responsible for planning, delivering, and evaluating health education programs that promote the well-being of pregnant individuals, infants, children and families. This role focuses on providing culturally responsive, evidence-based education in antepartum, childbirth, postpartum health, infant feeding, child development, nutrition, and preventive health practices. The educator works collaboratively with healthcare providers, community organizations, and families to reduce health disparities, improve health outcomes, empower parents and caregivers to make informed health decisions.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide training and orientation for new hires, ongoing education for staff in L&D, Mother Baby, Nursery, and Pediatrics.

• Facilitate annual skills and drills.

• Reviewing current literature to update clinical policies and procedures.

• Mentors staff on best practices.

• Monitoring patient care quality, auditing documentation, and implementing changes to improve clinical outcomes.

• Working with physicians, unit managers, and leadership to identify learning needs.

• Ensuring staff training meets hospital policies and state/federal standards.

• Maintains employees’ files, credentials, and continued education.

Qualifications

• A minimum of 2 years’ clinical experience in the Maternal Child Service field.

• Must hold an active Illinois Registered Nurse (RN) license.

• Minimum; Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)

• ACLS, BLS, NRP, PALS (preferred)

• Within 6 months of hire obtain NRP and PALS instructor certifications.

Saint Anthony Hospital Highlights:

• Saint Anthony Hospital has been certified as a Primary Stroke Center by The Joint Commission.
• Saint Anthony Hospital offers competitive wages and a comprehensive benefits program for employees and their families.
• Saint Anthony Hospital employs and teaches some of the city’s brightest, most innovative resident physicians and medical students.

Featured benefits

• Comprehensive Health Insurance Plans/Dental/Vision
• Flexible Spending Account/Health Savings Account
• Employer-matching Retirement Plans
• Paid Time Off & Holidays

• Bereavement Leave/Short Term Disability/Basic & Supplemental Long-Term Disability
• Basic & Supplemental Life Insurance/Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance
• Business Traveler’s Accident Insurance
• Critical Illness/Accident Insurance
• Pet Insurance/Legal Insurance
• Tuition reimbursement/Adoption Assistance
• Qualifying Employment for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program

Salary- $35.00—$46.00