Prenatal Education Coordinator/UKHC at University of Kentucky – Lexington, Kentucky

BSN

3 yrs

Registered Nurse (RN) / Active KY or Multistate RN License in good standing. AHA BLS valid for 6 months after hire date.

Must be able to lift 25 pounds

Flexible – mostly days with some evenings
Position will be Day Shift with some evening and weekend class times, per departmental needs.

This position provides the necessary oversight, guidance, education and skills to onboard new clinical nursing staff and management of ongoing competency and professional development of nurses.

Utilizes knowledge of the educational process to assure that quality education based on adult principles of learning is developed and implemented. Provides leadership in the orientation of new employees and assists with the preceptor development. Utilizes appropriate teaching strategies in the classroom setting and documents all required information of educational programming. Orients all new residents to responsibilities related to education of patients on breastfeeding and maintenance of Baby Friendly status. In conjunction with Staff Development, orients/educates hospital staff to any new educational information related to antepartum or prenatal education.

Collaborates with other unit team members on problem solving for educational programs; shares policy and practice to staff and assists management in enforcing practice policy and procedure changes; serves as a consultant and/or collaborates with other Hospital departments in developing and presenting educational programs for orientation; uses appropriate channels of communication at all times. Participates in creating effective strategies to achieve new nurse compliance with regulatory standards.

Assists in developing, implementing and evaluating goals of the work unit. Works with other colleagues to plan educational programming consistent with evidence-based practice and adult learning principles; uses formal and informal feedback as well as practice standards, policies, practice improvement data, and goals to revise content of educational activities. Conducts educational programs based on both formal and informal needs assessments of target audience. Collaborates with others to utilize evaluation methodologies appropriate to the learning activity. Plans educational activities with others to avoid redundancy.

Responds appropriately to requests. Resolves conflicts and problems through persuasive and constructive discussion. Demonstrates a positive and helpful attitude. Behavior encourages an open and non-threatening environment that encourages risk taking, establishes openness and trust, facilitates change in the implementation of new ideas and programs and share decision making with others.

Communication, clinical leadership, and collaborative skills are essential. Basic computer navigation skills needed. Knowledge of budget management important.

Certified Lactation Consultant or similar certification; RNC-OB or other advanced nursing certification. BSN with 24-months experience within the last five years in Obstetrical services.

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Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre-employment screenings as mandated by University of Kentucky Human Resources. These screenings may include a national background check and/or drug screen.