Family Health Educator - Breastfeeding; 0.0FTE; Day/PM Shift
Meriter
Part-time
On-site
Madison, Wisconsin, United States
The Family Health Educator is a committed individual who provides health education and support services to the community in the areas of Family Health, focusing on breastfeeding initiation, lactation guidance and related topics. This position provides a crucial link to the hospital and prepares families for their hospital stay, and early postpartum period in our family-centered care environment before they transition home. This position will provide flexibility in scheduling.
Why UnityPoint Health?
Required Qualifications:
Preferred Qualifications:
RN License and/or experience in lactation, obstetrics, labor and delivery or postpartum.
EEO/M/F/D/V
Why UnityPoint Health?
- Commitment to our Team – For the second consecutive year, we're proud to be recognized as a Top 150 Place to Work in Healthcare by Becker's Healthcare for our commitment to our team members.
- Culture – At UnityPoint Health, you matter. Come for a fulfilling career and experience a culture guided by uncompromising values and unwavering belief in doing what's right for the people we serve.
- Benefits – Our competitive Total Rewards program offers benefits options that align with your needs and priorities, no matter what life stage you’re in.
- Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Commitment – We’re committed to ensuring you have a voice that is heard regardless of role, race, gender, religion, or sexual orientation.
- Development – We believe equipping you with support and development opportunities is an essential part of delivering a remarkable employment experience.
- Community Involvement – Be an essential part of our core purpose—to improve the health of the people and communities we serve.
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree or coursework in nursing, health care, or health management
- Experience teaching patients, families, or adult learners
- CLC, CBE, CBS, or IBCLC certification or the ability to obtain certification within 1-year of hire with commensurate experience
- Educational preparation in principles and theory of adult education
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills and experience with technology.
- Teaching with organizational principles in mind and with an understanding of hospital policies and procedures.
- Able to incorporate different methods of learning into groups, including the use of all types of audio-visual equipment.
- Remains current with all learning applications, evaluations, and meetings throughout the year.
Preferred Qualifications:
RN License and/or experience in lactation, obstetrics, labor and delivery or postpartum.
EEO/M/F/D/V