Job Description:
Job Summary
The RN Educator provides education and training for obstetric nursing and unlicensed nursing staff within Labor, Delivery, Recovery, and Postpartum (LDRP) services. This role develops educational curricula, coordinates orientation and specialty training programs, evaluates staff competencies, maintains education documentation, and supports professional development, patient safety, regulatory compliance, and Magnet designation initiatives.
Key Responsibilities
- Collaborate with the Director to develop and implement educational programs for Women's and Children's Services.
- Create and deliver educational curricula, orientation programs, and training for new graduates and nurses entering the specialty.
- Provide labor and delivery training and educational programs for unlicensed staff.
- Evaluate new employees and orientees and assess ongoing staff competency.
- Coordinate skills days, examinations, online learning programs, and competency assessments.
- Maintain accurate educational records and documentation to support regulatory compliance.
- Serve as a clinical education resource for designated departments.
- Build collaborative relationships that advance professional nursing practice.
- Represent Women's and Children's Services on hospital and service-line committees.
- Support the implementation of new initiatives and communicate staff updates through established communication systems.
- Prioritize educational activities in alignment with organizational and departmental strategic goals.
- Promote professional growth, staff engagement, and an exceptional patient and family experience.
- Participate in initiatives supporting Magnet designation.
Required Qualifications
- Current California Registered Nurse (RN) license.
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).
- Current BCLS, ACLS, NRP, and Advanced Fetal Monitoring credentials.
- Strong computer skills.
Preferred Qualifications
- At least 3 years of acute care Labor and Delivery and operating room (OR) circulating experience.
- Previous education or teaching experience.
- Master of Science in Nursing (MSN).
- Specialty certification in inpatient obstetrics or fetal monitoring.
- AWHONN membership.
- AWHONN fetal monitoring instructor certification.