Obstetrical Outreach Nurse Educator

The University of Chicago Medicine • Chicago, IL

4d • Onsite

About The Position

Join UChicago Medicine, as a Clinical Nurse Educator (RN) in our NICU Department.
In this role, the Obstetrical Outreach Nurse Educator will provide Obstetrical educational programs for the University of Chicago Perinatal Network Hospitals in collaboration with the Neonatal Outreach Educator of the Perinatal Center based on identified needs and established standards of care. Must be able to travel to Network hospitals as required. Maintains ongoing collaboration with the Perinatal Center Co-Directors, the Perinatal Grant Administrator, University of Chicago Obstetrics and Pediatric leadership groups, Network Hospital Unit Managers, and staff from other Perinatal Centers within the State of Illinois

Requirements

• RN Licensure in the State of Illinois is required.
• MSN in nursing is preferred; BSN Required
• At least five years of Obstetrical nursing experience, two of which must be at a Level II or Level III Center
• Obstetrical nursing and demonstrated nursing leadership skills are required.
• Teaching experience required. Educational program planning and evaluation preferred

Nice To Haves

• AWHONN Fetal Monitoring Instructor status preferred or obtained within 6 months of hire
• NRP Instructor Status preferred
• Specialty certification preferred

Responsibilities

• Educates professional staff within the perinatal network hospitals regarding comprehensive perinatal-obstetrical care
• Develops individualized teaching programs (didactic, clinical, case studies, and simulation) for network hospital personnel
• Participates in the monitoring and improvement of the Perinatal System which provides continuity of care for women and infants referred to the University of Chicago Medical Center to include the following activities: Quality Improvement Projects, assistance in maintaining monthly Perinatal Transport Statistics and Morbidity and Mortality review preparation and participation, conduct annual educational needs assessment
• Participates in the development, implementation, and evaluation for standards of care, policies and procedures in the management of well and high-risk Obstetrical patients

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level