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Company :

Allegheny Health Network

Job Description :

WEST PENN HOSPITAL:

West Penn Hospital has Magnet® recognition, private patient rooms, free employee parking and a generous benefit package (for full-time and part-time status employees).

ALLEGHENY HEALTH NETWORK:

At AHN, employees trust working together and place patients at the center of all they do. This 9 Hospital system, a part of Highmark Health, is transforming the future of healthcare by providing highly effective services to customers, patients and communities. AHN has commitment and dedication to being inclusive, valuing fresh perspectives, and offering the best growth and educational opportunities to employees.

GENERAL OVERVIEW:

Educates expectant and new parents in all aspects of birth preparation and new born care.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

+ Teaches classes based on evidenced-based practice. (50%)

+ Contributes to the development of OB education programs. (20%)

+ Participates in marketing activities related to OB education and lactation services. (15%)

+ Contributes to achievement of divisional and organization goals. (15%)

+ Performs other duties as assigned or required

QUALIFICATIONS:

Minimum

+ Certification or actively pursuing certification as childbirth educator through a nationally recognized organization. Certification must be obtained within 1 year. Acceptable certifications include Lamaze International (LCCE) – Lamaze Certified Childbirth Educator, International Childbirth Education Association (ICEA) - Professional Childbirth Educator Certification, Childbirth International (CBI) - Certified Childbirth Educator, Prepared Childbirth Educators (CCE) – Childbirth Educator, Childbirth and Postpartum Professional Association (CAPPA) – Certified Childbirth Educator

+ Act 34 Criminal Background Clearance Certificate

+ Act 33 Child Abuse Clearance Certificate

+ Act 73 FBI Fingerprinting Criminal Background Clearance Certificate

Preferred

+ BA/BS Degree

+ Registered Nurse RN

+ 3 years’ recent experience in childbirth education

+ CPR Instructor certification if teaching CPR

**_Disclaimer:_** _The job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and essential duties and responsibilities of work performed by employees within this job title. It may not contain a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees to do this job._

**_Compliance Requirement_** _: This job adheres to the ethical and legal standards and behavioral expectations as set forth in the code of business conduct and company policies._

_As a component of job responsibilities, employees may have access to covered information, cardholder data, or other confidential customer information that must be protected at all times. In connection with this, all employees must comply with both the Health Insurance Portability Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) as described in the Notice of Privacy Practices and Privacy Policies and Procedures as well as all data security guidelines established within the Company’s Handbook of Privacy Policies and Practices and Information Security Policy._

_Furthermore, it is every employee’s responsibility to comply with the company’s Code of Business Conduct. This includes but is not limited to adherence to applicable federal and state laws, rules, and regulations as well as company policies and training requirements._

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Req ID: J263312