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*This is a Casual/Per-Diem position with a varied schedule that may include days, evenings, nights, and weekends.*

*Position is based in La Jolla but has potential to teach at various sites (Mercy San Diego, Chula Vista, and Rancho Bernardo). *

Join the Scripps Health team and work alongside passionate caregivers and provide patient-centered healthcare. Receive endless appreciation while you build a rewarding career with one of the most respected healthcare organizations nationwide.

Why Scripps?

At Scripps Health, your ambition is empowered, and your abilities are appreciated:

* Nearly a quarter of our employees have been with Scripps Health for over 10 years.

* Scripps is a Great Place to Work Certified company for 2025.

* Scripps Health has been consistently ranked as a top employer for women, millennials, diversity, and as an overall workplace by various national publications.

* Becker's Healthcare ranked Scripps Health on its 2024 list of 150 top places to work in health care.

* We have transitional and professional development programs to create a learning environment that enables you to thrive in your specific field as well as in your overall career.

* Our specialties have been nationally recognized for quality in areas such as cardiovascular care, oncology, orthopedics, geriatrics, obstetrics and gynecology, and gastroenterology.

* *We invite you to join our Perinatal Education team as a Perinatal Educator.

The Perinatal Educator for Scripps is a Childbirth Educator and/or a Certified Lactation Educator/Counselor. In addition, they are responsible for…

• Teaching standardized perinatal education programs throughout the Scripps Healthcare System.

• The Educator is an active team member who works closely with the Supervisor in the development of and implementation of perinatal education programs.

• The Educator performs other duties as assigned.

Preferred Education/Experience/Specialized Skills/Certification:

• Baccalaureate degree in nursing, education, or another field.

Required Education/Experience/Specialized Skills:

• Accomplished adult and/or child teaching skills, excellent communication and organizational skills, ability to function with minimal supervision, bilingual an advantage, strong personal and professional commitment to adult and/or child education.

• Previous experience with adult and/or child learning systems/theory.

• Certified Childbirth Educator and/or Certified Lactation Educator or Counselor Course Completed Certificate with one year teaching experience in Perinatal Education.

Required Certification:

• Childbirth Education and/or Lactation Educator certification.

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**Job:** **Pt Care Technical*

**Organization:** **Scripps La Jolla Hospital*

**Title:** *Perinatal Educator - La Jolla - Casual/Per-Diem*

**Location:** *Central San Diego County-LA JOLLA-SCRIPPS MEMORIAL HOSPITAL LA JOLLA*

**Requisition ID:** *252004699*