Essential Duties & Responsibilities: 

Education & Training  

• Develop and deliver orientation, continuing education, and competency-based training for perinatal nurses.  

• Utilize AWHONN’s Perinatal Orientation and Education Program (POEP) and other evidence-based curricula.  

• Facilitate simulation-based learning and skills labs for obstetric and neonatal emergencies.  

• Provide education on perinatal safety bundles, maternal early warning signs, and neonatal resuscitation.  

Clinical Practice Support  

• Serve as a clinical resource and mentor to nursing staff across L&D, Postpartum, and Level 2 Nursery.  

• Collaborate with unit leaders to assess staff learning needs and develop individualized learning plans.  

• Support implementation of new policies, procedures, and technologies.  

Quality & Compliance  

• Ensure educational content aligns with AWHONN staffing standards, nurse-patient ratios, and acuity-based care models   

• Participate in quality improvement initiatives and data analysis related to perinatal outcomes.  

• Maintain documentation of staff competencies and regulatory compliance.  

Collaboration & Leadership  

• Partner with interdisciplinary teams including physicians, midwives, lactation consultants, and NICU staff.  

• Lead or participate in perinatal safety and practice councils. 

• Represent the department in hospital-wide education and quality forums.  

Qualifications:  

Education 

• Bachelor's degree in nursing required;  

• Master's degree in nursing or education preferred.  

Licensure/Certification 

• Current RN license in the state of practice.  

• BLS, ACLS, NRP, and AWHONN Intermediate or Advanced Fetal Monitoring certification required.  

• Certification in Inpatient Obstetric Nursing (RNC-OB) or Neonatal Nursing (RNC-NIC) preferred.  

Experience:  

• Minimum 3–5 years of recent clinical experience in L&D, Postpartum, or Level 2 Nursery.  

• Prior experience in staff education or clinical instruction strongly preferred.  

Skills:  

• Strong knowledge of AWHONN standards and perinatal best practices.  

• Excellent communication, presentation, and leadership skills.  

• Proficiency in electronic health records and learning management systems.