Maternal Child Educator

Facility:

CoxHealth South: 3801 S National Ave, Springfield, Missouri, United States of America, 65807

Department:

1648 Educational Services

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

20

Hours:

Varied

Work Shift:

Rotating (United States of America)

CoxHealth is a leading healthcare system serving 25 counties across southwest Missouri and northern Arkansas. The organization includes six hospitals, 5 ERs, and over 80 clinics. CoxHealth has earned the following honors for workplace excellence:

• Named one of Modern Healthcare's Best Places to work five times.
• Named one of America's Greatest Workplaces by Newsweek .
• Recognized as a Greatest Workplace for Women in both 2023 and 2024.
• Listed as one of the Greatest Workplaces for Diversity in 2024.
• Acknowledged by Forbes as one of the Best Employers for New Grads.
• Ranked among the Best Employers by State for Missouri.
• Healthcare Innovation's Top Companies to Work for in Healthcare in 2025.

Benefits

• Medical, Vision, Dental, Retirement Plan with employer match, and many more

Job Description:

Overview of Unit/Department

Are you passionate about empowering healthcare professionals to reach their full potential? We're seeking a dynamic educator to join our team As a key player in our organization, you'll play a pivotal role in fostering a culture of continuous learning and growth. Your expertise will guide nurses in honing their skills, staying abreast of the latest industry trends, and enhancing their overall professional development. If you're ready to make a difference in the lives of healthcare professionals and elevate the standard of care, apply now to join our dedicated team as an educator Together, let's inspire excellence in nursing practice.

Additional Information About the Position for Qualified Candidates

• $1.00 Certification pay
• $1.00 BSN pay
• Career Ladder Bonus eligible up to $5,000.00

Job Summary

Utilizes the nursing process to effectively assess the needs of patients, identify a plan of care, and implement and evaluate the care given. Provides direct and indirect care to patients and leads the patient care team toward goal achievement in accordance with the Nurse Practice Act and hospital policy. Provides didactic and hands-on education to support staff development and enhance clinical performance.

Job Requirements

• Education
• Required: Bachelors of Science in Nursing
• Experience
• Required: At least 2 years previous nursing experience
• Required: Neonatal Intensive Care experience

Skills

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Effective leadership abilities
• Exhibit valuable time management skills
• Computer literacy skills
• Strong critical thinking/problem solving skills
• Flexibility and ability to work in a multi-tasking environment

Licensure/Certification/Registration

• Required: RN license active in the state of Missouri
• Required: BLS must be obtained within 90 days
• Required: Must complete department specific certifications within the designated time frame

Education: Required: Bachelor's Degree from an accredited Respiratory Program or Nursing Program Preferred: MS Degree in an educational field, one of the health science disciplines, or a field related to the work at hand. Preference will be given to applicants whose bachelors or master's degree(s) are in Healthcare, Organizational Development, Adult Education and/or a related field. Experience: Required: Evidence of successful training and/or instructional design experience as well as experience designing/delivering/evaluating curriculum. Required: Five years healthcare and/or corporate education experience Preferred: Clinical background Preferred: Seven years healthcare and/or corporate education experience. Required: Experience designing/delivering/evaluating curriculum. Preferred: Experience with technical training, soft skills (i.e. customer service) and/or clinical programs. Skills: Demonstrates self-starter and proactive practices. Evidence of ability to stimulate an awareness of and involvement in education for self, staff, and other health professionals and history of developing others. Able to manage multiple assignments/manage projects. Licensure/Certification/Registration: Required: Missouri State License for Respiratory and RRT Credential from NBRC, OR Missouri RN license