Perinatal Education Specialist At WakeMed, our mission is to improve the health and well-being of our community, and we do it by delivering outstanding, compassionate care. We are hiring a Perinatal Education Specialist to support and educate expectant families throughout the perinatal journey. In this role, you will provide education through childbirth classes, infant care classes, and inpatient education, helping families feel informed and prepared before and after the birth of their child. You will also support community outreach efforts through tours, support groups, and department events.
What You'll Do:
Lead childbirth education classes for expectant families.
Provide infant care education and inpatient antepartum education to patients and families.
Conduct tours of the Women's Pavilion at WakeMed campuses.
Facilitate support groups and participate in community and department events.
Serve as a trusted educational resource for families during the perinatal period.
Who You Are:
Experienced in patient, family, or community education, preferably in maternal, infant, or women's health.
Comfortable presenting information to groups and engaging with individuals from diverse backgrounds.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
Able to educate patients and families using clear, supportive, and compassionate teaching methods.
Passionate about helping families feel informed and confident throughout pregnancy, birth, and early infant care.
If you are passionate about educating and supporting growing families and believe your experience aligns with this role, we encourage you to apply. We'd love to hear from you.
Serving the community since 1961, WakeMed Health & Hospitals is the leading provider of health services in Wake County. With a mission to improve the health and well-being of our community, we are committed to providing outstanding and compassionate care. For more information, visit www.wakemed.org.EOELicensure: Not Applicable
Education: Bachelor's Degree Preferred
Experience: 1 Year Education - Teaching and Facilitation of Learning Required
