Childbirth Educator (CBE) - PRN

Job Description

Overview

Position Title: Childbirth Educator (CBE) (PRN)

Location: North Hospital – Carmel, IN

Shift: PRN (As Needed)

Work Arrangement: Virtual – State of Indiana; onsite for onboarding, training, and monthly staff meetings

Position Summary

The PRN Childbirth Educator (CBE) works directly with expectant parents and their families to help them prepare for childbirth and understand the medical care they are receiving, translating complex health information into clear, practical guidance. This role designs and delivers childbirth and health education programs with defined objectives, methods, and measurable outcomes, and oversees the materials, resources, and training that support them.

The Childbirth Educator identifies and coordinates internal and external resources to meet patient education needs, evaluates program effectiveness through customer feedback and knowledge measures, and refines programs to drive continuous improvement in patient understanding and outcomes. This is a primarily virtual role serving patients across Indiana, with onsite onboarding and training, monthly staff meetings, and an in-person 6-month check-in. Ideal candidates bring OB knowledge and experience.

Key Responsibilities

Consult directly with expectant parents and families to help them understand pregnancy, labor and delivery, postpartum care, and the medical care they are receiving.

Develop childbirth education programs with clear objectives, teaching methods, and measurable outcomes.

Oversee the creation, provision, and distribution of patient education materials and resources.

Design and deliver classes and training programs for patients, families, and team members.

Identify, enlist, and coordinate internal and external resources to support patient education needs.

Evaluate program effectiveness using customer feedback and measures of increased knowledge.

Modify programs and materials as needed based on evaluation results to improve outcomes.

Partner with OB and clinical teams to align education efforts with patient care goals.

Attend monthly staff meetings and complete in-person onboarding, training, and a 6-month check-in.

Travel to external sites within Indiana as needed.

Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in Health Promotion, Health Education, or a related field required.

Master's Degree preferred, or equivalent years of experience.

3–5 years of relevant experience required.

OB knowledge and experience strongly preferred.

Demonstrated experience developing health education programs with specific objectives, methods, and measurable outcomes.

Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association (AHA) required.

Additional advanced life support certifications may be required based on unit/department specialty, per patient care policies.

Must reside in the State of Indiana and be able to travel to external sites as needed.

Flexibility to work a PRN (as needed) schedule.

About IU Health: IU Health is Indiana’s largest and most comprehensive healthcare system, with nearly 40,000 team members, 16 hospitals, and $8.64 billion in operating revenue. Our programs in cancer, cardiovascular, neuroscience, orthopedics, pediatrics, and transplants are nationally recognized. In partnership with the Indiana University School of Medicine, IU Health combines research, education, and clinical excellence to improve health outcomes for Indiana communities.

Benefits Designed for You

We are an equal opportunity employer. IU Health does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, national origin, gender identity and/or expression, marital status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

Indiana University Health is Indiana’s most comprehensive health system, with 15 hospitals and nearly 40,000 team members serving Hoosiers across the state. Our partnership with the Indiana University School of Medicine gives our team members access to the very latest science and the very best training, advancing care for all. We’re looking for team members who share the things that matter most to us. People who are inspired by challenging and meaningful work for the good of every patient. People who are compassionate and serve with a purpose. People who aspire to excellence every day. People who are always ready to apply themselves.