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.
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