Mother/Baby Clinical Educator, Womens Hospital, Full-Time

Back Mother/Baby Clinical Educator, Women's Hospital, Full-Time North Mississippi Health Services Tupelo, MS, USA Apr 14, 2026

Education Job Description Staff Education/ Training:

Evaluates need for/ develops and implements continuing education programs for licensed staff in assigned area promoting critical thinking and problem solving skills. Develops content for/ provides annual review for Mother Baby Unit, Resource Pool, as well as all unit coordinators and nursing assistants in Women/Children's Service Line. Provides Women's Hospital Orientation for nursing staff new to Women/Children's Service Line. Reviews documentation of each Mother Baby and Resource Pool nurse at least twice per year, or as needed for ADVANCE submissions. Serves as a clinical resource for nursing staff in areas of responsibility. Provides means for staff development and on-going competency to ensure safe and effective patient care. Maintains and reviews educational record of nursing service employees, including competency checklists and compliance with annual review requirements Organize and oversee unit specific orientation for employees on the Mother Baby Unit Assist with customer service training; i.e. CARES instructor Participates is evidenced-based quality improvement initiatives outlined by the Mississippi Perinatal Quality Collaborative Assist with/oversee unit based performance improvement projects Develop and review nursing policy and procedures for Women/Children's service line, Mother Baby Unit and WSL Resource Pool and maintain policies in NAVEX Collaborate with nursing director and nurse managers to coordinate and schedule educational offerings for WSL employees and nursing students Participate in constant survey readiness activities and assist during accreditation surveys Organize and oversee activities to promote patient safety and optimal patient outcomes; i.e. Safety Week Assist with education programs to promote breastfeeding and the

Baby Friendly Hospital Initiative Communication:

Maintain communication with multi-disciplinary team members to provide holistic care to patients. Provides timely and accurately communication with nursing staff on all shifts, ancillary staff and physicians.

Patient Education:

Assists with Pre-admission and Discharge classes as needed Assist with Lactation Education as needed

Requirements:

Licensed as a registered nurse in the state of Mississippi. Bachelor's Degree in Nursing required or completed within one year of transfer, Master's Degree in Nursing preferred. ACLS certification preferred BLS and NRP instructor within two years of moving into position. Minimum of two to four years previous clinical experience in maternal/child nursing. IBCLC or CLC certification preferred or completed within two years Previous experience with teaching/ nursing preceptorship preferred. Working knowledge of computers and software programs, required. Working knowledge of office equipment (scanners) and audiovisual equipment, preferred. Ability to develop policies, procedures, skills checklists, competencies. Must maintain department requirements for continuing education, as well as any specific unit requirements to provide care to pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric patients Knowledge of regulatory and accrediting agency standards. Email me jobs like this About North Mississippi Health Services North Mississippi Health Services (NMHS) is a diversified regional health care organization serving 24 counties in north Mississippi and northwest Alabama and is one of the largest employers in Mississippi with over 6,900 employees. NMHS covers a broad range of acute diagnostic and therapeutic services offered through North Mississippi Medical Center (NMMC) in Tupelo, Community Hospital System, and North Mississippi Medical Clinics. NMHS strives to improve the health for people in this region by providing conveniently accessible and cost-effective healthcare of the highest quality. Company Profile