Maternal Child Educator - Educational Services

Summary

 About Us

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 in Health Care by Newsweek .
• Named one of America’s Greatest Workplaces by Newsweek in 2024.
• Recognized as the 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 in 2023.
• 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!
• For a comprehensive list of benefits, please click here: Benefits | CoxHealth

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