Registered Nurse (RN) OB Educator
Registered Nurse (RN) Educator OB
Job Type: Full-Time | 1.0 FTE or 80 hours/pp
Schedule: 10 x 8-hour M-F Varied Shifts/pp, No weekends/No Holidays
Your experience matters
UP Health System - Portage is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network with facilities coast to coast. We are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. As an OB RN Educator joining our team, you're embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier ®. Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve.
More about our team
Come join our skilled, caring, and talented team. We take pride in delivering high‑quality care and fostering a supportive environment where team members care for one another as much as they care for their patients.
How you'll contribute
An OB RN Educator who excels in this role:
- Provides and coordinates care of the OB patient using nursing process.
- Identifies and resolves issues affecting the delivery of clinical services.
- Assist with performance improvement studies and assist with implementation of PI initiatives.
- Serves as a resource to staff and external contacts on issues related to patient care, patient flow and clinical standards, policies and procedures.
- Schedules and performs routine safety drills as required by CMS standards for unit staff and other appropriate departments that could potentially care for patients affiliated in the Family Birthing Center
- Participate in state and national initiatives related to maternity care, bringing evidence-based ongoing education to the department and staff.
- Performs other job duties as assigned
Why join us
We believe that investing in our employees is the first step to providing excellent patient care. In addition to your base compensation, this position also offers:
- Comprehensive Benefits: Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage for full-time and part-time employees.
- Financial Protection & PTO: Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave and paid time off.
- Financial & Career Growth: Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match.
- Employee Well-being: Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs).
- Professional Development: Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.
What we're looking for
Applicants should have a current Michigan RN license and possess an associate’s degree from an accredited nursing school (bachelor’s preferred).
Additional requirements include:
Basic Life Support Health Care Provider (BLS-HCP)
Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP)
Two years of acute care experience
OB experience
Leadership experience (preferred)
AWHONN Intermediate Fetal Monitoring, STABLE (within 6 months)
NRP Course Instructor (within 1 year of hire or transfer)
AWHONN Fetal Monitoring Course Instructor (within 1 year of hire or transfer)
Annual influenza vaccination or declination required
Connect with a Recruiter
Not ready to complete an application, or have questions? Please contact Paula Swartout by texting or calling 906.282.1179 or use this link () to schedule a phone call.
More about UP Health System
UP Health System - Portage is a 36-bed acute care hospital that has been offering exceptional care to the western Upper Peninsula of Michigan for over 128 years. We are proud to be recognized as an Accredited Chest Pain Center, Silver Plus Award for Stroke Care, Highest Safety Grade by the Leapfrog Group and a Top 100 Rural & Community Hospital by the Chartis Center for Rural Health.
EEOC Statement
"UP Health System - Portage is an Equal Opportunity Employer. UP Health System - Marquette is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment."