Perinatal Safety Nurse - Labor And Delivery

Hartford HealthCare; Meriden (CT); On-site; USD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Hartford HealthCare is seeking a Perinatal Safety Nurse for MidState Medical Center in Connecticut. The role oversees obstetric safety initiatives, champions maternal quality programs, and leads unit-level safety projects in collaboration with nursing leadership.

The position requires BSN, RN license, fetal monitoring, NRP and BLS, plus 5+ years obstetric experience, with Epic and Office proficiency. Join a system focused on safety and excellence in patient care.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Nursing (BSN) is required.
• RN license, Fetal Monitoring Certification, NRP and BLS are required.
• Minimum five years of obstetric/labor and delivery experience.
• Working knowledge of implementation science is desired.
• Experience designing and implementing simulations is preferred.
• Proficient in Epic and Microsoft Office Suite.

Responsibilities

• Oversee obstetric patient safety initiatives and site-specific programs.
• Lead development, implementation, and evaluation of safety and quality measures.
• Act as unit safety champion reporting to Perinatal Safety Nurse Program Manager & HOCC Nursing Leadership.

Skills

BSN

RN License

Fetal Monitoring Certification

NRP

BLS

Epic Knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Nursing

Tools

Epic

Microsoft Office

Job description

Location Detail

435 Lewis Avenue-Midstate Med (10123)

Start here at Hartford Healthcare and work where every moment matters!

What Our Nurses Love About Hartford Healthcare

• Automatic enrollment into the Nurse Residency Program for all graduate RNs with less than one year of experience.
• Tuition Reimbursement up to $5,250.00 after six months of employment and up to 40% tuition discounts with partnering institutions for colleague AND dependents
• Loan forgiveness for qualifying existing student loans
• Employee assistance and wellness programs including a strong focus on promoting mental health
• Paid time off and health insurance packages
• Free parking on-site
• Discounts on services, products and optional coverages – movie tickets, pet insurance, travel and more!

At Hartford healthcare, we are focused on supporting our colleagues. Our Registered Nurses have the opportunity to practice at the top of their license using research, innovation and evidence-based practices. We offer our Graduate Registered Nurses clinical instruction and additional learning opportunities as they complete the Nurse Residency program.

MidState Medical Center is an acute-care community teaching hospital. We provide comprehensive inpatient and outpatient services in general medicine and surgery, as well as a wide variety of specialties. Staffed by our talented team of leading professionals, MidState Medical Center provides a wide array of services throughout the region, caring for patients from birth through the end of life.

Job Summary

The Perinatal Safety Nurse will serve as a collaborative member of the leadership team who will oversee the current and future development, implementation and evaluation of site‑specific obstetric patient safety and quality initiatives. Examples include, but are not limited to, the national perinatal patient safety bundles and the Joint Commission Elements of Performance for Maternal Safety. The Perinatal Safety Nurse will also serve as a champion for the system‑wide Maternal Quality and Safety Program. This individual will be the unit safety champion and will effectively develop and execute patient centered safety initiatives. This individual will report to Perinatal Safety Nurse Program Manager and the HOCC Nursing Leadership.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Nursing [BSN]
• RN License, Fetal Monitoring Certification, NRP, and BLS
• Five (5) years of obstetric/labor and delivery experience
• Working Knowledge of implementation science
• Background in designing and implementation of simulations
• Experienced in Epic and proficient in Microsoft Office Suite

MidState Medical Center is part of Hartford HealthCare, a system that includes 7 acute care hospitals, a comprehensive Behavioral Health Network, Home Care services, Senior Services, and an extensive Medical Group network. Hartford HealthCare’s unified culture enhances access, affordability, equity and excellence. Its care‑delivery system of over 37,000 employees— in more than 500 locations serving 185 towns across Connecticut offers unparalleled expertise‑touching more than 23,000 lives every single day. Here you’ll learn, grow, and contribute to healing and health as part of one of Connecticut’s premier health systems. No matter where you work in the Hartford HealthCare system, you're connected to the team that's redefining care. Start here, where every moment matters.