Registered Nurse Perinatal Safety Specialist
Overview
The Perinatal Safety Specialist is responsible for the implementation, promotion, support and oversight of perinatal patient safety and quality of care initiatives and programs. This specialized nursing role combines clinical expertise with a focus on patient safety to provide high-quality care and support to pregnant women and their families, adhering to departmental, institutional, regional and Federal clinical and ethical standards. The perinatal safety nurse participates in quality improvement initiatives to enhance perinatal care processes and outcomes, contributing to a culture of safety within the healthcare facility. The primary responsibility is to promote safe care for mothers and babies by keeping patient safety as a focus of all unit operations and clinical practices.
Travel: Travel required between Holy Cross Davis and Holy Cross West Valley.
Responsibilities
- Implement, promote, support and oversee perinatal patient safety and quality of care initiatives and programs.
- Participate in quality improvement initiatives to enhance perinatal care processes and outcomes.
- Promote a culture of safety within the healthcare facility and ensure patient safety is a focus of all unit operations and clinical practices.
Qualifications
Education Requirements
- Bachelor’s of Science in Nursing required
- Master’s degree or higher preferred
Experience Requirements
- A minimum of 5 years as a clinician in Women’s Services
- A minimum of 1 year of project experience in Women and Infants Perinatal Safety; 2 years preferred
- Experience with quality improvement/process improvement techniques, project/program management experience
Licenses/Certification Requirements
- RN License required; Current state nursing licenses or valid RN license from a participating state in the National Licensure Compact
- Certification in one of the following (must obtain within 6 months): CCRN-NEO, C-EFM, RN-BC MCN, RN-BC-PERI, RNC [OB, GYN, NEONATAL], RNC-LRN, RNC-MNN, RNC-NIC, RNC-OB, C-EFM, C-ONQS
- BLS required
- NRP within 90 days
Physical Requirements
- Light Work - Exert up to 10lbs force occasionally, and/or up to 20lbs frequently, and/or up to 10lbs constantly
Pay Range
$34.14 - $54.46 / hour
Shift: Days
Benefits
- Several Medical, Dental, & Vision options
- Spending Accounts including a Dependent Care FSA that can include an employer contribution
- Retirement account options with a generous employer match
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Student Loan Forgiveness
Note: This description reflects current job duties and requirements and is not intended to be all-inclusive. This organization is an equal opportunity employer.