Perioperative Safety Specialist
About The Position
The Perioperative Safety Specialist provides leadership and coordination for safety programs and areas of influence across Perioperative and Surgical Services shared services and departments throughout the health system. The position manages program activities, education, and regulatory compliance related to safety programs, and supports or leads standing committees within the Surgical Quality Continuum that promote system-wide safety standards. The specialist works closely with physician, nursing, and administrative leaders. This full-time, 40-hour-per-week position is primarily on-site and scheduled for day shifts, with occasional remote work. The listed pay range is $38.20–$57.30. A Bachelor of Science in Nursing and an active North Carolina Registered Nurse license are required. Candidates must have at least 2 to 3 years of perioperative or procedure-area nursing experience and obtain Certified Medical Laser Safety Officer certification within one year of hire. A Master of Science in Nursing is preferred.
Requirements
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) from an accredited School of Nursing.
- At least 2 to 3 years of perioperative or procedure-area nursing experience.
- Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of North Carolina.
- Certified Medical Laser Safety Officer (CMLSO) certification required within one year of hire.
- Strong leadership, organizational, and project-management skills.
- Excellent interpersonal and relationship-building abilities.
- Effective written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to analyze, interpret, and present data to influence practice improvements.
- Experience developing and implementing educational programs and process improvements.
- Strong clinical informatics and computer skills, including Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
- Ability to work independently while managing multiple priorities.
Nice To Haves
- Master of Science in Nursing (MSN).
Responsibilities
- Lead and coordinate perioperative safety programs, committees, and initiatives.
- Support program goals through meeting facilitation, reporting, communication, and policy development.
- Design and implement evidence-based perioperative safety education programs for staff and providers.
- Monitor compliance with regulatory and professional standards, including ANSI, AORN, The Joint Commission, and CMS.
- Serve as liaison between Surgical Services, facility leadership, the Perioperative Executive Committee, and finance teams.
- Provide operational and educational guidance to Service Coordinators, nursing staff, and leadership.
- Develop and implement quality, safety, and process-improvement projects focused on patient outcomes and operational performance.
- Collaborate with quality assessment, analytics, and organizational safety programs to drive improvement initiatives.
- Support system-wide adoption and standardization of perioperative safety practices across the health system.
Benefits
- Paid Time Off programs.
- Medical, dental, vision, life, and short- and long-term disability benefits.
- Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses.
- Adoption assistance and paid parental leave.
- Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs.
- Educational Assistance Program.
- Premium pay such as shift and on-call pay, based on the position.
- Incentive pay for select positions.
- Opportunity for annual increases based on performance.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
