RN Perinatal Safety Specialist

Common Spirit • Dodge City, KS

63d

About The Position

Reporting to the department manager, 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 will participate in quality improvement initiatives to enhance perinatal care processes and outcomes, contributing to a culture of safety within the healthcare facility.

Requirements

• Bachelor's of Science in Nursing required
• A minimum of 5 years as a clinician in Women's Services
• A minimum of 1 years of project experience in Women and Infants
• Perinatal Safety with 2 years preferred
• Experience with quality improvement/process improvement techniques, project/program management experience,required
• Current RN License in applicable State
• 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
• NRP within 90 days
• Proficiency in various software application, such as google or Microsoft
• Knowledge and experience working within a Patient Safety
• Strong ability to drive for results
• Strong facilitator with demonstrated excellence in driving multi-disciplinary and cross-functional teams to consensus
• Ability to manage large, complex projects
• Ability to summarize complex information succinctly
• Strong critical thinking
• Skilled at facilitating geographically dispersed teams
• Detail oriented
• Demonstrates thought leadership, project management skills,knowledge and experience with program evaluation
• Strategic Planning
• Interpersonal Savvy and Integrity
• Implementation and Results Orientation
• Tolerates Ambiguity
• Critical Thinking
• Influential Negotiations
• Job and Industry Specific Knowledge
• Mission and Commitment

Nice To Haves

• Master's degree or higher preferred
• Perinatal Safety with 2 years preferred

Responsibilities

• Ensures all care providers on Maternal Child Health adhere to national clinical standards and principles and practice of safety.
• Serves as a patient safety advocate and clinical role model in perinatal nursing obstetrics:
• Implements and supports patient safety and quality of care initiatives:
• Monitors clinical outcomes
• Facilitates interdisciplinary communication and education

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Water Transportation
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees