Perinatal Safety Specialist RN

CHI Health Lakeside is West Omaha's only full-service hospital. We believe that patient-focused care heals the body, mind, and spirit of every person. Our campus is designed for patients and sets the tone for a comfortable, less stressful hospital stay. As one of the most technologically advanced hospitals in the world, we provide a full range of services including: maternity, cancer and surgery care as well as diagnostics and emergency services.

Reporting to the Director of Perinatal Services, 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.

ESSENTIAL  KEY  JOB 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:

• Keeps staff up to date on Perinatal Safety Initiatives, including education, training, implementation, policies.
• Keeps abreast of changing national standards of clinical practice and the CommonSpirit Health Perinatal Safety Initiatives.
• Disseminates pertinent safety and specialty related information.
• Participates in patient safety or administrative rounding.
• Presents patient and staff safety concerns to appropriate clinical forums
• Participates in and contributes to departmental performance review activities by identifying issues and assisting with gathering and evaluating data, including corporate data entry.
• Assists and supports the healthcare team when an adverse event or untoward outcome occurs.
• Develops and supports the implementation of education/action plans to address events that are reported in the event reporting system.

• Bachelor’s of Science in Nursing required
• Master’s degree or higher preferred
• A minimum of 5 years as a clinician in Women’s Services
• A minimum of 2 years of project experience in Women and Infants Perinatal Safety
• Experience with quality improvement/process improvement techniques, project/program management experience, required