RN Perinatal Safety Specialist

Where You’ll Work

Located in the heart of Dodge City, Kansas, our OB department stands out for its unique blend of experienced and new nurses, creating a dynamic and supportive work environment. In our department, every day brings the joy of the miracle of life, and we pride ourselves on nurturing the beautiful journey for mothers and babies. Our nurse-to-patient ratio ranges from 1:1 to 1:3, ensuring personalized care to each patient. In our outstanding work environment, teamwork flourishes, and every member is valued for their contributions. Through our clinical ladder program and education reimbursement, our nurses are empowered to reach their full potential and grow their career. In our 10-bed unit, we serve several counties in Southwest Kansas, catering to a diverse population of farming and industrial communities. From routine deliveries to high-risk pregnancies, we're equipped to provide exceptional care to all patients. In both joyous moments and challenging times, collaboration and mutual support define our culture, fostering a sense of belonging and camaraderie among team members. We are seeking individuals who thrive in a positive, team-oriented atmosphere and are willing to embrace challenges. If you're passionate about providing compassionate care to mothers and infants, you'll find a home with us. 

St. Catherine Hospital Dodge City, is a Joint Commission accredited 99-bed hospital that serves as a regional referral center for southwest Kansas. Acute care is at the heart of what we do. St. Catherine Hospital Dodge City provides health services that include diagnostics and interventional cardiology and cardiac rehabilitation. We combine patient-centered care with modern technology and medical expertise to treat a wide range of medical conditions.

Job Summary and Responsibilities

As our RN Perinatal Safety Specialist, you will spearhead the implementation, promotion, support, and oversight of crucial perinatal patient safety and quality of care initiatives and programs. This specialized nursing role leverages your clinical expertise to ensure high-quality care and support for pregnant women and their families, strictly adhering to all relevant clinical and ethical standards. You will be instrumental in fostering a strong culture of safety within our healthcare facility.

Every day you will focus on promoting safe care for mothers and babies by integrating patient safety into all unit operations and clinical practices. You will contribute to quality improvement initiatives, actively working to enhance perinatal care processes and outcomes, ultimately creating a safer environment for our patients.

To be successful in this role, you will report directly to the Director of Perinatal Services and consistently demonstrate a deep commitment to patient safety. Your ability to combine clinical excellence with a proactive approach to quality improvement will be essential in driving positive changes and upholding the highest standards of perinatal care.

• Ensures all care providers on Maternal Child Health adhere to national clinical standards, principles, and practices of safety.
• Serves as a patient safety advocate and clinical role model in perinatal nursing obstetrics, keeping staff updated on Perinatal Safety Initiatives and evolving national standards.
• Implements and supports patient safety and quality of care initiatives, collaborating with leadership and promoting competency-based education.
• Monitors clinical outcomes by abstracting, recording, analyzing, and reporting Perinatal Safety data, while encouraging staff to identify and report adverse events.
• Facilitates interdisciplinary communication and education through regular safety programs, clinical drills, and fostering teamwork among all disciplines.
• Partners with hospital informatics and IT departments to ensure EHR alignment with current perinatal safety initiatives and regulatory standards.

Job Requirements

Required 

• Bachelor’s of Science in Nursing 
• Current RN License in applicable State
• Certification in one of the following: 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 through American Heart Association
• NRP within 90 days
• A minimum of five (5) years as a clinician in Women’s Services
• A minimum of one (1) years of project experience in Women and Infants Perinatal Safety, with 2 preferred
• Experience with quality improvement/process improvement techniques, project/program management experience

Preferred

• Master’s degree or higher